IR492 POLITICAL ECONOMY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY

Course Code:3140492
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:
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course seeks to provide the students with a scientific understanding of political economy of water and environmental security. The students will develop their own  ability to reflect on the issues of political economy of water and environmental security through engaging in a dialogue with various theoretical perspectives on these issues.


Course Content

For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.

Course Learning Outcomes

After taking this course, the students are expected to develop a basic understanding of political economy of water and environmental security as well as itheir relevance  to international relations. They will also write short  essays and make presentations on these topics. 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1To establish a firm basis of academic knowledge in the discipline of International Relations.
2To draw connections among different social sciences disciplines.
3To analyze social and international phenomenon in a holistic manner.
4To communicate in oral and written ways.
5To create original ideas through academic inquiry and research.
6To have social sensitivity and moral responsibilities.

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