Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICS of INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | INT4114611 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Cuma 10:00-10:45 Cuma 11:00-11:45 Cuma 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Mehmet ADAK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the concept of development and its significance in the global context. By the end of the course, students should have a solid grasp of the various dimensions and complexities of development. Another key objective is to familiarize students with the major theories and approaches to international development. Through critical analysis and examination of these theories, students will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to evaluate and interpret different perspectives on development. The course aims to delve into classical development theories, including Adam Smith's economic growth theory and David Ricardo's theory of comparative advantage. By studying these theories, students will gain insight into the historical foundations of development thinking and understand the principles that shaped early development theories. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1: Introduction,Week 2: Classical Development Theories,Week 3: Modernization Theory,Week 4: Dependency Theory,Week 5: Socialist Development Theories,Week 6: Structuralist Approaches,Week 7: Neoliberalism and Market-oriented Approaches,Week 8: Human Development ,Week 9: Post-Development Theory,Week 10: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),Week 11: Participatory Development and Empowerment,Week 12: Globalization and Development,Week 13: Development Aid and Assistance,Week 14: Emerging Debates in Development Theory. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| - Students learn about development theories and concepts. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students gain knowledge about the United Nations' Global Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at sustainable development. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| - Students learn how development policies are formulated and implemented. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| - Students explore the social, economic, and environmental impacts of development policies. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction | |
| 2 | Week 2: Classical Development Theories | |
| 3 | Week 3: Modernization Theory | |
| 4 | Week 4: Dependency Theory | |
| 5 | Week 5: Socialist Development Theories | |
| 6 | Week 6: Structuralist Approaches | |
| 7 | Week 7: Neoliberalism and Market-oriented Approaches | |
| 8 | Week 8: Human Development | |
| 9 | Week 9: Post-Development Theory | |
| 10 | Week 10: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | |
| 11 | Week 11: Participatory Development and Empowerment | |
| 12 | Week 12: Globalization and Development | |
| 13 | Week 13: Development Aid and Assistance | |
| 14 | Week 14: Emerging Debates in Development Theory |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | ||||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | ||||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | ||||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | ||||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | ||||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | ||||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | ||||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | ||||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICS of INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | INT4114611 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Cuma 10:00-10:45 Cuma 11:00-11:45 Cuma 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Mehmet ADAK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the concept of development and its significance in the global context. By the end of the course, students should have a solid grasp of the various dimensions and complexities of development. Another key objective is to familiarize students with the major theories and approaches to international development. Through critical analysis and examination of these theories, students will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to evaluate and interpret different perspectives on development. The course aims to delve into classical development theories, including Adam Smith's economic growth theory and David Ricardo's theory of comparative advantage. By studying these theories, students will gain insight into the historical foundations of development thinking and understand the principles that shaped early development theories. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1: Introduction,Week 2: Classical Development Theories,Week 3: Modernization Theory,Week 4: Dependency Theory,Week 5: Socialist Development Theories,Week 6: Structuralist Approaches,Week 7: Neoliberalism and Market-oriented Approaches,Week 8: Human Development ,Week 9: Post-Development Theory,Week 10: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),Week 11: Participatory Development and Empowerment,Week 12: Globalization and Development,Week 13: Development Aid and Assistance,Week 14: Emerging Debates in Development Theory. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| - Students learn about development theories and concepts. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students gain knowledge about the United Nations' Global Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at sustainable development. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| - Students learn how development policies are formulated and implemented. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| - Students explore the social, economic, and environmental impacts of development policies. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction | |
| 2 | Week 2: Classical Development Theories | |
| 3 | Week 3: Modernization Theory | |
| 4 | Week 4: Dependency Theory | |
| 5 | Week 5: Socialist Development Theories | |
| 6 | Week 6: Structuralist Approaches | |
| 7 | Week 7: Neoliberalism and Market-oriented Approaches | |
| 8 | Week 8: Human Development | |
| 9 | Week 9: Post-Development Theory | |
| 10 | Week 10: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | |
| 11 | Week 11: Participatory Development and Empowerment | |
| 12 | Week 12: Globalization and Development | |
| 13 | Week 13: Development Aid and Assistance | |
| 14 | Week 14: Emerging Debates in Development Theory |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | ||||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | ||||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | ||||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | ||||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | ||||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | ||||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | ||||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | ||||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |