Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SBU440 | AFRICA IN WORLD POLITICS | 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. SARP BAĞCAN |
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 introduce detailed information regarding the political life in Africa, political history, political culture and developments, conflicts in the region and with other regions. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include, political history of Africa, colonisation, gaining independence, problems in the post-colonial process, ethnic and cultural differences, 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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Debate on the involvement of Africa to the world economy and political arena |
Evaluate conflicts in Africa and possible solutions in the light of existing theories |
Analyze relations changing between African states, regions and regions out of Africa |
Evaluate political processes in Africa within an international, communal, political and economic context |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction, A General Overview to the African States and Communities | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Historical Life of Africa Before Colonization | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Colonization and Liberation Movements | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Africa in the Post-Colonial | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Systems in Africa | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Systems in Africa | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Ethnic Policies | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Violence | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Violence | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Economic Violence | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Culture, Morals and Religion in Africa | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Changes Confronted During the Involvement to Political Geography and International Arena | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Present Day Conflicts and Problems | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | General Evaluation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
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. |
Ermagan, I. (2018), Dunya Siyasetinde Afrika, Nobel Academic Publications. |
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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Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
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List the main features of communication in items.
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Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.
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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 the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
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Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
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Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
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Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.
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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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Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
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Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
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Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.
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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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Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.
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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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Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.
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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 | 5 | 65 |
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 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 31 | 0 | 131 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 131 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |