POLS428 Globalization

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS428
Name Globalization
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course provides an overview of the current debates on globalization and the state. The main focus is on the changing relationship between state, society, and the individual in a globalizing world. Topics to be covered include globalization, the state, nationalism, political identity, citizenship and democracy.

Course Content

In this course, what globalization is, how it is defined, globalization processes and the basic theories to explain this processes will be examined. The course also discusses the basic threats of globalization to the the nation-state and the reflections of this development to the international relations, the anti-globalization social movements, current issues in the international arena such as global terrorism and global inequalities.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Resources

Manfred Steger, Globalization: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford UP, 2021.

Notes

David Held and Anthony McGrew (eds). Global Transformations.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Discusses the concept and theories of globalization.
LO02 Explains processes of globalization and analyzes its the impact to international relations.
LO03 Analyzes international issues within the framework of globalization.
LO04 Examines how globalization affects the structure of the nation-state.
LO05 Discusses the issue of globalization and identity politics.
LO06 Discusses the place and the importance of Turkey in a globalized world.


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. 5
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. 4
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.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself.
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.
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. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary.
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. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction Manfred Steger, Globalization A very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Globalization: a contested concept Steger, Globalization, a contested concept, chp.1 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Approaches to Globalization I David Held and Anthony McGrew, Introduction, in Held and McGrew (eds). Global Transformations. Stanley Hoffman, Clash of Globalizations in Held and McGrew (eds), Global Transformations. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Approaches to Globalization II David Held and Anthony McGrew, Introduction, in Held and McGrew (eds). Global Transformations. Stanley Hoffman, Clash of Globalizations in Held and McGrew (eds), Global Transformations. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 The Ideological Dimension of Globalization Manfred Steger, Ideological Dimension of Globalization, chp. 7 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 The Political Dimension of Globalization: Nation-state and Global Governance Steger, The Political Dimension of Globalization, chp.4 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 The Economic Dimension of Globalization: Global Inequalities Steger, The Economic Dimension of Globalization, chp.3 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 The Cultural Dimension of Globalization and Identity Politics Steger, The Cultural Dimension of Globalization, chp.5 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Anti-globalization Movements Manuel Castells, Power of Identity Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 The Future of Globalization Steger, The Future of Globalization, chp.8 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Presentations-1 Presentations Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Presentations-2 Presentations Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Presentations-3 Presentations Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Presentations-Review Presentations-Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 30 30
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 138
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,52
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 27.11.2022 04:52