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

Courses given by:

Armen TANİKYAN

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to develop written and spoken French language skills in accordance with the department's discipline and to enrich the relevant language and vocabulary.

Course Content:

To develop skills in comprehending, comparing, and synthesizing articles on topics related to the department. To grasp reasoning and interpretation techniques through presentations and writing assignments. To learn document research techniques.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching & Learning Methods	Asssesments Methods
French documents related to the field of communication are reviewed.	1, 2, 3, 6	1, 2, 3	A,B,C
Different documents on the subject are sweeped and interpreted comparatively.	1, 2, 3, 6	1, 2, 3	A,B,C
By discussing current topics, one gains the ability to express oneself in the field of social sciences.	3, 6, 7,8, 9	1, 2, 3	A,B,C
Utilizing primary and secondary sources on current issues helps develop skills in analysis and synthesis..	3, 6, 7,8, 9	1, 2, 3	A,B,C
Preliminary definitions and knowledge about political processes, institutions, and relationships are acquired.	4, 5, 6, 9	1, 2, 3	A,B,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Program introduction and communication: Presion sur les écoles françaises
2	Understanding and organizing thoughts: Diaspora turque en Allemagne
3	Summarizing a text: La Turquie en Afrique
4	Summarizing a text: Mandela
5	Text summarization, discussion and synthesis: La bataille d'Istanbul
6	Text synthesis, deconstructing and synthesizing: Les forces conventionnelles
7	Midterm
8	Deconstructing and synthesizing, oral and written work // : Entretien avec H. Bozdemir
9	Debate and discussion: La désoccidentalisation
10	Debate and discussion: Sommet de l'organisation de coopération
11	Oral practice and writing workshop:Désindustrialisation en Allemagne
12	Article review, debate : La salle des profs
13	Presentations
14	Presentations and course summary

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook		The resources for the course are compiled from current journals, books, newspapers, and discipline-specific articles by the instructor.
Additionnal Resources		NEVEU F., LEMAITRE D., Vers la maîtrise du texte, Préparation aux exercices écrits et oraux, 1992, Hachette, Paris BOUCHERY C., Taillandier I., Le FLE par les textes, 2009, Belin, Paris

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents		Text studies are reinforced with visual materials. Class notes are shared regularly
Assignments		Writing workshops and presentations
Exams		Midterm exam (40) - Oral Presentation (10) - Final (50)

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		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADES		40
	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)	14	3	42
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	5	70
Mid-terms	1	3	3
Homework	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			121
Total Workload / 25 (h)			4,8
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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