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Course Description Course Name : Globalization and Social Movements Course Code : UİY 706 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains processes of globalization and analyzes its impact to the international relations. Examines how globalization affects the structure of the nation-state. Analyzes the international issues within the framework of globalization. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : In this course, the basic concepts used in making sense of globalization and the description of the processes that make up the concept of social movements will be examined. Course Contents : In this course, 1) the nature and content of the social movements within the framework of different intellectual traditions and social movements theories, 2) reflection of the social movements literature on IR theories, 3) effects of local, national and global social movements, civil society organizations on economic, political, cultural and social change and transformation. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction: What is globalization? What is a social movement?: Key Concepts and Issues • Kenan Çayır, “Toplumsal Sahnenin Yeni Aktörleri: Yeni Sosyal Hareketler”, Kenan Çayır (haz.), Yeni Sosyal Hareketler: Teorik Açılımlar, shf.16-33. • Doğan Çetinkaya, “Tarih ve Kuram Arasında Toplumsal Hareketler”, Doğan Çetinkaya (der.), Toplumsal Hareketler: Tarih, Teori ve Deneyim, shf. 15-61. • David Meyer, “Protest and Political Process” in Kate Nash and Alan Scott (eds), The Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology, Blackwell Publishing, 2004. Lecture, discussion 2 Introduction: What is a social movement?: Key Concepts and Issues • Kenan Çayır, “Toplumsal Sahnenin Yeni Aktörleri: Yeni Sosyal Hareketler”, Kenan Çayır (haz.), Yeni Sosyal Hareketler: Teorik Açılımlar, shf.16-33. • Doğan Çetinkaya, “Tarih ve Kuram Arasında Toplumsal Hareketler”, Doğan Çetinkaya (der.), Toplumsal Hareketler: Tarih, Teori ve Deneyim, shf. 15-61. • David Meyer, “Protest and Political Process” in Kate Nash and Alan Scott (eds), The Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology, Blackwell Publishing, 2004. Lecture, discussion 3 Resource Mobilization Theory • J.D. McCarthy and M.N. Zald. 1977. “Resource Mobilization and Social Movements: A Partial Theory”, American Journal of Sociology 82, 6 (1977): 1212-1241. • Craig Jenkins, “Resource Mobilization Theory and the Study of Social Movements”, Annual Review of Sociology 9 (1983): 527-553. Lecture, discussion 4 Political Process Model and Framing • Sidney Tarrow, “Introduction” and “Chapter 1: Collective Action and Social Movements”, Power in Movement: Social Movements, Collective and Politics. New York and Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994, pp.1-27. • H.P. Kitschelt, “Political Opportunity Structures and Political Protest: Anti-Nuclear Movements in Four Democracies”, British Journal of Political Science 16 (1986): 57-85. Lecture, discussion 5 New Social Movements • Alberto Melucci, “Çağdaş Hareketlerin Sembolik Meydan Okuması”, Kenan Çayır (haz.), Yeni Sosyal Hareketler: Teorik Açılımlar, shf.81-107. • Alain Touraine, “An Introduction to the Study of Social Movements”, Social Research 52, 4 (1985): 749-787. • Alberto Melucci, “A Strange Kind of Newness: What’s ‘New’ in New Social Movements?” in E. Larana, H. Johnston and J. Gusfield (eds.) New Social Movements: from Ideology to Identity. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1994. Lecture, discussion 6 NSMs & Identity Politics • Jean Cohen, “Strateji ya da Kimlik: Yeni Teorik Paradigmalar ve Sosyal Hareketler”, Kenan Çayır (haz.), Yeni Sosyal Hareketler: Teorik Açılımlar, shf.109-129. • Hank Johnston, Enrique Larana ve J. Gusfrield, “Kimlikler, Şikayetler ve Yeni Sosyal Hareketler”, K.Çayır (haz.), Yeni Sosyal Hareketler: Teorik Açılımlar, shf.131-161. • Francesca Polletta and James Jasper, “Collective Identity and Social Movements”, Annual Review of Sociology, 27 (2001): 283-305. Lecture, discussion 7 Globalization,Social Movements, Global Governance and Democracy • Manuel Castells, “Dünyanın Öbür Yüzü: Yeni Küresel Düzene Karşı Toplumsal Hareketler”, Kimliğin Gücü, İstanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2008, shf. 97-216. • Margaret Keck & Kathryn Sikkink, “Transnational advocacy networks in international and regional politics”, International Social Science Journal 51 (1999), 159. Lecture, discussion 8 Globalization,Social Movements, Global Governance and Democracy • Sidney Tarrow, “Köklü Kozmopolitler ve Ulusötesi Aktivistler”, Doğan Çetinkaya (der.), Toplumsal Hareketler: Tarih, Teori ve Deneyim, shf. 113-141/Sidney Tarrow, The New Transnational Activism, New York: Cambridge UP, 2005, pp.1-56. • Margaret Keck & Kathryn Sikkink, “Transnational advocacy networks in international and regional politics”, International Social Science Journal 51 (1999), 159. Lecture, discussion 9 Book presentations book analysis Students´ presentations 10 Book presentations book analysis Students´ presentations 11 Book presentations book analysis Students´ presentations 12 Book presentations book analysis Students´ presentations 13 Book presentations book analysis Students´ presentations 14 Book presentations book analysis Students´ presentations 15 Book presentations book analysis Students´ presentations 16/17 Book presentations book analysis Students´ presentations   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Manuel Castells. 1997. The Power of Identity. Vol. 2, The Information Age: Economy, Society and Culture. Oxford: Blackwell.  Donatella Della Porta et.al. 2006. Globalization from Below: Transnational Activists and Protest Networks. London: University of Minnesota Press.  M. Keck and K. Sikkink. 1998. Activists Beyond Borders: Advocacy Networks in International Politics. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.  E. Larana, H. Johnston and J. Gusfield (eds.) New Social Movements: from Ideology to Identity. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1994.  Alberto Melucci. 1996. Challenging Codes: Collective Action in the Information Age, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.  Jackie Smith. 2008. Social Movements for Global Democracy. Baltimore:The Johns Hopkins UP.  Sidney Tarrow. 2005. The New Transnational Activism. New York: Cambridge University Press.  G. Arrighi, T. Hopkins, I. Wallerstein. Sistem Karşıtı Hareketler. İstanbul: Metis, 1995.  Manuel Castells, Enformasyon Çağı: Ekonomi, Toplum, Kültür. II. Cilt. Kimliğin Gücü, İstanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2008.  Kenan Çayır (haz.), Yeni Sosyal Hareketler: Teorik Açılımlar, İstanbul: Kaknüs Yay, 1999.  Y. Doğan Çetinkaya (der.), Toplumsal Hareketler: Tarih, Teori ve Deneyim, İst.: İletişim, 2008.  Richard Falk. Yırtıcı Küreselleşme. İstanbul: Küre, 2002. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 100 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. 5 2 Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. 4 3 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 4 4 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 4 5 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 6 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5 7 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4 8 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5 9 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5 10 Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. 4 11 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 5 12 Gains the ability to use different resources in an area of non- investigating within the framework of academic rules, to provide and efficient synthesis of the information obtained. 5 13 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. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total 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 2 20 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 124 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.96 ECTS Credit: 5