Course Detail
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 | Perşembe 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 14:30-15:15 Perşembe 15:30-16:15 Cumartesi 13:30-14:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Esra AĞRALI |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Esra AĞRALI |
| 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. Students will learn about different perspectives, such as social development, human rights and sustainability, as well as the economic dimension of development. At the end of the term, they will consolidate what they have learnt by giving presentations on successful examples of development around the world. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Basic Concepts,Development Theories and Political Perpectives,International Organisations and Development Policies - 1,International Organisations and Development Policies - 2,Political Systems and Development,Social Development and Human Rights,Environmental Sustainability and Policies,Civil Society and Local Actors,Student Presentations (Successful Development Examples in the World),Student Presentations (Successful Development Examples in the World),Discussion, wrap-up the term. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | 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 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Basic Concepts | |
| 3 | Development Theories and Political Perpectives | |
| 4 | International Organisations and Development Policies - 1 | |
| 5 | International Organisations and Development Policies - 2 | |
| 6 | Political Systems and Development | |
| 7 | Social Development and Human Rights | |
| 8 | Environmental Sustainability and Policies | |
| 9 | Civil Society and Local Actors | |
| 10 | Student Presentations (Successful Development Examples in the World) | |
| 11 | Student Presentations (Successful Development Examples in the World) | |
| 12 | Discussion, wrap-up the term |
| Resources |
| Books, articles and lecture presentations to be shared with students during the term. |
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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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 | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
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 | Perşembe 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 14:30-15:15 Perşembe 15:30-16:15 Cumartesi 13:30-14:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Esra AĞRALI |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Esra AĞRALI |
| 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. Students will learn about different perspectives, such as social development, human rights and sustainability, as well as the economic dimension of development. At the end of the term, they will consolidate what they have learnt by giving presentations on successful examples of development around the world. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Basic Concepts,Development Theories and Political Perpectives,International Organisations and Development Policies - 1,International Organisations and Development Policies - 2,Political Systems and Development,Social Development and Human Rights,Environmental Sustainability and Policies,Civil Society and Local Actors,Student Presentations (Successful Development Examples in the World),Student Presentations (Successful Development Examples in the World),Discussion, wrap-up the term. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | 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 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Basic Concepts | |
| 3 | Development Theories and Political Perpectives | |
| 4 | International Organisations and Development Policies - 1 | |
| 5 | International Organisations and Development Policies - 2 | |
| 6 | Political Systems and Development | |
| 7 | Social Development and Human Rights | |
| 8 | Environmental Sustainability and Policies | |
| 9 | Civil Society and Local Actors | |
| 10 | Student Presentations (Successful Development Examples in the World) | |
| 11 | Student Presentations (Successful Development Examples in the World) | |
| 12 | Discussion, wrap-up the term |
| Resources |
| Books, articles and lecture presentations to be shared with students during the term. |
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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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 | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |