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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş. Gör. Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ |
| Course Instructor |
Arş. Gör. Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ
(Güz)
(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 | Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzes data related to social sciences. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 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 |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||