IR435 BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY
| Course Code: | 3140435 |
| 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. ZERRİN TORUN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the main tenets of British foreign policy and familiarize them with the main policy issues involved. This will enhance their understanding of the international system and its historical structures, and allow them to contextualize their knowledge regarding British foreign policy endeavours.
Course Content
This course provides an insight to British Foreign Policy. Spanning the period from the spread of the British Empire to the present day, this module seeks to offer an overview of British foreign policy by concentrating on: a) the major actors involved b) the institutional and historical context of decision-making and c) the relationship between domestic political factors and foreign policy initiatives/decisions. Particular emphasis will be placed on the period after 1945. The module covers six thematic issues: 1) The Rise and Decline of the British Empire 2) Decolonization and Its Aftermath 3) Anglo-American Relations 4) Britain in Europe 5) Defense and Security Policy 6) Foreign Policy and Domestic Factors. Two weeks´ lectures will be devoted to each thematic issue. Efforts will be made to allocate time for debate at the end of each lecture-student participation is strongly encouraged.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to 1) demonstrate knowledge of Britain’s key foreign policy decisions and initiatives 2) understand the link between foreign policy decisions and domestic influences 3) differentiate between the foreign policy of Britain and other major players in the international arena 4) use theoretical insights in order to evaluate foreign policy practices
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