IR110 HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL THEORY
| Course Code: | 3140110 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | International Relations |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. BAŞAK KALE LACK |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Course Content
The aim of this course is to acquaint students with classical political thought extending from Plato to Nietzsche through an analysis of the political thought of selected scholars along with their contributions to international relations. To contribute to a deeper understanding of political thought and its significance for International Relations, the course undertakes both textual and contextual analysis, addressing not only the texts but the social context in which they have been situated.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | To establish a firm basis of academic knowledge in the discipline of International Relations. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | To draw connections among different social sciences disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To analyze social and international phenomenon in a holistic manner. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | To communicate in oral and written ways. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To create original ideas through academic inquiry and research. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | To have social sensitivity and moral responsibilities. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution