FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Political Science and International Relations
PSIR 203 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Diplomatic History I
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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PSIR 203
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Fall
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3
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0
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3
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5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) |
Course Objectives | To examine the rises and falls of the major powers of the international system through a cyclical system. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Diplomatic History focuses on nations, states, politics, decisionmakers and their interactions and conflicts through the ages. It is the study of international relations between states or across state boundaries and is the most important form of history. PSIR 203 Diplomatic History I classes cover the 1492-1918 period in international relations. |
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Core Courses |
X
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction of the course and the course material | |
2 | Rise of Europe | Kennedy, 1989, pp. 3-30 Sander, 2012, pp. 51-70. |
3 | Habsburg bid for hegemony and Thirty Years’ War | Kennedy, 1989, pp. 31-72 Sander, 2012, pp. 70-74 Kissinger, 1994, pp: 56-65. |
4 | The “Westphalian Order”, the” Financial Revolution”, the Rise of the French Kingdom | Kennedy, 1989, pp. 73-100 Sander, 2012, pp. 74-77. |
5 | The Wars of Spanish and Austrian Successions, the Franco-British Global Struggle and the “Seven Years’ War” | Kennedy, 1989, pp. 100-115 Sander, 2012, pp. 77-109. |
6 | “American War of Independence”, the “French Revolution” and the “Napoleonic Wars” | Kennedy, 1989, pp. 115-142 Kramer, Palmer and Colton, 2020, Chapter 9 Sander, 2012, pp. 110-128 |
7 | Midterm Examination | |
8 | Congress of Vienna, Industrial Revolution, 1830 and 1848 Revolutions | Kennedy, 1989, pp. 143-158 and pp. 170-177 Kissinger, 1994, pp. 78-102 |
9 | Unifications of Italy and Germany; System of Alliances, Clash of Imperialisms, “Triple Alliance” versus “Triple Entente” | Kennedy, 1989, pp. 182-249 Sander, 2012, pp. 159-210. |
10 | First World War: Attempts of the Central Powers for a quick victory | Kennedy, 1989, pp. 250-274 Sander, 2012, pp. 259-285 Kramer, Palmer and Colton, 2020, Chapter 17. |
11 | The Russian Revolution and the US Entry into the Great War, the Entente’s Victory | Kennedy, 1989, pp. 250-274 Sander, 2012, pp. 259-285 Kramer, Palmer and Colton, 2020, Chapter 17. |
12 | Student Presentations | |
13 | Student Presentations | |
14 | Term Review | |
15 | Term Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks |
*All course readings are available at the University Library and as open sources. |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
Norman Rich, Great Power Diplomacy, 1814-1914, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1992. Robin George Collingwood, The Idea of History, Oxford University Press, Berkshire, 1994. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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15
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury |
1
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15
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams |
-
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-
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Midterm |
1
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
10
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3
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30
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
Presentation / Jury |
1
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15
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15
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
-
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0
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Midterms |
1
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25
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25
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Final Exam |
1
|
30
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30
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Total |
148
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
X | ||||
2 | To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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3 | To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship. |
X | ||||
4 | To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research. |
X | ||||
5 | To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically. |
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6 | To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing. |
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7 | To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics. |
X | ||||
8 | To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
X | ||||
9 | To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member. |
X | ||||
10 | To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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