COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ELIF UZGÖREN

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

This course aims to study globalization through examining its institutions, actors and its impact on transforming international system, relations of production, finance and nation-state. The lecture starts with understanding competing definitions of globalization and competing ideas and camps among scholars. It then proceeds with historicizing globalization and studying how globalization has transformed trade, finance, development question of developing countries, position of labour in global economy as well as a debate on anti-globalization movement. The course ends through casting some light on the current debates around crisis of globalization and/or retreat from globalization.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Books and articles will be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Discussion/Participation
3. Reflection papers

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learners will explain different dimensions of globalization and its history.
2. The learners will explain the impact of globalization on the functioning of international system by adopting a theoretical framework.
3. The learners will participate in class discussions by offering relevant contributions, which demonstrates understanding of course readings.
4. The learners will write reflection papers.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.
2. Violations of Plagiarism of any kind will result in disciplinary steps being taken.
3. Learners have to make sure that they read all the required course material before the class.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

elif.uzgoren@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced later.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes