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Course Description Course Name : Politics in Developing Countries Course Code : IR 327 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : understands major political, social and economic challenges facing the developing world. critically assess the impact of global processes on the political structures of developing countries. uses the comparative methods for the purposes of hypothesis construction and theory testing. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to focus on the political structures and institutions of developing countries. Course Contents : This course reviews specific features of politics in the developing world, and critically addresses common issues and challenges in this diverse set of countries. 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 to course, assessment and seminar work None Lecture 2 "Regime Types: Non-democratic regimes" Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 3 Waves of democratisation in developing world Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, presentation 4 Elections in the developing world Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 5 Political parties and interest groups in the developing world Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, presentation 6 Leaders, parliaments and governments: executive-legislative relations Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 7 Judicial systems in the developing world Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, presentation 8 Mid-term exam Studying for exam - 9 Civil society and political culture in the developing world Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 10 Globalisation and the developing world Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, presentation 11 Human rights protection in developing countries Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 12 Current issues in the developing world I: international terrorism Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, presentation 13 Current Issues in the developing world II: ethnic conflict Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 14 Future challenges for developing countries: poverty, social inequality, sustainable development and democratic consolidation? Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, presentation 15 Debate: Researched-based presentation on Democratic vs. Non-Democratic Regimes in the Developing World Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, presentation 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Handelman, Howard (2005), The Challenge of Third World Development, NJ: Prentice Hall. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 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 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 2 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 3 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4 5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 3 6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 4 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 3 10 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 4 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4 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. 1 * 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 3 12 36     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 145 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.8 ECTS Credit: 6