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. HACER GÜLŞEN |
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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Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
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Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
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Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity
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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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Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
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Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
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Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.
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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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Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
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Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
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Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.
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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 knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.
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Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
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Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
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Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
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Research and study at the academic level.
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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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Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".
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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 |