Introduction to the International Relations (RI116)

Content

Objective

To prepare the students to international studies by presenting basic concepts, theoretical approaches, mainly the problem of level of analysis, analysis tools through the international historical framework.

Course Content

See "Subject Headings"

Course Learning Outcomes

1. To explain the evolution of international relations methodology
2. To define the international system and actors
3. To achieve analyses taking into account the level-of-analysis
4. To place the emergence of analysis tools in the historical framework
5. To define the major differences between international relations theories

Teaching and Learning Methods

This is a lecture course.

References

BATTISTELLA Dario, Théories des relations internationales, Paris, Presses de Science Politique, 2003

BRAILLARD Philippe et Mohammad-Reza DJALILI, Les relations internationales, Paris, Que sais-je ? PUF, 1997

DE SENARCLENS Pierre, La politique internationale, Paris, Armand Colin, 2000

DEVIN Guillaume, Sociologie des relations internationales, Paris, La Découverte, 2000

GÖNLÜBOL Mehmet, Uluslararası Politika, Ankara, Siyasal Kitabevi, 2000

JACKSON Robert and George SORENSEN, Introduction to international relations, New York, Oxford University Press, 1999

LAROCHE Josépha, Politique internationale, Paris, L.G.D.G., 2000

ROCHE Jean-Jacques, Théorie des relations internationales, Paris, Montchrestien, Cléfs Politique, 1994

ROCHE Jean-Jacques, Le système international contemporain, Paris, Montchrestien, Cléfs Politique, 1998

SMOUTS Marie-Claude, Les nouvelles relations internationales, Paris, Presses de Science Politique, 1998

SÖNMEZOGLU Faruk, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, İstanbul, Der Yayınları, 2011

SÖNMEZOGLU Faruk, Uluslararası Politika ve Dış Politika Analizi, İstanbul, Der Yayınları, 2012

Weekly Contents

Theory Topics
Week	Weekly Contents
1	Course outline
2	Introduction: Why study international relations? What do concepts like international politics and foreign policy mean?
3	Genealogy of international relations
4	An Overview of Contemporary Studies and Analysis
5	Analysis of international relations methodology in relation to major theoretical debates
6	Theories of international relations
7	Theories of international relations
8	Midterm exam
9	The problem of level of analysis in international relations
10	The determinants and modalities of foreign policy
11	Foreign policy instruments and means
12	What does "Actor" mean in IR: State and non-state actors
13	International organizations
14	Analysis of the international system: bipolarity, multipolarity

Practice Topics
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Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	1	40
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	60
Total	2	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	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
Total	1	40

Relation of Proficiency

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have a detailed knowledge on the principal concepts, actors and components of the international system				X
2	To master the fundamentals such as history, law, economics, sociology and political science required by the multidisciplinary nature of International Relations				X
3	Pouvoir analyser la pratique à partir d’une infrastructure théorique assimilée				X
4	To have acquired the capability of specializing on a particular theme and/or region		X
5	In the light of Galatasaray University’s traditional and institutional links with Europe, to have developed the ability to contribute to Turkey’s accession process to the EU in a concrete manner		X
6	To interpret and explain Turkish foreign policy through its domestic components as well as from the perspective of the international system		X
7	To have reached the necessary level of competence to be able to undertake a career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other state institutions and/or the private sector		X
8	Possess the required skills to work at various international organizations and NGOs		X
9	To be in perfect command of French, teaching language of Galatasaray University, and of English, its mandatory language, at the academic -with a view to write a thesis/project/book in the field of International Relations- as well as the professional level			X
10	To have the capacity to utilize the methodological instruments acquired throughout the studies at any conceptual and/or academic work				X

ECTS

Activities	Number	Period	Total Workload
Class Hours	14	2	28
Working Hours out of Class	14	2	28
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	1	15	15
Quiz	2	15	30
Total Workload			101
Total Workload / 25			4.04
Credits ECTS			4