Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2PSIR112Diplomatic History3+0+03507.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course provides in depth coverage of diplomatic history starting from the sixteen century (Peace of Augsburg) to the end of the Cold War (1991).
Course Content It focuses on alliances, wars and their causes, treaties and agreements, the League of Nations, the UN, and other events, organizations and documents of importance to understanding world relations during the past four centuries.
Course Methods and Techniques This course will be taught in lecture and discussion format.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Pelin Aliyev pelin.aliyev@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
Bell, P. M. H. & Gilbert, M. (2023). The World Since 1945. Bloomsbury Publishing
Course Notes Attendance is compulsory.

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 % 25
Assignment 5 % 10
Practice 1 % 15
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
8
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Assignments 5 10 50
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Practice 1 15 15
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Depict and compare major events and developments in diplomatic history.
2 Analyze and evaluate the achievements of leading diplomats and their contribution in the solving of international problems.
3 Analyze selected international problems from a diplomatic perspective.
4 Analyze current developments from a historical perspective.
5 Assess and make linkages between political, social and economic phenomena.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 First meeting, course introduction, syllabus review - -
2 The Emergence of the Modern International System Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 3-27. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
3 The International System During the 19th Century Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 28-53. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
4 The International System During the 19th Century Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 28-53. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
5 The First World War: 1914-1918 Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 54-84. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
6 The First World War: 1914-1918 Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 54-84. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
7 World Politics in the Interwar Years 1919-193 Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 86-114 Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
8 MID TERM EXAM
9 The Second World War 1939-1945 Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 116-147. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
10 The Second World War 1939-1945 Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 116-147. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
11 The Cold War: Global Developments Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 148-177. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
12 The Cold War: Global Developments Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 148-177. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
13 The Cold War: Bölgesel Developments Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 178-205. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
14 The World Since the Cold War: From 1989 to onwards Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University, p. 206-235. Şeyşane, V. & Pheiffer, E. P. (2019). History of International Relations. Anadolu University.
15 General Evaluation - -
16 Final Exam
17 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1
C1 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1
C2 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1
C3 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1
C4 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1
C5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant