IR503 THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
| Course Code: | 3140503 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | International Relations |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. OKTAY FIRAT TANRISEVER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course seeks to provide the students with a scientific understanding of theories of international relations. The students will develop their own ability to reflect on the theoretical issues of international relations through engaging in a dialogue with various theoretical perspectives on international issues.
Course Content
This course provides an analysis of the three important theoretical debates of international relations: Idealism vs Realism, Traditionalism vs Behaviouralism, and Realism vs Neo-realism. The course also addresses the level of analysis problem, as well as the central assumptions and key concepts of various theories of international relations, with special emphasis on the basic concepts, propositions, and current critique of realism and neo-realism.
Course Learning Outcomes
After taking this course, the students are expected to develop their own theoretical understanding of international relations as well as the main approaches, concepts and issues in international relations theory. They will also write short essays and make presentations on these topics.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | To enhance and deepen the scholarly knowledge in the discipline of International Relations | ✔ | |||
| 2 | To establish connections between different disciplines of social sciences | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To view social and international developments from a holistic perspective | ✔ | |||
| 4 | To establish advanced-level oral and written communication skills in both academic and practical spheres of life | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To produce original ideas by developing habits of inquiry | ✔ | |||
| 6 | To obtain high-level research skills and ethics | ✔ | |||
| 7 | To have social sensitivity and moral responsibility | ✔ | |||
| 8 | To be able to express ideas and prepare effective presentations in academic and professional platforms | ✔ | |||
| 9 | To contribute to the scientific literature | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution