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| Code | ILEM739 |
| Name | Theories of Modernisation and Social Change |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÖZLEM AYDOĞMUŞ ÖRDEM |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. ÖZLEM AYDOĞMUŞ ÖRDEM
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
To raise awareness about the social changes historically brought by the modernization that emerged in the West. Modernization theory as applied to Turkey to discuss their impact on the modernization. Contemporary issues such as globalization, migration, east-west segregation, alienation and urbanization are discussed in the frame of modernization theories. To discuss the positive and strong aspects of modernization as well as its negative and weak points.
Course Content
The theories of modernization that emerged in the 18th century and that have continued up to today; They cover classical modernization, modernization of industrial revolution, poststructuralism, postcolonial and postindustrial periods. They also include social change issues such as the abolition of slavery, the emergence of the individual, the emergence of feminist theories and movements, and the marginalization of society.
Course Precondition
The course has no prerequisites.
Resources
• Findley, C. V. (1980). Bureaucratic Reform in the Ottoman Empire: The Sublime Porte, 1789-1922. Princeton University Press. Inglehart, R., & Welzel, C. (2005). Modernization, cultural change, and democracy: The human development sequence. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. • Kim, U. E., Triandis, H. C., Kâğitçibaşi, Ç. E., Choi, S. C. E., & Yoon, G. E. (1994). Individualism and collectivism: Theory, method, and applications. Sage Publications, Inc.
Notes
• Findley, C. V. (1980). Bureaucratic Reform in the Ottoman Empire: The Sublime Porte, 1789-1922. Princeton University Press. Inglehart, R., & Welzel, C. (2005). Modernization, cultural change, and democracy: The human development sequence. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. • Kim, U. E., Triandis, H. C., Kâğitçibaşi, Ç. E., Choi, S. C. E., & Yoon, G. E. (1994). Individualism and collectivism: Theory, method, and applications. Sage Publications, Inc.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students will be able to explain the concepts within modernization theories. |
| LO02 | Students will have enough knowledge about modernization discussions. |
| LO03 | Students gain awareness about social changes after modernization. |
| LO04 | Students will be able to analyze the problems experienced after modernization. |
| LO05 | Students can develop a critical view of modernization and post modernization phenomena. |
| LO06 | Students can write articles about Modernization. |
| LO07 | Students will be able to evaluate modernization theories with an interdisciplinary perspective. |
| LO08 | Students will be able to use academic concepts by making group discussions after reading the articles. |
| LO09 | Students will be able to distinguish concepts related to modernization and create problem / hypoptesis / research questions by reducing these concepts to special. |
| LO10 | Students will be able to evaluate current social changes within the framework of modernization theories and concepts. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in Communication Studies disciplines. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient knowledge about the basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He/she has knowledge of basic methodological approaches, methods, research techniques and their application and evaluation in communication and media studies. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify local, national and international problems in the field of Communication Studies. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selects data collection and analysis techniques within the appropriate methodologies and applies empirical studies in order to solve these problems, | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | She /he reports a social research she designed in the field of communication studies and turns it into original works in accordance with academic rules. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to analyze and synthesize the phenomena in the field of social sciences in an interdisciplinary context. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team by taking responsibility. . | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | She/he carryes her/his education to the next level of education. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He/she transfers his/her knowledge of the field in an effective and systematic way, both verbally and in writing. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognizes and applies social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops critical thinking skills. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts of Modernization | Meeting and Basic Concepts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Early Modernization Theories (18th century) | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Classical Modernization Theories (18th century) | Article Reading and Analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Social Changes Made by Early and Classical Modernization | Identification of research questions related to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | 20th Century Modernization Paradigms (1900-1945) | Reading Theorists | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Post-Industrial Period (1945 and Present) | Article Reading and Analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Post-Colonialism and Development | Article Reading and Analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Discussions after Modernization | Article reading and presentation for presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Poststructuralism and the collapse of the paradigm | Presentation for presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Post-1945 Social Changes | Article Reading and Analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Applied Modernization Debates: Turkish Modernization | Reading Theorists | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Critical Perspective on Modernization (Strengths / Weaknesses) | Identification of research questions related to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Disciplinary Perspectives on Modernization (Literature, Politics and Linguistics) | Article reading and presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | (Un)Modernization syndromes | Reviewed sheet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||