1. 1 INT 313: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION Fatih University Department of International Relations MURAT ALAKEL

2. 2 Course Objectives provide students with an understanding of how international organizations function in world affairs 1. explore the concepts, theoriesand history of IOs, 2. UN, NATO, EU, WTO, IMF, World Bank.

3. 3 Course Outline PART I: THEORETICAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Basic Concepts and Definitions Types of International Organizations Theoretical Overview of International Organizations Historical Evolution of International Organizations

4. 4 Course Outline PART II: THE FUNCTIONING OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS The United Nations North Atlantic Treaty Organization The European Union World Trade Organization International Monetary Fund and the World Bank

5. 5 Grading Criteria · 2 Midterm Examinations (30 %each, total 60 %) · Final Examination (40 %) · Writing Assignments (5 % each, total 15 %, Bonus) · Attendance and Participation

6. 6 Course web site: http://www.fatih.edu.tr/~murat alakel Contact e-mail: malakel@fatih.edu.tr malakel@fatih.edu.tr

7. 7 Have a Nice Semester!..