Contemporary International Issues (RI403) | GSÜ

Content

Objective

The purpose of this course is to discuss the essential topics of the international agenda and to debate on those from different perspectives

Course Content

Cf. Weekly plan

Course Learning Outcomes

The student who will validate this course,

1. Will learn about the current issues of international politics
2. Will notice diverging interpretations of a given topic
3 Will develop a critical thinking about international developments

Teaching and Learning Methods

Presentations of the academic, participative debate, presentations of the students

References

Newspapers and reviews specialized on international news.

Weekly Contents

Theory Topics
Week	Weekly Contents
1	Introduction
2	Preparation week
3	International relations theories
4	The future of the EU
5	War crimes and the ICC
6	Weapons of mass destruction
7	United Nations
8	Diplomacy
9	Rising racism and nationalism
10	International migration
11	International intervention
12	Humanitarian aid
13	General assessments
14	General assessments

Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	1	50
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	50
Total	2	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	Number	Contribution
Assignments	0	0
Presentation	1	50
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	0	0
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	50

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	3	42
Working Hours out of Class	8	6	48
Assignments	1	16	16
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	1	19	19
Total Workload			125
Total Workload / 25			5.00
Credits ECTS			5