INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTI315	INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to improve the aptitude for examining basic concepts of globalization phenomenon; analysing sociological, economic, political dynamics of this phenomenon and evaluate the globalization phenomenon from a critical approach.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include basic concepts of globalization, historical development of globalization, Fordism and Post-Fordism concepts, globalization and world system, characteristics of Modern and Post-modern society, ideological background of globalization, approaches by several colleges of thought against globalization phenomenon, nation, state and nationalism, globalization and religion, globalization and culture, economic effects of globalization, globalization effects on income distribution, characteristics of response against globalization.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain basic concepts of globalization phenomenon in detail
Classify globalization process historically
Categorize benefit and loss of globalization with practical- scaled samples from economic, social and politic perspective
Compare reactions on Globalization at local and regional level

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Basic Concepts of Globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Historical Development of Globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Fordism and Post-Fordism Concepts	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Globalization and World System	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Characteristics of Modern and Post-modern Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Ideological Background of Globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Approaches by Several Colleges of Thought Against Globalization Phenomenon	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Nation, State and Nationalism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Globalization and Religion	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Globalization and Culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Economic Effects of Globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	Globalization Effects on Income Distribution	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Characteristics of Response Against Globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bauman, Z. (2017). Küresellesme: Toplumsal Sonucları. Translation: Abdullah Yılmaz, 7th Edition, Ankara: Ayrinti Publications.
Rodrik, D. (2011). Akıllı Küresellesme. Translation: Burcu Aksu, 1st Edition, Ankara: Efil Publications.
Kaymakci, O. (2007). Küresellesme Uzerine Notlar. 1st Edition, Ankara: Nobel Press.
Scholte, J. A. (2013). Globalization : A Critical Introduction. Basingstoke, United Kingdom: Palgrave MacMillan.
Balay, R. (2004). Küreselleşme, Bilgi Toplumu ve Eğitim, Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

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	13	2	26
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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	125