INT622 - SEMINAR

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SEMINAR INT622 2nd Semester 0 2 0 9
PrequisitesNone
Course languageEnglish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Staff 
Course objectiveThis course aims at developing the research and presentation skills of students on a specific issue and to give the background in preparing their master?s thesis.  
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, students will learn the issue at hand in its historical perspective and with the current challenges, and will have deep knowledge about a related topic by preparing a report.
Course ContentDepends on the topic chosen. 
ReferencesDepends on the topic chosen. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction
Week 2Historical Perspective
Week 3Current Issues
Week 4Student Presentations
Week 5Student Presentations
Week 6Student Presentations
Week 7Student Presentations
Week 8Student Presentations
Week 9Student Presentations
Week 10Student Presentations
Week 11Student Presentations
Week 12Student Presentations
Week 13Student Presentations
Week 14Student Presentations
Week 15Student Presentations
Week 16Student Presentations

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance120
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments140
Presentation140
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes0100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation13030
Project000
Homework assignment15252
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload3089180

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Defines international security, political, social and economic issues in their historical and legal aspects, with an interdisciplinary approach.    X
2. Tells theoretical and applied knowledge of International Relations discipline in depth.    X
3. Interprets main international issues and developments with an interdisciplinary approach.    X
4. Uses the most suitable research methods in defining and analyzing international issues, and develops independent analyses.    X
5. Follows scientific literature and sources in the field of International Relations.    X
6. Develops strategy and policy proposals regarding international issues by relying on theoretical approaches and research.    X
7. Develops new approaches regarding global and regional issues from a perspective of International Relations theories.    X
8. In order to address issues of international relations can take responsibility as an individual or as a team member.    X
9. Can assess critically with an interdisciplinary approach information gathered regarding international relations.    X
10. Behaves in accordance with ethic values during processes of gathering information, conducting and publishing a research.    X
11. Effectively channels his/her views on international relations and research and analyses with public and authorities in written, oral and visually.    X
12. Supports social and cultural rights, acquires insight of social justice.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest