Minorities In The World
International Relations
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minorities In The World | ULI108 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. İrfan Kaya ÜLGER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize basic knowledge on minority issues around the world
2) Evaluate historical development of the nation-state system and their basic elements
3) Prepare a report on minorities and major international organizations
4) Evaluate the minorities in post Cold War period
5) Evaluate how to protect the rights of minorities in the international arena
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | High | Middle | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | |
| 5 | High | High | Middle | |
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 and minorities in Russia.
Weekly Schedule
1) What is minority?2) Background of minorities
3) Minorities in 19th century
4) Minorities in time of Leauge of Nations and the UN
5) Minority Rights today
6) Minorities and the EU
7) OSCE and minorities
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Minorities in the Middle East
10) Native minorities in the European countries
11) Refugees and Minorities in the European countries and Xenefobia
12) Minorities in the USA
13) Minorities in the Russia
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