Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Betül URHAN ÇELİK
Associate Prof. Dr. Bora YENİHAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Sayim YORGUN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Evaluate the changes on trade union structures as a result of globalization
2) Evaluate the threads related to the future of trade unions and acceleration of trade unions as a result of globalization
3) Discuss effects of multinational corporations on trade unions
4) Analyze new organisations and their struggles of global labour movement
5) Foresee the future of global labour movement

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	Low	No relation
	2	High	High	High	High	Low	No relation
	3	High	High	High	High	Low	No relation
	4	High	High	High	High	Low	No relation
	5	High	High	High	High	Low	No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on the concept and development of globalisation, and its effects, information society and service sector, multinational corporations and their effects,consequences of globalization and the effects of working life, restructuring in the international trade union movement and the developments in collective bargaining.

Weekly Schedule

1) Concept of Globalization
2) The effects of globalization
3) Information Society and servises sectors
4) Multinational companies
5) Consequences of globalization
6) The effects of globalization on labor relations
7) New production and management techniques
8) Midterm
9) The effects of globalization on structure and function trade union
10) Global struggle against trade unions
11) Global unionism struggle
12) Trade Union Activities in Multinational Companies
13) Restructuring in trade unions
14) Restructuring the international trade union movement
15) Collective bargainin in globalization process
16) Final

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Unions On Globalization Process	CEK106	Elective	Master's degree	1	Spring	7