Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOS444 | MULTICULTURALISM | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to enable students to develop an understanding about multicultural citizenship and the co-existing with different cultures and to focus on their appearance in today's societies. It is aimed that the students will gain a broad perspective on citizenship understanding in a globalizing world. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include; the meaning and historical view of multiculturalism concept, the reason why multiculturalism concept is important today, coexistence, the foundations of acceptance or exclusion of different identities and races in the society, citizenship concept and approaches to the reinterpretation of this concept within the framework of multiculturalism, views of multicultural citizenship in the world and what is the situation in Turkey. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Summarizes what the concept of multiculturalism is and the approaches related to this concept. |
Distinguishes the concept of multiculturalism in the globalized world. |
Interprets the reasons for being accepted as citizens or being excluded from a society through theoretical approaches to these reasons. |
Gives examples from the world debate on multicultural life. |
Argues about the possibility of multicultural life in Turkey with the information he/she learned |
Evaluates the concept of multicultural citizenship and its reasons based on the society and the world in which he/she lives |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading | The meaning and historical view of multiculturalism concept | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
2 | Reading | Living together; acceptance or ostracization -exclusion | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
3 | Reading | Alain Touraine “Can we live together?” | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
4 | Reading | Citizenship Concept | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
5 | Reading | Multiculturalism Discussions in the 21st century | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
6 | Reading | Multiculturalism Discussions in the 21st century | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
7 | Reading | Multicultural Citizenship Concept | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Multicultural Citizenship Concept | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
10 | Reading | Canada as an example for Multicultural Citizenship | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
11 | Reading | History of and approaches to Multiculturalism Concept in Turkey | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
12 | Reading | Evaluation on migration to Turkey in the latest years and its results | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
13 | Reading | Multicultural life in Turkey | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
14 | Reading | Multicultural life in Turkey | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
15 | Reading | General Evaluation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Doytcheva, Milena, and Tuba Akincilar-Onmus. (2009). Cokkulturluluk. Istanbul: Iletisim Publications |
Ozensel, Ertan. (2012), Cokkulturluluk Uygulaması Olarak Kanada Cokkulturlulugu. Akademik Incelemeler Dergisi. 1 (7), 55-69. |
Kymlicka, W. (1988). Cokkulturlu yurttaslik. (Trns: A. Yilmaz). Istanbul: Ayrinti Publications |
Yanik, Celalettin. (2013). Dunyada ve Turkiye’de Cokkulturluluk. Bursa: Sentez Publications Publications |
Touraine, Alain. (2017). Esitliklerimiz ve farkliliklarimizla birlikte yasayabilecek miyiz?. Istanbul: Yapi Kredi Publications |
Rhoads, Robert A., and James R. Valadez. (2016)Democracy, multiculturalism, and the community college: A critical perspective. London: Routledge. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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)
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Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 12 | 4 | 48 |
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 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 43 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |