Seminars of Methodology for International Relations I

Course Code:

SPRI 107

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

Fransızca

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to expand the knowledge of the students with regard to the terminology and vocabulary pertaining to Political Science and International Relations, and to enable them to use this knowledge in practice.

Course Content:

The course undertakes the examination of articles and texts on Political Science and International Relations, the definition of concepts, the expansion of vocabulary through the listing of synonyms, and the encouragement of students to answer questions.

The major aims are to organize writing workshops intended to enable students to produce thesis and antithesis, remind the students of the rules of writing and improve the use of writing techniques.

Students will be required to present on a current and topical issue to enable the development of their skills in relation to presentation techniques.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching & Learning Methods	Asssesments Methods
To review articles and publications	1,4,5,9,10,11,13,14,15	1,2,3	A,C
To answer questions regarding the subjects	1,3,4,5,10,13,14,15	1,2,3	A,C
To explain vocabulary and to find synonyms	1,5,13,15	1,2,3	A,C
To expand vocabulary	5,13,15	1,2,3	A,C
To understand oral presentations and to develop the ability to answer oral questions	3,4,5,9,13,14,15	1,2,3	A,C
To defend a position in writing	3,4,5,10,11,13,14,15	1,2,3	A,C
A requirement of the course is the making of presentations	1,3,4,5,11,13,14	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

Week	Topics
1	Presentation
2	Introduction « Pourquoi faire Sciences Po aujourd’hui », Le Huffington Post, 2016 Introduction « Pourquoi faire Sciences Po aujourd’hui », Le Huffington Post, 2016
3	Rédaction d’un CV et d’une lettre de motivation Writing
4	Les différents types de textes et la lecture analytique Methods of content analysis
5	La rédaction d’un résumé Writing
6	L’analyse d’un article de presse Methods of content analysis
7	Midterm Exam
8	L’analyse du sujet Methods of content analysis
9	L’étude de la problématique et l’élaboration d’un plan Methods of content analysis
10	Les connecteurs logiques et l’argumentation Writing
11	La recherche des idées Methods of content analysis
12	Le bon usage des exemples et des citations Writing
13	La rédaction d’une discussion I Writing
14	La rédaction d’une discussion II Writing
15	Conclusion et discussion
16	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook		Articles from various newspapers and journals.
Additionnal Resources		BOISSINOT A., LASSERRE M.-M., 2000, Techniques du français, Argumenter, Lire, Rédiger, Bertrand Lacoste, Paris ETERSTEIN C., LESOT A., 1986, Pratique du français, Analyse des textes, Techniques d’expression, Hatier, Paris MOUGENOT M., TOUZIN M.-M., 1989, Techniques du français, Bertrand Lacoste, Paris NEVEU F., LEMAITRE D., 1992, Vers la maîtrise du texte, Préparation aux exercices écrits et oraux, Hachette, Paris Courrier International Le Monde Le Nouvel Observateur Le Petit Journal Le Point

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Working on oral presentations. Watching documentaries for visual understanding. Making presentation with slides.
Assignments	Preparing presentations Writing articles on given subjects Preparing essays
Exams	Midterm Exam, Final Exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	100
Quizzes	0	0
Assignment	0	0
	Total	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADES		70
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADES		30
	Total	100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
		1	2	3	4	5
1	Students gain written and oral expression skills in French and Turkish languages at a level to follow the developments in the international arena.					X
2	Students can learn Turkey's political and social structure, the position of Turkey in the international system and can learn to defend their views on this issue.			X
3	Students can develop creative and analytical thinking and research skills based on collaboration and group work.					X
4	Understands and uses the basic concepts and theories of disciplines such as law, economics and sociology			X
5	Students participate in social responsibility projects and activities and gain awareness of social problems.		X
6	Students understand the scientific thinking skill using research methods in social sciences, make an oral presentation and write a dissertation.					X
7	Students evaluate the knowledge and skills related to the field and can be open to professional development.			X
8	Students can learn the structure of national and international institutions, understands their functioning, and creates solutions to problems by using the concepts and theories of its field.			X
9	Students internalize the concepts of social justice and the universality of law, understand the importance of social development and global competition, and analyze the similarities and differences between political systems.			X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration ( Including the exam week; 16* Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Mid-terms	1	25	25
	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Final	1	35	12
Total Workload			150
Total Workload / 25 (h)			6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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