COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
UIR 4106 GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ELIF UZGÖREN

Offered to

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce the concept of globalization by looking at its definition, history, and economic, political, social and cultural dimensions. The course will provide the theoretical knowledge that is required for understanding its impact on the international system through historical and contemporary perspectives toward nation-states, security, identity, democracy, international political economy, global governance and post-Cold War order.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Describe globalization in order to assess its role in international affairs.
2   Examine the history of globalization to recognize different dimensions that have shaped its development
3   Understand economic, political, social and cultural dimensions of globalization
4   Demonstrate understanding of different theoretical approaches toward globalization
5   Be able to acquire presentation skills

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction : This session will focus on course expectations, including the assignment of readings for presentation and discussion
2 Competing definitions of globalization
3 Competing definitions of globalizations - sceptics' and globalists' views
4 Historical Antecedents: International Political Economy in the 19th Century and British Hegemony
5 Historical Antecedents: American Hegemony
6 Globalization and Trade
7 Globalization, capital flows and finance
8 Globalization and nation-state
9 Globalization and Regionalisation
10 Globalization and Developing Countries
11 Globalization and labour
12 Globalization and Dissent: Anti-globalization Movement

Recomended or Required Reading

Books and articles will be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Discussion/Participation
3. Term paper and Presentation

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 ASS Assignment
3 FN Final
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.30 + ASS * 0.30 + FN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.30 + ASS * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

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 a term paper and make a class presentation.

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

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for final exam 1 8 8
Preparation for midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparing assignments 1 37 37
Preparing presentations 1 6 6
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 4 48
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 145

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45
LO.55

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