Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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POL420 | AFRICA IN WORLD POLITICS | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
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: | The aim of the course is to provide students with detailed information about the political life, political history, political culture and developments in the region, conflicts and relations with other regions. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The content of the course covers topics such as the political history of Africa, colonization, independence, problems in the post-colonial process, ethnic and cultural differences, the formation of political culture, conflicts and solutions. |
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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Discusses in detail the process of Africa's inclusion in the world economy and political arena. Evaluates conflicts in Africa and possible solutions in the light of existing theories Analyzes changing relationships between African states, regions and non-African regions Evaluates the political processes in Africa within international social, political and economic contexts |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction, An Overview of African States and Societies | - |
2 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Political Life of Precolonial Africa | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
3 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Colonization and Liberation Movements | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
4 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Africa in the Post-Colonial Process | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
5 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Political Systems in Africa | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
6 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Political Systems in Africa | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
7 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Ethnic Policies | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Political Violence | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
10 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Political Violence | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
11 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Economic Development | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
12 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Culture, Ethics and Religion in Africa | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
13 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Changes in Political Geography and Participation in the International Arena | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
14 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | Current Conflicts and Issues | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
15 | Reading relevant book section on the subject | General Evaluation | Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Dowden, R. (2010), Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles, PublicAffairs, New York. |
Herbst, J. (2000), States and Power in Africa, Princeton University Press. |
Hyden, Goran (2006), African Politics in Comparative Perspective. New York: Cambridge University Press. |
Wlater Ol Oyugi, E.S. Atieno Odhiambo, Michael Chege and Afrifa K. Gitonga eds. (1998), |
Democratic Theory and Practice in Africa, Portsmouth, NH: Heinimann. |
Chazan, N., Lewis, P., Mortimer, R., Rothchild, D., & Stedman, S. J. (1999). Africa in World Politics. In N. Chazan, P. Lewis, R. Mortimer, D. Rothchild, & S. J. Stedman (Eds.), Politics and Society in Contemporary Africa (pp. 421–462). Macmillan Education UK. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14490-7_13 |
Cooper, F. (2014). Africa in the World: Capitalism, Empire, Nation-State (Illustrated edition). Harvard University Press. |
Chazan, N., Lewis, P., Mortimer, R., Rothchild, D., & Stedman, S. J. (1999). Africa in World Politics. In N. Chazan, P. Lewis, R. Mortimer, D. Rothchild, & S. J. Stedman (Eds.), Politics and Society in Contemporary Africa (pp. 421–462). Macmillan Education UK. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14490-7_13 |
Cooper, F. (2014). Africa in the World: Capitalism, Empire, Nation-State (Illustrated edition). Harvard University Press. |
Harbeson, J. W. (2013). Africa in World Politics: Engaging A Changing Global Order (5th edition). Routledge. |
Harshé, R. (2019). Africa in World Affairs: Politics of Imperialism, the Cold War and Globalisation (1st edition). Routledge India. |
Young, C. (2012). The Postcolonial State in Africa: Fifty Years of Independence, 1960–2010 (1st edition). University of Wisconsin Press. |
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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4 |
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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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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4 |
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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4 |
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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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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 | 2 | 14 | 28 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 2 | 14 | 28 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 34 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |