GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
RELIGION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (OPT)/IR316
Course Title: RELIGION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (OPT)
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Semester 6 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  English
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Fırat PURTAŞ
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/mehmetsahin
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  kemahan@yahoo.com
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Analyzes the influence of religion on international relations by focusing on the link between religion and foreign policy.
Understands the importance of religion on the international politics by historical process.
Learns the discussion about religion between international relations theories.
Analyzes how religion become more effective in international politics after 9/11 attacks.
Learns religion as a tool for legitimacy of states' foreign policy.
Analyzes the importance of religion on US foreign policy.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The Role of Religion in the pre-Westphalian Order
2. Week  Religion in the Westphalian Order
3. Week   The Influence of the Enlightenment on the Role of Religion in Politics
4. Week  Religion in World Orders (Vienna, Versailles, Yalta)
5. Week  Religion in International Relations Theories (Idealism, Realism, Liberalism)
6. Week  Religion in International Relations Theories (Critical Theory, Post-modern Approach, Decision-Making Approach)
7. Week  The Neglect of Religion in International Relations
8. Week  Reemergence of Religion in International Politics
9. Week  Mid-term Examinations Week
10. Week  Increasing Religious Diversity at the Global Level
11. Week   The Utilization of Religion as a Legitimacy Tool in Foreign Policy
12. Week   The Influence of Religion, as a Source of Internal Conflict, on Foreign Policy
13. Week  The Role of Religion in the US Foreign Policy
14. Week  The Role of Religion on the US Foreign Policy in the Post-September 11 Period
15. Week  General Overview
16. Week  Final Examinations Week
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  REQUIRED READINGS: Mehmet ŞAHİN, Din-Dış Politika İlişkisi ABD Örneği, Platin Kitabevi, Ankara, 2009; Robert D. LEE, Religion and Politics in the Middle East: Identity, Ideology, Institutions, and Attitudes, Westview, 2009. RECOMMENDED READINGS: Edward TRIMNELL, Understanding the Middle East: History, Religion, and the Clash of Cultures, 2011; Bernard LEWIS, ORTADOĞU, Arkadaş, 2014; Engin AKÇAY, Dini Jeopolitik Yaklaşımıyla Orta Doğu, Akçağ, 2013.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
3
45
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
15
3
45
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
15
15
 Final and Studying for Final
1
20
20
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
125
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5
 ECTS: 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Having skills and professional expertise in the field of international relations theories, political history and international lawX
2Being able to manage the disciplines of juridical sciences, sociology, history, economics etc. with the necessity of the international relations discipline by having theretical knowledge and competenceX
3Obtaining professional qualification to work at state institutions and organizations, private sector and non-governmental organizations in the field of professions that district governorship, administrative jurisdiction magistracy, diplomacy, inspectorship and expert assistantship with the advantage of accumulation of interdisciplinary knowledgeX
4Having adequate information about the regional and global institutions and organizations which dominate interntional relationsX
5Being able to comprehend the status of Turkey and other actors in international system with the help of academic, historical and factual perspectivesX
6Having information about the Middle East, Russia- Caucasus, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa regions with regards to their history, economics, sociology and strategy by analyzing international system with regional perspectiveX
7Being able to make interpretation on the progresses of international relations with respect to international lawX
8Having knowledge of the political history of XIX. and XX. century to make interpretations on contemporary international relations systemX
9Being able to apply the theories of international relations, to make analyses, to develop hypotheses and to promote solution offers in the individual, state and system levels of analysesX
10Being conscious of professional, humane and scientific ethical manners and also the principals related to these mannersX
11Being able to reach the resources and to have foreign language proficiency on the level to follow the developments related to international relations discipline and the literatureX
12Using basic computer programmes and information technologies efficiently by adhering to the principal of continuous learningX
13Being able to find solutions and having capability of preparing documents such as projects, drafts, programmes and reports for national, regional and global problems with being coherent to group actions, open-minded, having capability to take initiatives and analytical thinkingX