Geopolitics and International Relations
International Relations
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geopolitics and International Relations | ULI143 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehlika Özlem SÖNMEZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To understand the relationship between geopolitics and politics.
2) To analyze the effect of geography on the foreign policies of countries.
3) To examine whether geographical factors have an effect on the relations of countries with their neighbors and foreign policy decisions.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 2 | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
In this course, the relationship between geopolitics and international relations will be examined on the basis of continents. Thus, the effect of geography on the foreign policies of countries will be examined.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required