International Relationshıps'S History(RI-617)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI-617 | International Relationshıps'S History | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Masters Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Zeynep ARIKANLI zarikanli@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The study of international relations lies at the crossroads of two disciplines: history and political science. This master’s course aims to explore how the perspectives of the historian and the international relations scholar shed different light on international phenomena. |
| Content |
In the first part, we will analyze historiographical approaches to international relations: diplomatic history, Marxist and economic approaches, cultural and ideological dimensions, postcolonial perspectives, transnational and global history. The goal is to understand how historians construct their narratives, what sources they use (diplomatic archives, testimonies, statistics, cultural narratives), and how multiple temporalities – events, long-term structures, collective memories – shape our understanding of the past. In the second part, we will examine the history of international relations through the major theories of the discipline: realism, liberalism, constructivism, critical theories, feminist and poststructuralist approaches. The aim will be to show how these conceptual frameworks allow us to reinterpret certain historical episodes (world wars, the Cold War, decolonization, globalization) and to question the relevance of theories in analyzing the evolution of the international system. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - Identify the main historiographical approaches to the history of international relations. - Evaluate different types of sources used in historical analysis (diplomatic archives, testimonies, statistics, cultural narratives). - Apply international relations theories (realism, liberalism, constructivism, critical, feminist, poststructuralist approaches) to historical cases. - Critically discuss the relationship between historical processes and theoretical frameworks. - Interpret globalization, decolonization, and the evolution of the international system from an interdisciplinary perspective. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods |
- Lectures and guided discussions - Required and supplementary readings - Case studies (specific historical events) - Group work and classroom presentations - Written assignments and short essays. |
| References |
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Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation and Introduction |
| 2 | Positivist and Diplomatic History |
| 3 | Economic History, History of Economics |
| 4 | Culturalist Approaches and Representations |
| 5 | Transnational History and Global History |
| 6 | Memory, Temporalities and Global History |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Idealist Lecture of History |
| 9 | Classical Realism and Neorealism |
| 10 | Liberalism and International Institutions |
| 11 | Constructivism and the Role of Ideas |
| 12 | Critical Theories |
| 13 | Poststructuralist Approaches |
| 14 | Current Issues, Challenges and the Future of the Discipline |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 1 | 40 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Must have widened his/her knowledge acquired through the bachelor`s degree; | X | ||||
| 2 | Must have developed a multidimensional capacity of analysis from his/her master on political science and his philosophy, history, law, economy, sociology, required by International Relations discipline`s multidisciplinary and multidimensional nature; | X | ||||
| 3 | Should be able to put into practice the theoretical knowledge at the specialist level; | X | ||||
| 4 | Should be able to determine an area of specialization on a particular theme and or/region, broaden MA studies in relation with this choice, increase his/her capacity of analysis; | X | ||||
| 5 | Should be capable of mastering research methods at a specialist level and evaluate data obtained from research in line with scientific principles; | X | ||||
| 6 | In the light of Galatasaray University’s institutional links with Europe, must have developed the ability to contribute to Turkey’s accession process to the EU in a concrete manner; | X | ||||
| 7 | Must have reached the necessary level of competence and knowledge to be able to work at various academic and/or international organizations | X | ||||
| 8 | Should be able to follow national and international publications in his/her field and also possess necessary linguistic skills (French, English, Turkish) and knowledge in order to contribute to these publications; | X | ||||
| 9 | Should have developed researcher’s skills and for this purpose, use his/her knowledge and abilities in an effective manner through qualitative and quantitative analyses. | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Assignments | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Presentation | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Bütünleme | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 5 | ||