POLS303 Politics in Developing Countries

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

Information

Code POLS303
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 İngilizce
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

Main aim of this lecture is to explore the main literature in the field of politics in developing countries.

Course Content

In this lecture political developments in developing countries will be analysed under general categories

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Political Development in Emerging Nations, Howard J. Wiarda, Wadsworth Publishing

Notes

Handelman, Howard. 2013. The Challenge of Third World Development. 7th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It explores different definitions of development
LO02 It analyses common political characteristics in developing countries
LO03 It establishes cause and effect relationship between political developments in developing countries
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. 3
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. 4
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 Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 The Concept of Development: Origins and main themes Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Military Coups and the emergence of bureaucratic authoritarianism Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Transitions to Democracy Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Religion and Politics Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Conflict Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Women and Development Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Civil society and political culture in developing countries Related Chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Globalisation and the developing world Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Human rights in developing countries Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Developing countries and international terrorism Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Ethnic conflict in developing countries Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Future challenges for developing countries Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Religion-state relations in developing countries Related chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Presentations Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
17 Term Exams Preparation 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 11:21