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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Introduction
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R1 Introduction
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2
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Security Concept
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R1 Introduction
SR1 pp. 19-35
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3
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Strategy, Security and Strategic Studies
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R1 Introduction
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4
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Classical Approaches (Realism)
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R1 Chp.2
SR1 pp. 83-98
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5
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Classical Approaches (Liberalism)
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R1 Chp.3
SR1 pp. 169-172
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6
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Critical Approaches (Copenhagen School)
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R1 Chp.10
SR1 pp. 99-148
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7
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Critical Approaches (Wales School)
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R1 Chp.2
SR1 pp. 99-148
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8
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Critical Approaches
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R1 Chp.2
SR1 pp. 99-148
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9
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Failed State Concept and Terrorism
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R1 Chp.19-20
SR1 pp. 235-264
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10
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Human Security
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R1 Chp.8
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11
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Irregular Migration and Security
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SR1 pp. 271-288
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12
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Security and Development Nexus
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R1 Chp.16
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13
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The Future of Security Studies 1
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SR1 Chp.27
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14
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The Future of Security Studies 2
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R1 Chp.27
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Assis. Prof. Ali Samir MERDAN
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1-Collins, A. (2017). Çağdaş Güvenlik Yaklaşımları, İstanbul: Uluslararası İlişkiler Kütüphanesi.
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Supplementary Book
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SR1- Birdişli, F. (2019). Teori ve Pratikte Uluslararası Güvenlik, Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
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Goals
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This course aims to equip the students with an understanding of the concept of security, the evolution of Security Studies as well as the contemporary approaches to security, with a particular focus on the practice of security through the case studies of great powers, international institutions and Turkey.
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Content
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Security Studies is introduced in this course with its different theoretical varieties ranging from grand theories of security such as Realism and Liberalism to more contemporary perspectives such as the Copenhagen School and Feminist Security Studies. Moreover, based on this theoretical variety, the empirical aspects of security studies are assessed on case studies, which include both countries from different regions and also regional and global institutons such as NATO and the UN.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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To possess and use basic and advanced level knowledge on International Relations.
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4
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2
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To collect data and knowledge on International Relations, critically analyze and evaluate the practical implications.
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2
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3
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To do multidisciplinary evaluation by utilizing from the other related disciplines.
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3
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4
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To transmit the knowledge gained on International relations to the experts and non-experts of the area both written and orally.
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5
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5
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To analyze the current, local, regional, and global problems through the knowledge gained and produce proposals for solutions to the problems.
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4
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6
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To use the knowledge gained about a specific ?region? and analyze.
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4
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7
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Determining the learning needs by reflecting the knowledge gained in the field to advanced education and individual studies.
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5
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8
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Acting in accordance with scientific, ethical, social and cultural values in the process of acquiring and analyzing information about the field of International Relations.
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5
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9
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To gain the capacity to use knowledge gained in International Relations area for a life-long period.
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4
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10
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To have satisfactory computer skills and use communication Technologies that International Relations area require.
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11
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To use a foreign language at least on the level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and follow the theoretical and practical developments in International Relations and communicate with colleagues.
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