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| Code | POLS428 |
| Name | Globalization |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
This course provides an overview of the current debates on globalization and the state. The main focus is on the changing relationship between state, society, and the individual in a globalizing world. Topics to be covered include globalization, the state, nationalism, political identity, citizenship and democracy.
Course Content
In this course, what globalization is, how it is defined, globalization processes and the basic theories to explain this processes will be examined. The course also discusses the basic threats of globalization to the the nation-state and the reflections of this development to the international relations, the anti-globalization social movements, current issues in the international arena such as global terrorism and global inequalities.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Manfred Steger, Globalization: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford UP, 2021.
Notes
David Held and Anthony McGrew (eds). Global Transformations.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Discusses the concept and theories of globalization. |
| LO02 | Explains processes of globalization and analyzes its the impact to international relations. |
| LO03 | Analyzes international issues within the framework of globalization. |
| LO04 | Examines how globalization affects the structure of the nation-state. |
| LO05 | Discusses the issue of globalization and identity politics. |
| LO06 | Discusses the place and the importance of Turkey in a globalized world. |
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. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Manfred Steger, Globalization A very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Globalization: a contested concept | Steger, Globalization, a contested concept, chp.1 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Approaches to Globalization I | David Held and Anthony McGrew, Introduction, in Held and McGrew (eds). Global Transformations. Stanley Hoffman, Clash of Globalizations in Held and McGrew (eds), Global Transformations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Approaches to Globalization II | David Held and Anthony McGrew, Introduction, in Held and McGrew (eds). Global Transformations. Stanley Hoffman, Clash of Globalizations in Held and McGrew (eds), Global Transformations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | The Ideological Dimension of Globalization | Manfred Steger, Ideological Dimension of Globalization, chp. 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | The Political Dimension of Globalization: Nation-state and Global Governance | Steger, The Political Dimension of Globalization, chp.4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | The Economic Dimension of Globalization: Global Inequalities | Steger, The Economic Dimension of Globalization, chp.3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | The Cultural Dimension of Globalization and Identity Politics | Steger, The Cultural Dimension of Globalization, chp.5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Anti-globalization Movements | Manuel Castells, Power of Identity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | The Future of Globalization | Steger, The Future of Globalization, chp.8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Presentations-1 | Presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Presentations-2 | Presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Presentations-3 | Presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Presentations-Review | Presentations-Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,52 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||