LATIN AMERICA IN WORLD POLITICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL422	LATIN AMERICA IN WORLD POLITICS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit :	LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course :	Seçmeli
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to teach the foreign policy of the Republic of Turkey since its foundation in order to provide independent thinking and to provide students with the ability to critically evaluate foreign policy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course covers the factors affecting Turkish foreign policy, the role of decision makers, the impact of systemic factors on Turkish foreign policy, relations with the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Balkans, the Caucasus, relations with international organizations, and breaking points in Turkish foreign policy.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains colonial history and its effects on contemporary Latin American society and politics.
Distinguishes the intricate nature of Latin America's broad political and economic challenges and achievements.
Relates social phenomena and patterns such as income inequality and economic crises with the histories and structures of Latin societies.
Explains the local and international basis of military interventions.
Evaluates the international relations of Latin Americas
Evaluates the Turkish-Latin American Relations

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Preliminary information about the basic concepts to be covered in the course, the purpose and content of the course.	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
2	Reading and resource browsing	Colonial-era Latin American history	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
3	Reading and resource browsing	Modern Latin American history	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
4	Reading and resource browsing	Political Panorama in Latin America	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
5	Reading and resource browsing	Economic Panorama in Latin America	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
6	Reading and resource browsing	Regional Integration Models in Latin America I	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
7	Reading and resource browsing	Regional Integration Models in Latin America II	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	Reading and resource browsing	Latin America's Relations with Global Powers	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
10	Reading and resource browsing	Brazil	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
11	Reading and resource browsing	Argentina	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
12	Reading and resource browsing	Venezuela	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
13	Reading and resource browsing	Paraguay-Uruguay	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
14	Reading and resource browsing	Latin America-Turkey relations	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
15	Reviewing information	Exam preparation: General and comparative assessment of previous topics. Repetition of key points.	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Thomas V. B. (Ed.) (2001). Regional Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Political Economy of Open Regionalism. NewYork: Institut of Latin American Studies.
Forrest D. Colburn, (2002), Latin America at the End of Politics, Princeton University Press.
Kirby, The Politics of Regional Integration in Latin America. NewYork: Palgrave.
John Charles Chasteen, Americanos: Latin America's Struggle for Independence, 2009

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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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)
Ders	14	3	42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	14	2	28
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	0	0	0
Laboratuvar	0	0	0
Okuma	0	0	0
Ödev	0	0	0
Proje Hazırlama	0	0	0
Seminer	0	0	0
Staj	0	0	0
Teknik Gezi	0	0	0
Web Tab. Öğrenme	0	0	0
Uygulama	0	0	0
Yerinde Uygulama	0	0	0
Mesleki Faaliyet	0	0	0
Sosyal Faaliyet	0	0	0
Tez Hazırlama	0	0	0
Alan Çalışması	0	0	0
Rapor Yazma	0	0	0
Final Sınavı	1	1	1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	2	14	28
Ara Sınav	1	1	1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	2	14	28
Kısa Sınav	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	34	0	128