Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6PSIR322International Organizations3+0+03620.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and İnternational Relations (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course has three principle aims: (a) to make the students familiar with basic theories of international organizations and integration (b) to teach the historical evolution of international organizations, and (c) to give the students ability to make research and presentation about international organizations.
Course Content This course is made in three levels and phases. First, a general theoretical approach is presented concerning the role of the international organizations in world politics and integration. Secondly, the evolution of the international organizations is studied from a historical perspective, starting from the early 19th century. In these two phases, the lecturer gives the general framework, and the students are expected to read the relevant texts. In third and last phase, the students make presentations about 14 different international organizations as case studies. Thus, the course requires a high level of participation
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, presentation
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Selim Sezer
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. KUTLUHAN BOZKURT
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Barkin, J. Samuel. (2006). International Organization: Theories and Institutions (New York: Palgrave Macmillan)
Calvocoressi, Peter. (2009). World Politics Since 1945 (Essex: Pearson Longman, 9th edition)
Polanyi, Karl. (2001). The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time (Boston: Beacon Press)
Pollack, Mark A. (2001). “International Relations Theory and European Integration”, Journal of Common Market Studies, 39/2, pp. 221-44.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 5 70
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 25 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 152

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understand several theoretical approaches of international organizations
2 Know the historical evolution of the international organizations
3 Have familiarity with major international organizations
4 Develop their research capacities
5 Develop their presentation capacities

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to International Organizations
2 The Concept, Functions, and Classification of International Organizations
3 The United Nations: Historical Background and Founding Principles
4 The United Nations: Principal Organs I (General Assembly, Security Council)
5 The United Nations: Principal Organs II (ECOSOC, ICJ, Secretariat)
6 The United Nations System: Specialized Agencies and Peacekeeping
7 Review Session
8 Midterm Exam
9 9: Introduction to the European Union: History and Institutional Framework
10 The European Union: Legal Order and Decision-Making Processes
11 The European Union: Competences, Policies, and External Relations
12 The Council of Europe: Structure and Institutional Framework
13 The Council of Europe: The European Court of Human Rights and Protection Mechanisms
14 Law of International Organizations and General Review

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 4
C2 4
C3 3 4
C4 5 5 4
C5 5 5 5

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