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| Code | SBUS303 |
| 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 | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör.Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ |
Course Goal
This course aims to focus on the political structures and institutions of developing countries.
Course Content
This course reviews specific features of politics in the developing world, and critically addresses common issues and challenges in this diverse set of countries.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Gelişmekte Olan Ülkeler, İbrahim S. Canbolat;Alfa Aktüel Yayınları; 2021
Notes
Gelişmiş ve Gelişmekte Olan Ülkelerde Dışa Açıklık, Demokrasi ve Gelir Dağılımı İlişkisi. Seyfettin ARTAN, Cemalettin KALAYCI. SOSYAL GÜVENLİK DERGİSİ, Temmuz 2014, Cilt 4, Sayı 2, Sayfa 69-88.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | understands major political, social and economic challenges facing the developing world. |
| LO02 | critically assess the impact of global processes on the political structures of developing countries. |
| LO03 | uses the comparative methods for the purposes of hypothesis construction and theory testing. |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 to course, assessment and seminar work | Lecture, discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Regime Types: Non-democratic regimes | Lecture, small group discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 3 | Waves of democratisation in developing world | Lecture, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Elections in the developing world | Lecture, small group discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Political parties and interest groups in the developing world | Lecture, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Leaders, parliaments and governments: executive-legislative relations | Lecture, small group discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Judicial systems in the developing world | Lecture, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Studying for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Civil society and political culture in the developing world | Lecture, small group discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Globalisation and the developing world | Lecture, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Human rights protection in developing countries | Lecture, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 12 | Current issues in the developing world I: international terrorism | Lecture, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Current Issues in the developing world II: ethnic conflict | Lecture, small group discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Future challenges for developing countries: poverty, social inequality, sustainable development and democratic consolidation | Lecture, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Debate: Researched-based presentation on Democratic vs. Non-Democratic Regimes in the Developing World | Lecture, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Debate: The relationship between religion and politics in developing countries | Lecture, presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 17 | Final exam | studying 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 | ||