Political Problems of Globalization
International Relations
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Problems of Globalization | ULI111 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatma Anıl ÖZTOP
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining major factors that have created and furthered globalization process
2) Expounding major features of globalization process
3) Recognizing effects and results of globalization process
4) Discussing problems resulted from globalization process
5) Recognizing globalization debates
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | No relation | Low | High | Middle | |
| 2 | Low | High | Middle | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Great Powers in the World Politics and the World Power Balance
Course Contents
This course provides candidates with knowledge on research and analysis of reasons, features, effects and problems of globalization.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction2) The Origin of Globalization
3) Perspectives and Approaches on Globalization
4) Theorizing Globalization
5) What are “Global” Issues?-Basic Debates and Issues
6) Globalization and Politics
7) The Impact of Globalization on Nation-State
8) Globalization and Inequity
9) Mid-term Exam
10) Global Flows:Globalization of the Economy
11) Global Flows: Globalization and Migration
12) Global Flows: Globalization and Terrorism
13) Global Flows: Globalization, Cyberpolitics and Technology
14) Globalization Environmental Issues
15) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Discussion
2) Case Study
3) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Presentation/Seminar to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required