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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Ethnicity And Nationalism |
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| Course Code |
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IR 337 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gets information about the fundamental problems and debates of the analysis of the subjects ethnicity and nationalism.
Gets information about the different nationalism theories.
Able to question the nationalism literature.
Determines and analyses the problems about the construction and politicization of ethnic and national identities.
Able to collect and interpret the knowledge and explain the social and political cases via that knowledge.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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This course aims to teach theories of ethnicity and nationalism. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course will focus on issues and discussions about the politicization and formation of the ethnic and religious identities. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Important Concepts: What is Ethnic group, race and nation? |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Theories of Nationalism I |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Theories of Nationalism II |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
The politicization of ethnic and national identities |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Nationalist Movements and State |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Nationalism in a Globalized World |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Studying for exam |
- |
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9 |
Presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation |
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10 |
Presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation |
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11 |
Presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation |
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12 |
Presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation |
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13 |
Presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation |
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14 |
Presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation |
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15 |
General Review |
None |
Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for exam |
- |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Anthony D. Smith. 2009., Milli Kimlik. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.
Benedict Anderson. Hayali Cemaatler. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
Eric J. Hobsbawm. 2006. Milletler ve Milliyetçilik Program Mit Gerçeklik. Ayrıntı Yayınları.
Ernest Gellner. 2009. Milliyetçiliğe Bakmak. İletişim Yayınları, 3. Baskı.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
4 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
4 |
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2 |
Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. |
4 |
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3 |
Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
5 |
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4 |
Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. |
5 |
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5 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
4 |
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6 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
3 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
2 |
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8 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
0 |
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9 |
Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. |
0 |
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10 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
5 |
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11 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
2 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
2 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
15 |
60 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 148 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.92 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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