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Course Name
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International Political Economy
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week)
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Application/Lab
(hour/week)
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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PSIR 307
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Fall
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites
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None
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Course Language
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English
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Course Type
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Required
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Course Level
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First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery
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- |
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Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
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- |
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National Occupation Classification
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-
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Course Coordinator
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- |
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Course Lecturer(s)
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Assistant(s)
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Course Objectives
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This course focuses on the main theoretical approaches along with their applications in current in issues in global economy in order to understand the dynamic interaction between global economy and politics. By critically exploring economic aspects of politics and political aspects of economics within and beyond nation-states, this course challenges the separation of economics from politics both at the national and global levels. |
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Learning Outcomes
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The students who succeeded in this course;
- • Compare and contrast the main theories of IPE along with other critical approaches
- • Evaluate the impact of limits and regulations on trade and financial structure on social welfare
- • Asses how globalization both enables and constraints the socıo-economic development in nation-states
- • Examine how the changes in global economic structures both directly and indirectly affect key issues such as income inequality
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Course Description
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This course consists of three parts. In the first part, we will begin with a critical analysis of the main theoretical approaches, namely, liberalism, mercantilism, and structuralism. These approaches, in the second part, will provide an analytical framework to evaluate the nature and the effects of global economic structures such as trade, production, finance and knowledge. Lastly, we will examine some of the recent key issues at the global level that are associated with the above structures such as income inequality, limits on development, migration and ecological concerns. |
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
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Core Courses |
X
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| Major Area Courses |
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| Supportive Courses |
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| Media and Management Skills Courses |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
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Week |
Subjects |
Related Preparation |
| 1 |
Introduction to the Course |
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| 2 |
What is International Political Economy? |
Bown and Irwing (2019); Balaam and Dillman, Chapter 1 |
| 3 |
The Liberal IPE Perspective |
Balaam and Dillman, Chapter 2 |
| 4 |
Mercantilism and Economic Nationalism/Marxism and Structuralism |
Balaam and Dillman, Chapters 3 and 4 |
| 5 |
Critical Perspectives on IPE and Introduction to Global Economy |
Balaam and Dillman, Chapter 5 ; O’Brien and Williams Chapters 4 and 5 |
| 6 |
Global Economic Structures (Trade and Production) |
Balaam and Dillman, Chapter 6 |
| 7 |
Global Economic Structures (Finance) |
Balaam and Dillman, Chapters 7 and 8 |
| 8 |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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| 9 |
Economic Development and Is Global onvergence Possible? |
Balaam and Dillman, Chapter 11; Dani Rodrik “The Globalization Paradox” Chapters 7 and 8 |
| 10 |
Globalization, Poverty and Income Inequality |
Milanovic (2013) “Global Income Inequality in Numbers: in History and Now”; Robert Wade (2013) “ |
| 11 |
Political Economy of Migration and Environmental Degradation and The Future of Globalization |
Balaam and Dillman, Chapters 16 and 20 Dani Rodrik “The Globalization Paradox” Chapters 9-12; O’Brien and Williams Chapter 15 |
| 12 |
Group Presentations |
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| 13 |
Group Presentations |
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| 14 |
Group Presentations and review of the semester |
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| 15 |
Review of the Semester |
| 16 |
Review of the Semester |
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Course Notes/Textbooks
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Balaam, David N., and Bradford Dillman. Introduction to International Political Economy, 6th Edition. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2013.
*All course readings are available at the University Library and as open sources.
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Suggested Readings/Materials
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ACADEMIC HONESTY: Honesty and trust are the most fundamental pillars of learning and are necessary foundation for success and academic freedom in a university. Hence, any behavior that jeopardizes the learning environment by violating the rules of academic honesty will not be tolerated or condoned. Violations of academic honesty include but are not limited to: *Cheating or facilitating cheating *looking or attempting to look at another student's answers or allowing others to copy one's answers *copying other student’s in-class or take-home exam answers or letting others use take-home exam answers *using "cheat sheet", pre-programmed calculator if not allowed by the instructor *having someone else prepare the term project or homework or letting others use one’s homework/term project/paper *Assistance of another person in preparation of a term paper/homework/project if not allowed by the instructor *Taking an exam for another student *Purchasing term projects or homework or other assignments *Signing in place of another student using their name/signature/student id number *Plagiarism *Showing the work of another as one's own *Not properly citing an earlier own work *Submitting the same homework/paper/term project in one more one course if not allowed by the instructor *Inaccurately or inadequately citing sources including those from the Internet. Violations of academic honesty can result in disciplinary action, as stated in the "Student Disciplinary Rules and Regulation" of the University. http://www.ieu.edu.tr/en/bylaws/type/read/id/13 and http://kariyer.ieu.edu.tr/en/bylaws/type/read/id/81\ By enrolling in the University, each student is assumed to have read the rules and regulations regarding academic dishonesty, and lack of knowledge of this policy is not an acceptable defense. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application |
-
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-
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| Field Work |
-
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-
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
-
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-
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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30
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| Project |
-
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-
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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| 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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30
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| Total |
4
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100
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| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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70
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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30
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| Total |
4 |
100 |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Duration (Hours) |
Workload |
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) |
-
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-
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-
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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2
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32
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| Field Work |
-
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-
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-
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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-
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
-
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-
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-
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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30
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30
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| Project |
-
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-
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-
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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-
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| Oral Exam |
-
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-
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-
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| Midterms |
1
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30
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30
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| Final Exam |
1
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35
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35
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Total |
175
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes
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* 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.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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X
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3 |
To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4 |
To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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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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-
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-
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X
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-
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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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.
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-
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-
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-
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8 |
To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9 |
To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member.
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-
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X
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-
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-
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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13 |
To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience.
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-
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-
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
