Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. İrfan Kaya ÜLGER
Assistant Prof. Dr. Arda ERCAN

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Evaluate the basic consepts about nationalism and minorities.
2) Evaluate the historical development of the nation-state system and their basic elements.
3) Discuss the emergence of nationalism.
4) Analyze the minority issues 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	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	High
	2	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	Middle
	3	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle
	4	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	High	Middle
	5	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course covers the rise of nationalism, definition of minority, international protection of minorities, UN and minorities, the Council of Europe and minorities, the EU and minorities, the right of the self determination and minorities.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction
2) Definition of Nationalism
3) Theories of Nationalism
4) Micro Nationalism and Racism
5) Definition of Minorities
6) Minorities and its Background
7) Minorities before 20th Century
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Minority Protection in both the Leauge of Nations and the United Nations
10) EU and Minorities
11) Xenophobia and Islamophobia in the West
12) Minorities in the UK
13) Minorities in Spain
14) Minorities in Russia
15) Minorities in France
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

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

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
Nationalism and Minorities	ULI315	Elective	Bachelor's degree	3	Fall	4