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Course Description Course Name : Nation-state And Globalization Course Code : IR 412 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 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´ the impact to the international relations. Analyzes the international issues within the framework of globalization. Examines how globalization affects the structure of the nation-state. Discuss the issue of globalization and identity politics. Discuss the place and the importance of Turkey in a globalized world. 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 : Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 2 What is globalization? Main Consepts and Issues Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 3 Approaches in Globalization I Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 4 Approaches in Globalization II Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 5 The ideological dimension of globalization Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 6 Globalization and the State I: Transformation of the nation-state Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 7 Globalization and the State II: Multilayered / supranational governance Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 8 Mid Term Exam Studying for exam written exam 9 Challenges in a Globalized World I: Globalization, Culture, and Identity I Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture and discussion 10 Challenges in a Globalized World I: Globalization, Culture, and Identity I Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture and discussion 11 Challenges in a Globalized World II: Global Inequalities Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture and discussion 12 Challenges in a Globalized World III: Globalization and Social Movements Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture and discussion 13 Challenges in a Globalized World IV: Post-September 11 world and Terrorism I Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture and discussion 14 Challenges in a Globalized World IV: Post-September 11 world and Terrorism II Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 15 General Evaluation Reading assignment Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Studying for exam written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008.  Kudret Bülbül (der.) Küreselleşme: Temel Metinler, Ankara: Orion, 2009.  Anthony Giddens. Elimizden Kaçıp Giden Dünya: Küreselleşme Hayatımızı Nasıl Yeniden Şekillendiriyor?, İstanbul: Alfa, 2000.  Peter Berger ve S. Huntington (der.), Bir Küre, Bin bir Küreselleşme, Kitap Yay., 2003.  Richard Falk. Yırtıcı Küreselleşme. İstanbul: Küre, 2002.  G. Arrighi, T. Hopkins, I. Wallerstein. Sistem Karşıtı Hareketler. İstanbul: Metis, 1995.  Richard Falk. Dünya Düzeni Nereye?: Amerikan Emperyal Jeopolitikası. İst.: Metis, 2005.  Fuat Keyman, Ali Yaşar Sarıbay (der.). Global/Yerel Ekseninde Türkiye, İst: Alfa, 2000.  Manfred Steger. Küreselleşme. Ankara: Dost, 2004. 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 Use the basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares 1 2 List and define the concepts of business management, and explain their relations to each other 2 3 List and define the fundamental conceptual models, numerical and statistical techniques of business administartion and identify their advantages and disadvantages. 1 4 List and define the relationship between the basic concepts of economy and business management ; indicate the strong and weak sides of each method. 2 5 Explain how to create the fundamental conceptual models and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration. 2 6 Explain how to interpret the results gathered through the application and/or implementation of conceptual models and/or numerical and statistical methods of business management. 1 7 Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems 4 8 Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods 1 9 Use the basic numerical and statistical softwares 2 10 Follow latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of life long learning 5 11 Use different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field. 5 12 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements in academic and business context 5 13 Perceive and interpret the feelings, ideas and behaviours of people appropriately, and express himself/herself accurately in written or oral format 5 14 Question traditional approaches, methods and implementations; develop and implement alternative methods when required 5 15 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 16 Determine the most appropriate approaches, implementations and methods of business management considering sectors, their sizes, resources, cultures, goals and objectives 1 17 Monitor external factors such as industrial structures, competition, technologies, economics, politics, cultures that affects the activities of businesses and interpret their impact on businesses 1 18 Take initiative individually or/and as a member of a team, lead and work effectively 4 19 As well as professional development, improve him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities, identifying needs of learning. 0 * 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 6 6     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6