| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Politics | SBK336 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Tuba KANCI DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaines the field of Global Politics.
2) Discovers appropriate analytical tools for understanding current events in global politics.
3) Compares socio-economic and political developments and their current consequences.
4) Discovers concrete realities with the help of abstract concepts and ideas.
5) Defines political institutions in various national and international settings.
6) Analyzes and interprets how the political agendas of national political systems are shaped by global pressures.
7) Defines dominant theoretical approaches.
8) İnterprets global political studies.
9) Evaluates the current development of global political studies.
10) Designs methodological knowledge in global political studies.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 8 | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 9 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 10 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Low | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
The course is divided into two parts. The first half of the course explores the fundamentals of related theories and approaches. In this section, we will look into the work of selected theoreticians to explore important global institutions and processes. Through discussions, readings, films, the second half of the course will focus on selected countries to explore how global dynamics affected various political decision making processes.
Weekly Schedule
1) General introduction.2) Global Politics
3) Historical context
4) Identity and culture
5) States and government
6) Human rights
7) Economy & trade
8) Midterm Examination
9) Poverty
10) Development
11) International Law 1
12) International Law 2
13) International organizations
14) Environment.
15) Recapitulation, overview and overall assessment of the course
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
- Andrew Heywood, Global Politics
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required