ETHNICITY AND NATIONALISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL433	ETHNICITY AND NATIONALISM	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:	Tell the similarities and differences between the two dominant theories in the study of nationalism. Apply the theoretical discussion in analyzing empirical developments around the world.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Students are required to read the two dominant books in the study of natioalism and a recent cutting-edge work applying theoretical discussions to the cases of Turkey, Germany, Soviet Union, and post-Soviet Russia

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learn the two main theoretical approaches in the study of ethnicity and nationalism
Tell the differences and similarities between Anderson and Gellner theories of nationalism
Learn the three ethnicity regimes in the literature
Apply the theoretical knowledge in the empirical cases of Germany, Turkey, and post-Soviet Russia

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related subject in the textbook	General Introduction and information on course requirements	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Introduction. Defining Ethnicity: Primordial and Constructivist approaches	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Theories of Nationalism (I)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Theories of nationalism (II)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking ethnicity with nationalism – regimes of ethnicity	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Pre-national era and the nationalist pioneers in the Americas	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Industrialization and the onset of nationalism in Europe	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Dynastic nationalism and imperialism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Typology of nationalisms	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Censuses and Maps	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the textbook	The future of nationalism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Ethnicity and nationality in Germany	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Ethnicity and nationality in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Ethnicity and nationality in the Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Benedict Anderson, Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism (Verso, first published in 1983 – revised editions in 1991, 2006, and 2016)
Ernest Gellner, Nations and Nationalism (Blackwell Publishing, first published in 1983 – revised edition in 2006)
Şener Aktürk, Regimes of Ethnicity and Nationhood in Germany, Russia, and Turkey (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2012)
Harris Mylonas, Politics of Nation-building. New York: Cambridge University Press (2011)

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	1	15	15
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	1	12	12
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	1	12	12
Laboratuvar	0	0	0
Okuma	1	12	12
Ödev	1	12	12
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	1	15	15
Rapor Yazma	0	0	0
Final Sınavı	1	15	15
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	1	12	12
Ara Sınav	1	12	12
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	1	12	12
Kısa Sınav	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	10	0	129