![](https://www.ieu.edu.tr/images/content.jpg)
FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Political Science and International Relations
PSIR 305 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Foreign Policy Analysis
|
Code
|
Semester
|
Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
|
ECTS
|
PSIR 305
|
Fall
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
6
|
Prerequisites |
None
|
|||||
Course Language |
English
|
|||||
Course Type |
Required
|
|||||
Course Level |
First Cycle
|
|||||
Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) |
Course Objectives | This course aims at helping students develop their knowledge and skills in foreign policy analysis in order to: 1) explain the behavior of states and critically evaluate complex foreign policy decisions; 2) identify multiple factors that influence the making of foreign policy and diplomacy; and 3) discuss contemporary foreign policy issues of the world’s major powers. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
|
Course Description | The course will introduce the key terminology, actors, structures and processes of foreign policy making. It will discuss the major agencies and mechanisms in decision-making and international politics and will also deal with different levels of analysis. |
|
Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
|
|
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction | |
2 | What is FPA and why do we study it? | Marijke Breuning, Foreign policy analysis: a comparative introduction, (Palgrave Macmillan, 2007), pp. 163-175. Valerie M. Hudson, Foreign policy analysis: classic and contemporary theory, (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007), pp. 3-33. |
3 | Theories & Lenses of FPA: An Overview | Carr, E.H. (2000). The Twenty Years’ Crisis. An Introduction to the Study of International Relations. London: Palgrave Macmillan, Ch. 1-6. Waltz, K. N. (1990), ‘Realist Thought and Neorealist Theory’, Journal of International Affairs 44(1), pp. 21-37. Keohane, R. (2004), http://www.uctv.tv/shows/Theory-and-International-Institutions-with-Robert-O-Keohane-Conversations-with-History-8991 |
4 | Individual Level Analysis (rational actor model & sociopsychological approaches) | Jervis, R. (2013). ‘Do Leaders Matter and How Would We Know?’, Security Studies 22(2), pp. 153-179. Breuning, M. (2007). Foreign policy analysis: a comparative introduction, Palgrave Macmillan: London, pp. 1-26. |
5 | State Level Analysis (domestic politics & social constructivist approaches) | Houghton, D. P. (2007). ‘Reinvigorating the Study of Foreign Policy Decision Making: Towards a Constructivist Approach’, Foreign Policy Analysis 3(1), pp. 24-45. Checkel, J. T. (1998). ‘The Constructivist Turn in International Relations Theory’, World Politics 50(2), pp. 324-348. |
6 | International Level Analysis (system level dynamics) | Hudson, V. M. (2007). Foreign policy analysis: classic and contemporary theory. Rowman & Littlefield: US, pp. 3-162. Waltz, K. N. (1996). ‘International Politics is not Foreign Policy’, Security Studies 6(1), pp. 54-57. |
7 | Midterm Exam | |
8 | “9/11” & “War on Terror”: Critical Review on the US and UK Administrations | Neack, L. (2003). The new foreign policy: U.S. and comparative foreign policy in the 21st century. Rowman & Littlefield: US, pp. 123-183. Saidin, M. I. S. (2022). ‘US foreign policy, neo-conservatism and the Iraq war (2003-2011): Critical reviews of factors and rationales’, Cogent Arts & Humanities 9(1), 1-12. Hayes, J. (2016). ‘Identity, Authority, and the British War in Iraq’, Foreign Policy Analysis (12), pp. 334-53 The Report of the Iraq Question: http://www.iraqinquiry.org.uk/the-report/ |
9 | Rise of China & Economic Statecraft | Fravelm M. T. (2011). ‘China’s Strategy in the South China Sea’, Contemporary Southeast Asia 33(3), pp. 291-319. Chong, J. I. (2014). ‘Popular Narratives versus Chinese History: Implications for Understanding an Emergent China’, European Journal of International Relations 20(4), pp. 939-64. Önis, Z. and Kutlay, M. (2013) ‘Rising Powers in a Changing Global Order: the political economy of Turkey in the age of BRICs’, Third World Quarterly 34(8), pp. 1409-1426. Baldwin, D. (2000). ‘The Sanctions Debate and the Logic of Choice’, International Security 24(3), pp. 80-107. |
10 | Non-state Actors & Public Diplomacy | Charountaki, M. (2018) ‘State and non-state interactions in International Relations: an alternative theoretical outlook’, British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies 45(4), 528-542. Putnam, R. D.(1988). ‘Diplomacy and domestic politics: the logic of two-level games’. International Organization 42(3), pp. 427-460. Cornut, J. (2015). ‘To Be a Diplomat Abroad: Diplomatic Practices at Embassies.’ Cooperation and Conflict 50(3), pp. 385-401. |
11 | Looking Forward: Future Challenges of FPA | Alcaro, R. and Tocci, N. (2021). ‘Navigating a Covid World: The European Union’s Internal Rebirth and External Quest’, The International Spectator 56(2), pp. 1-18. Panebianco, S. and Fontana, I. (2018). ‘When Responsibility to Protect 'Hits Home': The Refugee Crisis and the EU Response’, Third World Quarterly 39(1), pp. 1-17. |
12 | Group Presentations | |
13 | Group Presentations | |
14 | Review of the semester | |
15 | Review of the semester | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Foreign policy analysis: a comparative introduction / Marijke Breuning (Palgrave Macmillan, 2007). Foreign policy analysis: classic and contemporary theory / Valerie M. Hudson (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007). The new foreign policy: U.S. and comparative foreign policy in the 21st century / Laura Neack (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2003).
