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 :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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