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Information
| Code | POLS303 |
| Name | Politics in Developing Countries |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör.Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ |
Course Goal
Main aim of this lecture is to explore the main literature in the field of politics in developing countries.
Course Content
In this lecture political developments in developing countries will be analysed under general categories
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Political Development in Emerging Nations, Howard J. Wiarda, Wadsworth Publishing
Notes
Handelman, Howard. 2013. The Challenge of Third World Development. 7th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It explores different definitions of development |
| LO02 | It analyses common political characteristics in developing countries |
| LO03 | It establishes cause and effect relationship between political developments in developing countries |
| LO04 | Discusses common political problems in developing countries. |
| LO05 | Discusses the political theories concerning developing countries. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | The Concept of Development: Origins and main themes | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Military Coups and the emergence of bureaucratic authoritarianism | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Transitions to Democracy | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Religion and Politics | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Conflict | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Women and Development | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Civil society and political culture in developing countries | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Globalisation and the developing world | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Human rights in developing countries | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Developing countries and international terrorism | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Ethnic conflict in developing countries | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Future challenges for developing countries | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Religion-state relations in developing countries | Related chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Presentations | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 123 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,92 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||