HIST542 IS THE NEW WORLD ORDER AN(DIS)ORDER II
| Course Code: | 2400542 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | History |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. RECEP BOZTEMUR |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course explores the evolving dynamics of the global order by analyzing political, economic, technological, and security challenges shaping the 21st century. It examines whether the current world order fosters stability or deepens disorder through case studies, theoretical perspectives, and historical context.
Course Content
Continuation of 2400541.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
Understand key theories of international order and disorder.
Analyze the historical development of global governance structures.
Evaluate the role of major powers, institutions, and non-state actors in shaping world order.
Assess the impact of economic shifts, technological changes, and security threats on global stability.
Develop critical perspectives on contemporary geopolitical issues and policy responses.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Demonstrate competence in their chosen fields of study including the sources and the historiography relevant to it | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Construct arguments based on developed research skills that enable them to access, analyze, synthesize and evaluate primary, secondary and tertiary sources efficiently | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Disseminate and communicate research findings effectively in oral and written form | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Develop the ability to work cooperatively on investigation of an area of historical inquiry and to share own findings with co-researchers | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Conduct research in Ottoman archives and other national and international research institutions | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Have a command of language skills necessary for their research | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Act in accordance with a universal understanding of academic ethics | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Contribute to society through a sense of personal responsibility and awareness for social issues | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution