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  • Course Information
  • Course Title Code Semester Laboratory+Practice (Hour) Pool Type ECTS
    American Foreign Policy ULS516 FALL-SPRING 3+0 Fac./ Uni. E 7
    Learning Outcomes
    1-Evaluate the foreign policy stages of U.S. from the establishment to nowadays.
    2-Evaluatethe U.S. influence of world politics and its reasons.
    3-Comprehend the institutions and institutional processes which determines U.S. foreign policy.
    4-Discuss about the diaspora, lobbies and the methods of these affective tools of U.S. foreign policy.
    5-Analyse U.S. foreign policy on the perspective of IR theories.
  • ECTS / WORKLOAD
  • ActivityPercentage

    (100)

    NumberTime (Hours)Total Workload (hours)
    Course Duration (Weeks x Course Hours)14342
    Classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14456
    Assignments4014040
    Short-Term Exams (exam + preparation) 0000
    Midterm exams (exam + preparation)2013030
    Project0000
    Laboratory 0000
    Final exam (exam + preparation) 3013030
    10000
    Total Workload (hours)   198
    Total Workload (hours) / 30 (s)     6,6 ---- (7)
    ECTS Credit   7
  • Course Content
  • Week Topics Study Metarials
    1 Power Sources of American Foreign Policy R1., SR1.
    2 USA`s Propagation, Organization and the World R1., R3., R4., SR1.
    3 Building Efforts in American Foreign Policy World Order R1., R3., R4., SR1.
    4 Social Sources of American Foreign Policy R2., SR.1
    5 American Foreign Policy Decision-Making System R3., SR1.
    6 Culturel Foundations of American Foreign Policy, Principles and Dilemmas R1., R4., SR1.
    7 Theories of American Foreign Policy SR1.
    8 Transatlantic Policy of the U.S. R1., SR1.
    9 Relations between U.S. and Russian Federation R4., SR1.
    10 USA`s Middle East Policy R2., SR1.
    11 USA`s Asia-Pacific Policy R3., SR1.
    12 USA`s Latin American Policy SR1.
    13 USA`s African Policy SR1.
    14 Relations between U.S. and Turkey R1., R2., R3., R4.
    Prerequisites No.
    Language of Instruction Turkish
    Responsible Assis. Prof. Dr. Ali Samir MERDAN
    Instructors -
    Assistants Assis. Prof. Dr. Ali Samir MERDAN
    Resources R1. Tayyar Arı, Amerika`da Siyasal Yapı, Lobiler ve Dış Politika, bursa, MKM Yayınları, 2009. R2. Daniel Papa, Loch Johnson ve John Endicott, American Foreign Policy: History, Political and Policy, New York, Pearson Longman, 2005. R3. B.L. Nacos, The Press, Presidents, and Crises, New York 1990. R4. Jr. Kegley, W. Charles ve Eugene Witkopf, American Foreign Policy: Pattern and Project, New York, St. Martin`s Press, 1991.
    Supplementary Book SR1. Ramazan Gözen (editör), Amerikan Dış Politikası, Eskişehir, Anadolu Üniversitesi, 2012.
    Goals The course purposes to inform Master`s Degree students about U.S. which is the ally of Turkey and the directing of world politics and agenda; and U.S. foreign policy`s establishment, apply and the effects on level of international politics. Subsequently, U.S.`s influence from establishment of U.S. over both Turkish and world politics will be informed to the participants.
    Content The course comprises power of American Foreign Policy, USA `s propagation, organization and the World, building efforts in American Foreign Policy world order, social sources of American Foreign Policy, American Foreign Policy decision-making system, cultural foundations of American Foreign Policy, principles and dilemmas, theories of American Foreign Policy, USA `s policy for the European continent, USA `s Middle East policy, USA `s Asia-Pacific policy, USA `s Latin America and Africa policy, USA `s Turkey policy.
  • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Program Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
    1 Describes the theoretical and applied knowledge of the field of international relations in depth. 4
    2 Interprets basic international problems and current international developments with an interdisciplinary approach. 5
    3 Follows the scientific literature and current sources in the field of international relations. 4
    4 It develops strategy and policy recommendations based on theoretical approaches and research on international problems. 5
    5 Describes the theoretical and applied knowledge of the field of international relations in depth 4
    6 Uses the computer technologies necessary to conduct research, obtain and share information. 4
    7 Uses acceptable diplomatic and academic English. 5
    8 He/she can work individually and as a team member to solve problems arising in international relations. 4
    9 It supports the universality of social and cultural rights, gains awareness of social justice, and protects the historical and cultural heritage. 5
    10 He/she effectively conveys his/her views, research, and analysis on international relations to the public and higher authorities in written, oral and visual forms. -
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