Conflict Resolution (IR420) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Conflict Resolution IR420 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
-
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gözde Yılmaz
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to teach International Relations students, Conflict Resolution as an important definition in IR discipline , the content and the development of this discipline and to create the ability to understand the existing Conflict Resolution actions in world politics. Turkey's current position in conflict resolution will be also handled in the course .
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Make a research on conflict resolution studies.
  • State the actors/subjects in conflict resolution approach.
  • Analyze the important state and non-state conlicts that occurred in world history.
Course Content Conflict resolution as an important definition in IR discipline; the existing conflict resolution actions in world politics; Turkey`s current position in conflict resolution.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 A General Introduction to the Course None
2 Understanding Conflict Resolution Wallensteen, pp. 3-12
3 Armed Conflicts and Peace Agreements Wallensteen, pp. 13-28
4 Approaching Conflict Resolution Wallensteen, pp. 33-57
5 Analysing Conflict Resolution Wallensteen, pp. 61-80
6 The Resolution of Conflicts between States- Conflict Resolution: Geopolitik and Realpolitik Wallersteen, pp. 84-115
7 The Resolution of Conflicts between States- Idealpolitik and Kapitalpolitik Wallensteen, pp. 114-126
8 Midterm Exam None
9 Conflict Resolution in Civil Wars- Democracy as a catalyst Wallensteen, pp. 131-150
10 Conflict Resolution in Civil Wars- State and Society Relations Wallensteen, pp. 150-161
11 Conflict Resolution in State Formation Politics Wallensteen, pp. 167-200
12 Conflict Complexes and Conflict Resolution- Regional Conflicts Wallensteen, pp. 209-224
13 Conflict Complexes and Conflict Resolution- Global Powers Wallensteen, pp. 224-233
14 United Nations in Conflict Resolution: Security Council, UN Actions; Peace-keeping, Peace-enforcement and Peace-making Wallensteen, pp. 239-268
15 International Communities in Conflict Resolution- Early Action and Conflict Prevention Wallensteen, pp. 273-303
16 Final Exam None

Sources

Course Book 1. Wallensteen, P., Understanding Conflict Resolution: War, Peace and the Global System, SAGE publication, 2012

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 125