Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Caner SANCAKTAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Recognize international relations theories.
2) Comment on contemporary international politics according to international relations theory.
3) Explain international developments within theoretical context.
4) Improve theoretical analysis ability.
5) Use knowledge about international politics within context of international relations theories.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	High	High	High
	3	High	High	High	High	High	High
	4	High	High	High	High	High	High
	5	High	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Diplomatic Correspondence Techniques

Course Contents

The course covers the topics of realism, neo-realism, liberalism, neo-liberalism, marxism, behaivoralism, post-modernism, critical theory, decision making theories, integration theories, social constructivism.

Weekly Schedule

1) General Introduction
2) Idealism
3) Realism and Neorealism
4) Pluralism
5) Liberalism and Neoliberalism
6) Social Constructivism
7) Geopolitics
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Game Theory
10) English School, Neo-Weberian Theory
11) Critical Theories
12) Transnationalism and Interdependence
13) International Integration Theories
14) Multilateral and International Regime Theories
15) Decision Making Theory
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Theories of International Relations	ULI206	Compulsory	Bachelor's degree	2	Spring	6