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LATIN AMERICA IN WORLD POLITICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
POL422 LATIN AMERICA IN WORLD POLITICS 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of Latin American politics, taking into account the historical framework and important issues of contemporary Latin American politics.
Contents of the Course Unit: The main topics of the course are an introduction to the general history of Latin America, the pre-colonial and colonial period. Alongside the political cornerstones of the Latin American political system such as nation-building processes, problems of democracy and military interventions, current social issues such as demographic changes, immigration, religion, military tradition and the drug trade are also covered. As a case study, some countries in Latin America will be examined.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains colonial history and its effects on contemporary Latin American society and politics.
Distinguishes the intricate nature of Latin America's broad political and economic challenges and achievements.
Relates social phenomena and patterns such as income inequality and economic crises with the histories and structures of Latin societies.
Explains the local and international basis of military interventions.
Evaluates the international relations of Latin Americas
Evaluates the Turkish-Latin American Relations

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Preliminary information about the basic concepts to be covered in the course, the purpose and content of the course. -
2 - Colonial-era Latin American history Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
3 - Modern Latin American history Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
4 - Political Panorama in Latin America Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
5 - Economic Panorama in Latin America Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
6 - Regional Integration Models in Latin America I Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
7 - Regional Integration Models in Latin America II Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Latin America's Relations with Global Powers Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
10 - Brazil Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
11 - Argentina Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
12 - Venezuela Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
13 - Paraguay-Uruguay Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
14 - Latin America-Turkey relations Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
15 - Exam preparation: General and comparative assessment of previous topics. Repetition of key points. Lecture, Q&A and Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Thomas V. B. (Ed.) (2001). Regional Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Political Economy of Open Regionalism. NewYork: Institut of Latin American Studies.
Kirby, P. (2003). Introduction to Latin America. NewYork: Sage.
Dabene, O. (2009). The Politics of Regional Integration in Latin America. NewYork: Palgrave.
Forrest D. Colburn, (2002), Latin America at the End of Politics, Princeton University Press.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
2
Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
3
Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2
Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3
Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4
Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2
Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2
Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3
Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4
Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5
Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2
Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2
Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2
Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3
Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 2 14 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 2 14 28
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 34 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0