Course Details Language of Instruction Turkish Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree Department / Program Political Science and International Relations (PhD) Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Elective Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course The objective of this course is to examine, at the graduate level, the transformation of the concept of security in the post-Cold War era, international and regional security threats, and the policies developed by states and international organizations to address them. Students are expected to compare traditional and critical approaches to security, analyze contemporary security issues based on evidence, and formulate policy recommendations. Course Content The course will cover the post-Cold War international system; realism and the Copenhagen School in security studies; securitization; human security; the transformation of NATO; ethnic conflicts; humanitarian intervention and the responsibility to protect; post-9/11 terrorism; civil wars; migration and border security; cybersecurity; hybrid warfare; the Russia-Ukraine war; the rise of China; climate and energy security; and Turkey’s regional security environment. The curriculum will incorporate academic readings, reports from international organizations, and comparative case studies. Course Methods and Techniques Lecture Discussion Case studies and analysis of foreign policy documents Small-group work Group work Student presentations Prerequisites and co-requisities None Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Mehmet Onder Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources N/A Course Notes The rules and regulations outlined below apply to all courses I teach; therefore, they are quite standard for me. Please do not take them personally. I have established these points based on my teaching experience to date. If you have any questions, I would be happy to discuss them with you in person or via email. Here they are: 1. I may frequently send emails to class participants using the provided email list or the online portal designated for announcements. Based on my past experience, these systems may occasionally fail to function properly due to issues such as internet connectivity problems or system maintenance. For this reason, I recommend that you provide me with your HKU email address. Please note that if you do not check the emails sent to your university account, you are still responsible for all information distributed to the class via email; therefore, you should ensure that your university emails are forwarded to an alternative email address that you check regularly. 2. Email is the preferred method for contacting me. When sending an email, please include the course code at the beginning of the subject line. You can generally expect a response within 24 hours, and I kindly ask that you extend the same courtesy to me. Furthermore, I reserve the right not to respond if an email is addressed incorrectly or inappropriately (for more information on how to email an instructor, you may consult this website: https://www.purdue.edu/advisors/students/professor.php). 3. Appointments for office hours must be scheduled via email at least 24 hours in advance. Your email should specify the topic and the reason for the meeting. This will allow me to prepare for our discussion beforehand and help save time for other students. If, in response to your request for office hours, we decide to meet online, I will send you a unique Zoom link for the meeting. Otherwise, we will meet in my office during the office hours specified in the course syllabus. 4. You are responsible for staying updated on all course assignments throughout the semester. In exceptional circumstances—such as serious, medically documented health issues—you may be permitted to make up requirements or, if necessary, receive an extension on assignments. The appropriate authority to contact regarding this process is the University Student Affairs Office. Furthermore, whenever possible, please notify me in advance if you are unable to meet a deadline so that I may assist you. Additionally, students who are unable to attend classes, examinations, or complete other assignments due to religious observances may be provided with a reasonable alternative opportunity to fulfill these academic responsibilities. Students are required to notify faculty and university authorities of the dates of any religious holidays for which they will be absent, providing reasonable advance notice. Please note that absence from classes or examinations for religious reasons does not exempt students from responsibility for any coursework covered during the period of their absence. 5. Students representing Hasan Kalyoncu University are not considered absent when they miss class to participate in performing arts, scientific and/or artistic endeavors, or intercollegiate athletic activities. Such students will be provided with the opportunity to make up any coursework missed. However, missing classes while representing the University does not exempt students from being held responsible for any material covered during their period of absence. To reiterate, it is crucial that you coordinate your absence in advance with your instructor and other relevant HKU university officials. Documents Barry Buzan ve Lene Hansen, Uluslararası Güvenlik Çalışmalarının Evrimi (seçilen bölümler); Alan Collins (ed.), Çağdaş Güvenlik Çalışmaları (seçilen bölümler). Assignments 1 Exams 2 Course Category Social Sciences %50 Field %50