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| Code | ILEM733 |
| Name | Multicultural Society and Diversity Management/Diversity and Intercultural Communication |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| 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 | Prof. Dr. SEYFİ ÖZGÜZEL |
Course Goal / Objective
1. To be able to analyze the cause-effect relations of migration / mobility in globalization. Is able to analyze visible and invisible causes of communication problems caused by this development. 2. The change of social-cultural structures in societies where diversity has grown due to migration / mobility will be discussed with several international examples and theories. Furthermore, how this change influences the functioning and communication of different service organizations will be discussed with theories and international examples. 3. Learning to recognize possible problems in different social layers rooted in migration and mobility and providing solutions to reduce or prevent these problems. 4. Learning to develop solution approachesconcerning communication problems in the area of migration / mobility at international-national and local level.
Course Content
In this module, migration (across borders), mobility; the meaning and types of this, the appearing problems, intercultural communication in the axis of culture and identity and also integration, will be dealt with. With a critical approach, the mutual influencing process between causes and results of migration at a universal, international, national and local level on one hand and political, social, cultural, economical area and employment on the other hand, will be analyzed. In this context, McLuhans enrichment-wealth opportunities and George Orwells danger approaches will be analyzed. Problems and solutions will be discussed within the frame of conceptual / theoretical approaches and critical communication studies. Topics such as globalization, migration, (cross-border) mobility, socio-cultural cohesion, national identity, intercultural communication and interaction, cultural prejudices, social life, cultural conflicts in education and business and social peace and harmony practices in the world will be discussed .
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Sosyoloji Düşüncesinin Özünde Öteki ile İlişki Dominique Schnapper, Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2005/Çok Kültürlülüğü Yeniden Düşünmek, Kültürel Çeşitlilik ve Siyasi Teori, Bhikhu Parekh, Phoenix Yayınları, 2010/Eşitsizliklerimiz ve Farklılıklarımızla Birlikte Yaşayabilecek miyiz? Alain Tourainne, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2001
Notes
Farklılıklarla Yaşamak: Kültürlerarası İletişim, Asker Kartarı, Ürün Yayınları, 2001
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Has the ability to explain the conceptions and theoretical frame that can clarify multiculturalism and diversity management from the perspective of intercultural communication. |
| LO02 | Has sufficient knowledge of elementary conceptual approaches in this area and has the ability to assess this information. |
| LO03 | Has the knowledge and expertise to carry out social research in a multicultural environment or in organisations with diversity, has the ability to analyze and synthesise it in an interdisciplinary context to report it. |
| LO04 | Has the ability to present implementable solution proposals for diversity and management as a natural result of multiculturalism. |
| LO05 | Has the ability to produce an appropriate paper according to the academic rules. |
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. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient knowledge about the basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify local, national and international problems in the field of Communication Studies. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selects data collection and analysis techniques within the appropriate methodologies and applies empirical studies in order to solve these problems, | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops critical thinking skills. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analyzing and discussing diversity from the perspective of globalization and Global Village | 'Çok Kültürlülük' kaynağı hakkında sunum hazırlanacak (Doytcheva, M) ve Profiting from Diversity (Bently v.d.) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Discussing differences in society and institutions from the perspective of communication | Implementing Diversity (Loden, M.) kaynağından yararlanarak Sosyal-kültürel, eğitim ve ekonomik farklılıkların kimliğe ve iletişime etkisi üzerine sunum hazırlanacak. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Discussing multiculturalism and diversity with Geert Hofstede's Theory on Cultural Dimensions | Allemaal Andersdenkenden/Kültürel Boyutlar Kuramı'na dayanarak Doğu- Batı kültürleri arasındaki temel farklar hususunda sunum hazırlanacak (Hofstede, Geert). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 4 | General approach on multiculturalism and the management of diversity | Analyzing Organizational Culture for Managing Diversity kaynağına dayalı olarak farklılıkların yönetimindeki ana sorunları araştıracak (Huhcheson, J v.d.) ve Cultures and Organisations (Hofstede, Geert) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | General approach of good practices in managing diversity | Paradigma of Managing Diversity, kaynağına dayanarak farklılıkların başarılı yönetimi için çözüm önerileri araştırılacak (Thomas D. v.d.) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Analysis of the characteristics of successful methods for managing diversity | Presentation/Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Multiculturalism, managing diversity and from the perspective of communication assessing and also discussing the possible causes of occured problems. | Managaing Diversity - Paper | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm examination/Assessment | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | The importance of intercultural communication in managing diversity in the context of globalization - Global Village | Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | From the perspective of interculturality, the theoretical approaches and critical communication activities towards solutions for managing diversity. | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Overview of public administration in Western Europe in the management of diversity | Intercultural Communication (Pürschel, H) ve Almanya ve Türkiye Özelinde Kültürlerarası İletişim başarılı örnekler araştırılacak (Yağbasan, M.) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | The management of diversity in education and social life in Western Europe | Farklı Kültürel Ortamlarda Çalışma ve İletişim kaynağına dayanarak başarı faktörlerinin sunumu hazırlanacak (Uzunçarşılı Soydaş, A) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | New developments and theories concerning multiculturalism and diversity | Het Multiculturele Drama (Scheffer Paul) ve Almanya ve Türkiye Özelinde Kültürlerarası İletişim (Yağbasan, M.) kaynaklarına dayanarak farklılıkların yönetiminde başarı faktörlerinin sunumu hazırlanacak. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | From the perspective of today's reality, a view of diversity management in Turkey. | Kültürlerarası Farklılıkların Yönetimi(Barutçugil, İsmet) ve Cultures Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions and Organizations Across Nations (Hofstede, Geert) kaynaklarına göre Türkiye için çözüm modelleri üretilecek. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | Final Preparation | Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Final | Ölçme Yöntemleri: 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 | ||