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 | Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
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.
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Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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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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Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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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 |