*All course readings are available at the University Library and as open sources. |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
|
20
|
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury |
1
|
20
|
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
|
20
|
Final Exam |
1
|
40
|
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
|
60
|
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
|
Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
---|---|---|---|
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
|
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
Study Hours Out of Class |
10
|
4
|
40
|
Field Work |
0
|
||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
Portfolio |
0
|
||
Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
Presentation / Jury |
1
|
23
|
23
|
Project |
0
|
||
Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
Oral Exam |
0
|
||
Midterms |
1
|
23
|
23
|
Final Exam |
1
|
45
|
45
|
Total |
179
|
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
#
|
Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
|
||||
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
||
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. |
|||||
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. |
X | ||||
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. |
X | ||||
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. |
|||||
8 | To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
|||||
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. |
|||||
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). |
|||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
|||||
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
NEWS |ALL NEWS
![IISS Published Report Co-authored by Sıtkı Egeli IISS Published Report Co-authored by Sıtkı Egeli](https://phoenix.ieu.edu.tr/betanix/images/uploads/haber/9275_1_th.jpeg)
IISS Published Report Co-authored by Sıtkı Egeli
The report on the security and foreign policy co-authored by Assoc. Prof. Dr Sıtkı Egeli was published by the UK-based International Institute for Strategic
![Devrim Sezer and Murat Borovalı participated in 'Political Philosophy Meetings' Devrim Sezer and Murat Borovalı participated in 'Political Philosophy Meetings'](https://phoenix.ieu.edu.tr/betanix/images/uploads/haber/9280_1_th.jpeg)
Devrim Sezer and Murat Borovalı participated in 'Political Philosophy Meetings'
Devrim Sezer and Murat Borovalı participated in the first 'Political Philosophy Meetings' hosted by the Department of International Relations at Istanbul Bilgi
![Filiz Başkan gave a seminar at the Izmir Branch of the Mülkiyeliler Birliği Filiz Başkan gave a seminar at the Izmir Branch of the Mülkiyeliler Birliği](https://phoenix.ieu.edu.tr/betanix/images/uploads/haber/9286_1_th.jpeg)
Filiz Başkan gave a seminar at the Izmir Branch of the Mülkiyeliler Birliği
Prof. Dr. Filiz Başkan gave a seminar at the Izmir Branch of the Mülkiyeliler Birliği.
![We Organized the 20th Postgraduate Conference of Turkish Political Science Association We Organized the 20th Postgraduate Conference of Turkish Political Science Association](https://phoenix.ieu.edu.tr/betanix/images/uploads/haber/9213_1_th.jpeg)
We Organized the 20th Postgraduate Conference of Turkish Political Science Association
The XXth Graduate Conference, organized by the Turkish Political Science Association and the Izmir University of Economics Department of Political Science and
![Ogan Yumlu's New Article Published in Third World Quarterly Ogan Yumlu's New Article Published in Third World Quarterly](https://phoenix.ieu.edu.tr/betanix/images/uploads/haber/9290_1_th.jpeg)
Ogan Yumlu's New Article Published in Third World Quarterly
Dr. Ogan Yumlu's co-authored article, "The Alevis and Roma/Gypsy in Turkey: republican freedom revisited" was published in Third World Quarterly.
![The booklet co-authored by Sıtkı Egeli was published by IISS The booklet co-authored by Sıtkı Egeli was published by IISS](https://phoenix.ieu.edu.tr/betanix/images/uploads/haber/9276_1_th.jpeg)
The booklet co-authored by Sıtkı Egeli was published by IISS
The booklet, "The Rise of the Turkish Defence Industry," co-authored by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sıtkı Egeli, was published by the UK-based International
![Dr. Umut Can Adısönmez presented his article at the 65th International Studies Association conference. Dr. Umut Can Adısönmez presented his article at the 65th International Studies Association conference.](https://phoenix.ieu.edu.tr/betanix/images/uploads/haber/9287_1_th.jpeg)
Dr. Umut Can Adısönmez presented his article at the 65th International Studies Association conference.
Dr. Umut Can Adısönmez, together with Prof. Bahar Rumelili from Koç University, presented their paper "Power, Glory, and Nation Rebranding in Non-West:
![Devrim Sezer's interview with Ümit Kurt was published in Toplumsal Tarih Devrim Sezer's interview with Ümit Kurt was published in Toplumsal Tarih](https://phoenix.ieu.edu.tr/betanix/images/uploads/haber/9279_1_th.jpeg)
Devrim Sezer's interview with Ümit Kurt was published in Toplumsal Tarih
Devrim Sezer's interview with Ümit Kurt on his book "In the Department of Law and Order" was published in the April issue