General Information about the Course

Course Code:	PSI513
Course Title:	International Political Economy
Course Semester:	1. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Alan İçi Seçmeli
Level of course:	Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Hatice Deniz Yükseker Tekin
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	1- To introduce major theoretical perspectives in international political economy (IPE) 2- To discuss major structures of IPE 3- To analyze major issues in IPE such as development, international debt, financial crises and regional integration
Course Objective:	1- To be able to distinguish between the major theoretical perspectives in IPE such as liberalism, mercantilism and historical structuralism 2- To comprehend major concepts associated with the structures of IPE such as production, trade, finance and knowledge and technology, 3- To be able to analyze contemporary events in IPE using these concepts 4- To be able to apply IPE concepts to issues such as regional integration, financial crises and development
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Identify major theoretical perspectives in international political economy

2) Comprehends major concepts associated with structures such as production, trade, financial structures and knowledge and technology

3) Criticizes contemporary international economic developments in light of the concepts learned in IPE

4) Recognizes major approaches and contemporary debates in IPE

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Using concepts learned in the course, analyzes topics in international political economy

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Introduction
2)	What is international political economy (IPE)? Balaam and Dillman, Chapter 1
3)	Approaches to IPE: Liberalism Balaam and Dillman, Ch.2
4)	Approaches to IPE: Mercantilism Balaam and Dillman, Ch.3
5)	Approaches to IPE: Structuralism Balaam & Dillman, Ch.4
6)	IPE structures: production and trade Balaam & Dillman, Ch.6
7)	Review for Midterm exam
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Review of midterm homework questions
10)	IPE structures: Money and finance Balaam & Dillman, Ch.7
11)	International debt and financial crises Balaam & Dillman, Ch.8
12)	IPE structures: Knowledge and technology Balaam & Dillman, Ch.10
13)	Regionalism: the case of the European Union Balaam & Dillman, Ch.12
14)	Economic Development
15)	General Review
References: Balaam, D.N. and Dillman, B. (2014). Introduction to International Political Economy (6th ed). Pearson International Edition.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to analyze political developments and international relations in accordance with theories in the fields of political science and international relations
2) To acquire theoretical knowledge in the field of international conflicts and conflict resolution
3) To be able to apply theoretical knowledge gained in political science and international relations to contemporary global and regional political events

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	28	% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)	14	112
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	1	20
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	2
Preparing for the General Exam	1	20
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	2
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		198
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		6