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MULTICULTURALISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SOS444 MULTICULTURALISM 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 Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

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)

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

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

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

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
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2
Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
3
Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
4
Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
2
Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
2
Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
3
Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
2
Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
2
By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
2
Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
2
Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
2
Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
3
Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
4
Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.

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 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