ECTS - Diplomatic Correpondence
Diplomatic Correpondence (IR404) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic Correpondence | IR404 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to give information about the history and methodology of diplomacy to the students. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Writing techniques and diplomatic terminology; diplomatic formalities and rules of protocol. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | None |
| 2 | What is diplomacy? Cornerstones of Turkish Foreign Policy | None |
| 3 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with U.S.and Russian Federation | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, (New York: Routledge, 2013), Chapter 7, 10. |
| 4 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with Germany and France | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, (New York: Routledge, 2013), Chapter 8 |
| 5 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with United Kingdom and Italy | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, (New York: Routledge, 2013), Chapter 8 |
| 6 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with Greece and Bulgaria | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, (New York: Routledge, 2013), Chapter 8 |
| 7 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations Armenia and Georgia | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, (New York: Routledge, 2013), Chapter 10 |
| 8 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan and Iran | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, (New York: Routledge, 2013), Chapter 11 |
| 9 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with Iraq and Syria | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, (New York: Routledge, 2013), Chapter 11 |
| 10 | Midterm Exam | None |
| 11 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with China and Egypt | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, (New York: Routledge, 2013), Chapter 11 |
| 12 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with India and Pakistan | Mehmet Özkan, "Turkey’s ‘New’ Engagements in Africa and Asia: Scope, Content and Implications", PERCEPTIONS, Autumn 2011, Volume XVI, Number 3, pp. 115-137 |
| 13 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with Japan and S. Korea | Selçuk Esenbel & Altay Atlı, Turkey’s Changing Foreign Policy Stance: Getting Closer to Asia? (2013), Middle East Institute |
| 14 | Turkey’s diplomatic relations with Brasil and Venezuela | Ariel S. Gonzalez Levaggi, "A Different Path: Assessing Turkey's Foreign Policy in Latin America", Turkey Analyst, Vol. 4, no. 14 |
| 15 | General Summary | None |
| 16 | Final Exam | None |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Barston |
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| 2. Hale, W. (2012). Turkish foreign policy since 1774. Routledge. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts, theory and methodology of international relations | X | ||||
| 2 | Having an interdisciplinary perspective that combines other related disciplines | X | ||||
| 3 | Having adequate knowledge about the history of international relations and being able to examine international actors, events and historical processes | X | ||||
| 4 | Acquiring the ability of analytical thinking, critical analysis and developing rational argument | X | ||||
| 5 | Acquiring the ability to make analytical interpretations about the contemporary global issues; the current and future positions of regional and international actors | X | ||||
| 6 | Being able to use professional English to transfer her/his knowledge about the international relations using verbal, written and visual communication methods effectively | X | ||||
| 7 | Understanding the importance of several topics such as professional ethics, sustainability, environmental awareness, social responsibility, cultural, social and universal values; being able to manifest and analyze the legal results of these issues | X | ||||
| 8 | Being able to analyze the issues by using the qualitative and quantitative research techniques of international relations | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||