International Organizations and World Politics

blended course

The course mainly explores the role, functions and effectiveness of international organizations in international politics from both theoretical/conceptual and empirical perspectives. In doing so, the course also examines approaches of great powers and middle powers to the issues of international organizations, global governance and world politics in detail. While exploring possible ways of improving the capacity of the international community as a whole to deal with global challenges, the course aims to help students gain a deeper understanding of how international organizations work (or doesn’t), as well as the margins of maneuverability within it for improving outcomes. The course combines both theoretical and policy-oriented perspectives in examining the performance of international organizations in the issue-areas of peace and security, economic and social development as well as democratization and human rights.

Course leader

Prof. Dr. Tarık Oğuzlu

Target group

The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students in social sciences, international relations, humanities, arts, communication, political science, economics, management, journalism and business administration.

Course aim

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to analyze the role and status of international organizations in world politics from theoretical and empirical perspectives as well as the approaches of great powers and middle powers to the issues of international organizations, global governance and world politics in detail.

Credits info

5 EC
5 ECTS credits

Fee info

USD 1090: Early Registration Discounted Fee Valid Until 01 November 2023.
Program Fee Includes;
50 face to face + online course hours and relevant ECTS credits. Each applicant can only choose 1 course subject.
Course materials
6 Nights accommodation in luxurious resort hotel in Antalya, all inclusive basis.
8 Nights in 4 Star Hotell Accommodation (Bed and Breakfast) in shared rooms in Istanbul
Free airport transfer (for groups 10+ students)
Two weekend sightseeing tours ( Bosphorus Boat Tour & Historical Peninsula )
Free Museum entrances
Graduation Certificate
Graduation Ceremony and Party
Delightful Istanbul Program Amenities ( Bag, Sweatshirt, Notebook and Pens)
USD 1190: Program fee valid until the end of the regsitration deadline.
Program Fee Includes;
50 face to face + online course hours and relevant ECTS credits. Each applicant can only choose 1 course subject.
Course materials
6 Nights accommodation in luxurious resort hotel in Antalya, all inclusive basis.
8 Nights 4 Star Hotel Accommodation ( Bed & Breakfast) in shared rooms in Istanbul
Free airport transfer (for groups 10+ students)
Two weekend sightseeing tours ( Bosphorus Boat Tour & Historical Peninsula )
Free Museum entrances
Graduation Certificate
Graduation Ceremony and Party
Delightful Istanbul Program Amenities ( Bag, Sweatshirt, Notebook and Pens)

Scholarships

Scholarship scheme is coordinated with universities only.