Conflict Resolution(RI-518)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI-518 | Conflict Resolution | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Masters Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Feride Selcan SERDAROĞLU POLATAY sserdaroglu@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The aim of this course is to analyze conflict situations in the IR, according to symmetrical and asymmetrical positions of actors and to study the conditions of cooperation. Within this framework, conflict factors, their interaction are also analyzed through non-cooperative game theory. Moreover, concepts like balance of power, hegemonic stability are explored as complementary tools. |
| Content | See "Subject Headings" |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
1. To understand the concept of conflict within the framework of level-of-analysis 2. To analyse the decison-making process of actors by using the non-cooperative game theory 3. To analyse a concrete case by using the methodology taughed 4. To understand the relationship between conflict and cooperation |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Students are compelled to do lectures in French, English and Turkish in order to learn about the analysis methodology and then to use this knowledge by preparing presentations and papers. |
| References |
- Pierre Allan and Christian Schmidt, Game Theory and International Relations: Preferences, Information and Empirical Evidence, E. Elgar Publishing, 1994 - Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, Alfa, 2002 - Robert Axelrod (ed.), Donnant donnant. Une théorie du comportement coopératif, Editions Odile Jacob, Paris, 1992 - Robert Axelrod (ed.), The Complexity of Cooperation. Agent-Based Models of Competition and Collaboration, Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, 1997 - Gülden Ayman, “Uluslararası İlişkilerde Problem Çözümü Yaklaşımı”, Faruk Sönmezoğlu (Der.), Uluslararası Politikada Yeni Alanlar, Yeni Bakışlar, Der Yayınları, İstanbul, 1998 - John W. Burton, Conflict Resolution. Its Language and Processes, Rowman &Littlefield Publishers Inc., 1996 - Bernard Guerrien, La Théorie des jeux, Economica, Paris, 1995 - Stathis N. Kalyvas, The Logic of Violence in Civil War, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2006 - Ho-Won Jeong (ed.), Conflict Resolution: Dynamics, Process and Structure, Ashgate Publishing, Aldershot, 1999 - Ho-Won Jeong (ed.), The New Agenda for Peace Research, Ashgate Publishing, Aldershot, 1999 - Mary Kaldor (ed.), Global Insecurity, Pinter, London, 2000 - David M. Kreps, Game Theory and Economic Modelling, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1990 - Graham Romp, Game Theory. Introduction and Applications, Oxford University Press, 1997 - Nicholas Sambanis, “What is Civil War? Conceptual and Empirical Complexities of an Operational Definition”, The Journal of Conflict Resolution, December 2004 vol. 48 no. 6, pp. 814-858 |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is conflict? Definition in the IR |
| 2 | Conflict categories and determinants |
| 3 | Conflict-based IR theories Realism-Neorealism (power and interest) |
| 4 | Geopolitics (strategic dimensions) Globalism (economic and social dimensions, center-periphery dichotomy) |
| 5 | Game theory 1 : Basics and non-cooperative game types |
| 6 | Game theory 2: Game configuring in conflict analysis |
| 7 | Game theory 3: Case study |
| 8 | Confict resolution: Cooperation analysis based on game theory |
| 9 | Theoretical approach to the conflict resolution – problem solving |
| 10 | Implementation of conflict resolution : Diplomacy, political and juridictional instruments; UN interventions (peace-making, peace-building, peace-keeping….) |
| 11 | Student presentations |
| 12 | Student presentations |
| 13 | Student presentations |
| 14 | Student presentations |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 3 | 60 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 30 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 1 | 40 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 20 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | On top of the previously obtained BA degree, must have acquired the necessary competence required by the pluridisciplinarity of IR; | X | ||||
| 2 | Must be able to perfection himself/herself on and also specialize in research methods with a view to present work data in accordance with scientific criteria; | X | ||||
| 3 | Should be able to apply the acquired knowledge at a specialist’s level; | X | ||||
| 4 | Should be able to choose his/her specialization theme and/or region while perfectionning his/her work in accordance with this choice and improving his/her capacity of analysis; | X | ||||
| 5 | Must have acquired the necessary basic knowledge in order to undertake publications and programs on IR within printed and visual media; | X | ||||
| 6 | Should be able to pursue a career specialized in IR within the private sector and NGOs; | X | ||||
| 7 | Should be able to follow national and international publications in his/her field of research. | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5,00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 5 | ||