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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Nation-state And Globalization |
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| Course Code |
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IR 412 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (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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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.
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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 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. |
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| Course Contents |
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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. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms |
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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 |
Reading assignment |
Lecture and discussion |
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2 |
Conceptualization of globalization |
Reading assignment |
Lecture and discussion |
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3 |
Theory of globalization: dimensions and contradictions |
Reading assignment |
Lecture and discussion |
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4 |
Globalization and the State I: Transformation of the nation-state |
Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture and discussion |
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5 |
Globalization and the State II: Multilayered / supranational governance |
Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture and discussion |
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6 |
Europeanization: Social and Political Transformation of Europe |
Reading assignment |
Lecture and discussion |
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7 |
The fate of national culture and identity in a global age |
Reading assignment |
Lecture and discussion |
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8 |
Mid Term Exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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9 |
Globalization and Inequalities |
Reading assignment |
Lecture and discussion |
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10 |
Globalization, civil society, transnational social movements and democracy |
Reading assignment |
Lecture and discussion |
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11 |
Student presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation and discussion |
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12 |
Student presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation and discussion |
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13 |
Student presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation and discussion |
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14 |
Student presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation and discussion |
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15 |
Student presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Eric Hobsbawm. Küreselleşme, Demokrasi ve Terörizm. Agora, 2008.
Richard Falk. Yırtıcı Küreselleşme. İstanbul: Küre, 2002.
Richard Falk. Dünya Düzeni Nereye?: Amerikan Emperyal Jeopolitikası. İstanbul: Metis, 2005.
David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008.
E. Fuat Keyman, Ali Yaşar Sarıbay (der.). Global/Yerel Ekseninde Türkiye, İstanbul: Alfa, 2000.
Anthony Giddens. Elimizden Kaçıp Giden Dünya: Küreselleşme Hayatımızı Nasıl Yeniden Şekillendiriyor?, İstanbul: Alfa, 2000.
Doğu Batı dergisinin Şubat-Mart-Nisan 2002 (“Küreselleşme”) ve Mayıs-Haziran-Temmuz 2007 (“Medeniyetler Çatışması”) sayıları.
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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 |
3 |
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. |
5 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
5 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
4 |
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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. |
3 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
3 |
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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. |
0 |
| * 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 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
15 |
45 |
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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: | 147 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.88 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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