At the end of this course, the students; 1) Have knowledge about how to analyze foreign policy decisions, 2) Comment on the factors affecting foreign policy decisions, 3) Have knowledge about decision-making models, 4) Explain the functioning of the decision-making mechanisms, 5) Explain the methods and instruments to be used in foreign policy 6) Explain the differences between rational actor model and other models.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No recommended optional program components.
COURSE DEFINITION
In what ways should the foreign policy decisions of actors, particularly of states be analyzed? Which factors affect these decisions? How do the decision-making mechanisms operate? What may be the main foreign policy decisions? Which methods and instruments are used in order to achieve the goals determined for foreign policy? What are the roles of concepts such as national interest, strategy, culture and identity in foreign policy? In this course, these questions are tried to be answered and different approaches to these questions will be studied. At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to study foreign policy topics theoretically and to have the knowledge of alternative theories.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
What is foreign policy analysis, who are the actors in international arena?
2nd Week
Level of analysis approaches used in foreign policy analysis
3rd Week
Foreign Policy Analysis Studies
4th Week
Methods used in foreign policy analysis
5th Week
Decision making process - factors affecting foreign analysis
6th Week
Foreign policy objectives of states
7th Week
Foreign policy strategies of states
8th Week
Mid-term
9th Week
Tools used by states in foreign policy
10th Week
In-group decision making processes and environmental factors
11th Week
Public opinion and its effect on foreign policy making process
12th Week
Leaders' effect on foreign policy making process
13th Week
Examination of "Rational Model" in foreign policy analysis
14th Week
Student Presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Alex Mintz & Karl DeRouen (2010) Understanding Foreign Policy Decision Making, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Marijke Breuning (2007) Foreign Policy Analysis: A Comperative Introduction,London: Palgrave Macmillan
David Singer (1961) The Level-of-Analysis Problem in International Relations, World Politics, Vol. 14, No. 1, The International System: Theoretical Essays (Oct.), pp. 77-92.
Steve Smith (1987) Foreign Policy Analysis and International Relations, Journal of International Studies, Vol.16, No.2, pp. 345-348.
Valerie M. Hudson and Christopher S. Vore (1995) Foreign Policy Analysis Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, Mershon International Studies Review, Vol. 39, No. 2 (Oct.), pp. 209-238.
Steven B. Redd (2002) The Influence of Advisers on Foreign Policy Decision Making: An Experimental Study, The Journal of Conflict Resolution, Vol. 46, No. 3 (Jun.), pp. 335-364.
Graham Allison and Philip Zelikow (1999) Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis, 2nd ed. New York: Addison Wesley Longman.
Rose McDermott (2004) Political Psychology in International Relations. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.
Richard C. Snyder, H. W. Bruck, Burton Sapin, and Valerie Hudson (2002). Foreign Policy Decision Making. New York: Palgrave.
Janis Irving (1982) Groupthink: Psychological Studies of Policy Decisions and Fiascoes, 2nd ed. New York: Houghton Mifflin.
Robert Jervis, (1976) Perception and Misperception in International Politics. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
James N. Rosenau (1980) "The Premises and Promises of Decision-Making Analysis," in James Rosenau, The Scientific Study of Foreign Policy. New York: Frances Pinter and Nichols Publishing. Chapter 12.
Margaret G. Hermann (2001) "How Decision Units Shape Foreign Policy: A Theoretical Framework," International Studies Review 2, no. 2 (Summer), pp. 47-81.
Faruk Sönmezoğlu (2014) Uluslararası Politika ve Dış Politika Analizi. İstanbul: Der Yayınları.
Haluk Karadağ (2016) Uluslararası İlişkilerde Yeni Bir Boyut: Kamu Diplomasisi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık, ss. 117-143.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
25
Assignment
1
25
Attendance
1
10
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
7
98
Preparation for Final exam
1
60
60
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
40
40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
1
50
50
Total Workload
294
Total Workload / 30
9,8
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
