SBUS303 Politics in Developing Countries

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code SBUS303
Name Politics in Developing Countries
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
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 Instructor Arş.Gör.Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

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

Update Time: 13.05.2024 10:59