| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minorities | ULI106 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. İrfan Kaya ÜLGER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Analyze minority issues around the world.
2) Evaluate the historical development of the nation-state system and their basic elements.
3) Prepare a report on minorities and major international organizations.
4) Prepare a report on minorities in post cold war.
5) Comment how to protect the rights of minorities in the international arena.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course covers the concept of minority and its meaning, religious minorities, national minorities, minorities rights, international protection of minority rights, European minorities, Balkan minorities, Minorities in Russia.
Weekly Schedule
1) The Term of Minority2) Minorities in 19th Century
3) Minoritis in League of Nations and the UN
4) The Effect of Minorities on International Politics
5) Minorities in the USA
6) Minorities in Russia
7) Minorities in the UK
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Minorities in the Middle East
10) Minorities and Self Determination Right
11) Minorities and the EU
12) OSCE and Minorities
13) The Council of Europe and Minorities
14) Paper Presentation
15) Paper Presentation
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required