It covers the following topics: theories of globalization; discussions about the relationship between globalization processes and democracy; the future of the nation-state; the changing form and nature of politics; identity politics.
This course examines two dimensions of the globalisation debate as related to local governments: the impact of various forms of globalisation on democratic and democratizing states, and the prospects for the democratization of global politics.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Teaching Methods |
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At the end of the lesson, the students will ; critically approach the question of democracy concerning globalization processes
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1,2,3,6 |
1,2,3 |
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Understand the increasing importance of identity politics by taking into the changes generated by globalization processes,
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2,3,4,7 |
1,2,3 |
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Establish why liberal democracy is in crisis due to the questions of identity and politics, Discuss alternatives to solve how the crisis of liberal democracy can be transcended.
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A,C |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Topics |
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Introduction |
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What is Globalization? Different Definitions and Theories |
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Three Dimensions of Globalization: Politics, Economy, and Culture |
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Globalization and the Fate of the Nation-State |
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Globalization, Modernity, and the Changing Nature of Politics |
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MID-TERM |
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7 |
Democracy and the Global Order |
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8 |
Globalization and Democracy: Different Approaches |
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9 |
Globalization and the Politics of Identity and Difference |
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10 |
Rethinking About Democracy within the Framework of Globalization |
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11 |
Anti-Globalization Movements and the Future of Democracy |
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12 |
Presentations |
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13 |
Preparation for Final examination |
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14 |
FINAL |
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Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Beck, Ulrich. What is Globalization? Cambridge: Polity Press, 2000 |
Additional Resources |
Benhabib, Seyla (ed.). Democracy and Difference. Changing Boundaries of the Political. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1996. |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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PERCENTAGE |
Mid-terms |
1 |
40 |
Quizzes |
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Assignment |
4 |
10 |
Total |
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50 |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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50 |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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Program Learning Outcomes |
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To increase capacity of professional expertise in the field of Local Authorities and Governance within the discipline of Public Administration |
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To comprehend interaction of interdisciplinary phenomena in the field of Local Authorities and Governance within the discipline of Public Administration |
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X |
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To have ability and knowledge for using models and approaches in the field of Local Authorities and Governance within the discipline of Public Administration while designing academic projects and presentations. |
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X |
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To analyze differences and similarities of local government systems, in particular within the EU, with inter-disciplinary approach. |
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X |
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To gain ability for conducting a qualitative and/or quantitative research while complying with the code of ethic in academia. |
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X |
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To discuss and make presentation on a study, requiring expertise in the discipline of Local Governments and Governance depending on the field of Public Administration in an intellectual framework and to express oneself professionally and academically. |
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X |
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To evaluate basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions used in the discipline of Local Governments and Governance depending on the field of Public Administration with a critical approach. |
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X |
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To Apply academic writing and presentation methods at the level of project, thesis and article writing |
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X |
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To have writing, speaking and reading skills at advanced English level. |
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X |
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To implement Local Authorities and Governance with the discipline of Public Administration for producing solutions by using technological tools such as computers or other traditional methods. |
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X |
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To have the experience and social qualities which is necessary for to be employed in the public or private sector or to be admitted to an advanced university doctoral program with specialized research activities. |
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X |
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To develop empathy against other communities outside of the self-developed circle. Thus, to be able to adapt to teamwork in both local and global environments. |
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To be able to develop the views on international and domestic issues and to have competence to events, with in exchange of academic information along with international academicians and students. |
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ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
10 |
4 |
40 |
Mid-terms |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Quizes |
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- |
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Homework |
4 |
8 |
32 |
Final examination |
1 |
26 |
26 |
Total Work Load |
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150 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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6 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |