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Course Description Course Name : World Politics and Globalization Course Code : UİY 715 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Discusses the concept and theories of globalization. Explains processes of globalization and analyzes its impact to the international relations. Analyzes the international issues within the framework of globalization. Examines how globalization affects the structure of the nation-state. Discusses the issue of globalization and identity politics. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : 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 Contents : 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. 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 David Held ve Anthony McGrew, “Giriş: Büyük Küreselleşme Tartışması”, Held ve McGrew (der.), Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 7-69. Lecture, discussion 2 What is Globalization? Main Themes and Issues D. Held, A. McGrew, D. Goldblatt, D. and J. Perraton, “Küreselleşmeyi Yeniden Düşünmek”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 88-96. Anthony Giddens, “Modernliğin Küreselleşmesi”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 81-87. Lecture, discussion 3 Theories of Globalization D. Held, A. McGrew, D. Goldblatt, D. and J. Perraton, “Küreselleşmeyi Yeniden Düşünmek”, Held ve McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler, 2008, shf. 88-96. Stanley Hoffman, “Küreselleşmelerin Çarpışması”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 133-139. Lecture, discussion 4 Globalization and State I: Transformation of the Nation-State in the Process of Globalization Susan Strange, “Devletlerin Azalan Otoritesi”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 155-163. Michael Mann, “Küreselleşme Ulus-Devletin Yükselişine Son mu Verdi?”, Held ve McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 164-177. Lecture, discussion 5 Globalization and State II Anthony Payne, “Küreselleşme ve Bölgeselci Yönetişim Tarzları” Held ve McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 257-268. James Rosenau, “Yeni Bir Küresel Düzende Yönetişim”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 269-281. Lecture, discussion 6 Challenges in a Globalized World I: Globalization, Culture and Identity John Tomlinson, “Küreselleşme ve Kültürel Kimlik”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 320-329. Anthony D. Smith, “Küresel bir Kültüre Doğru mu?”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 330-339. Samuel Huntington, “Medeniyetler Çatışması mı?”, Doğu Batı, Mayıs-Haziran-Temmuz 2007. Lecture, discussion 7 Challenges in a Globalized World II: Global Inequalities 1999 BM Kalkınma Raporu, “Küresel eşitsizlik biçimleri”, Held ve McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 502-509. Manuel Castells, “Dördüncü Dünya’nın Yükselişi”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf.510-520. Joseph Stiglitz, “Küresel Kurumların Vaatleri”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 566-570. Lecture, discussion 8 Mid term exam Studying for the exam - 9 Challenges in a Globalized World III: Richard Falk, Yırtıcı Küreselleşme, shf.171-182. Mary Kaldor, “Küresel Sivil Toplum”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 663-667. Robert Dahl, “Uluslararası Örgütler Demokratik Olabilir mi?”, Held ve McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 628-642. Lecture, discussion 10 Presentations Preparing presentation Discussion, presentation 11 Presentations Preparing presentation Discussion, presentation 12 Presentations Preparing presentation Discussion, presentation 13 Presentations Preparing presentation Discussion, presentation 14 Presentations Preparing presentation Discussion, presentation 15 Presentations Preparing presentation Discussion, presentation 16/17 Final exam Studying for the exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008.  Anthony Giddens. Elimizden Kaçıp Giden Dünya: Küreselleşme Hayatımızı Nasıl Yeniden Şekillendiriyor?, İstanbul: Alfa, 2000.  Manuel Castells. Enformasyon Çağı: Ekonomi, Toplum, Kültür. II. Cilt. Kimliğin Gücü, İstanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2008.  G. Arrighi, T. Hopkins, I. Wallerstein. Sistem Karşıtı Hareketler. İstanbul: Metis, 1995.  Richard Falk. Yırtıcı Küreselleşme. İstanbul: Küre, 2002.  Doğu Batı dergisinin Şubat-Mart-Nisan 2002 (“Küreselleşme”) ve Mayıs-Haziran-Temmuz 2007 (“Medeniyetler Çatışması”) sayıları.  Richard Falk. Dünya Düzeni Nereye?: Amerikan Emperyal Jeopolitikası. İstanbul: Metis.  Fuat Keyman, Ali Yaşar Sarıbay (der.). Global/Yerel Ekseninde Türkiye, İst: Alfa, 2000. 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 2 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 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. 5 3 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5 4 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 1 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. 4 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. 2 11 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4 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. 5 * 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.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 127 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.08 ECTS Credit: 5