Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SBU434 | LATIN AMERICA 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 | Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
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 Turkish foreign policy beginning from the foundation of Turkish Republic in order to reach to independent thinking and improve aptitude for deeply evaluating foreign policy. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include factors effecting Turkish foreign policy, role of decision makers, effect of systematic factors on Turkish foreign policy, relations with the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Balkans, Causations, relations with international organizations, breaking points in foreign policy of Turkey. |
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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Relate between ideas, thoughts, theories and approaches shaped Turkish foreign policy in a proper way |
Interpret factors having effect on the formation of Turkish foreign policy |
Relate for causation regarding the reasons of changes in Turkish foreign policy |
Analyze historical development and basic dynamics of Turkish foreign policy by relating them with present day foreign policy |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Preliminary information for basic concepts of the course, aim of the course and content | Lecture, Question – Answer |
2 | Reading and Literature Review | History of Latin America Colonial Period | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading and Literature Review | History of Latin America Modern Period | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading and Literature Review | Political Panorama in Latin America | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading and Literature Review | Economic Panorama in Latin America | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading and Literature Review | Regional Integration Models in Latin America I | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading and Literature Review | Regional Integration Models in Latin America II | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading and Literature Review | Relations of Latin America With Global Powers | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading and Literature Review | Brazil | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading and Literature Review | Argentina | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading and Literature Review | Venezuela | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading and Literature Review | Paraguay-Uruguay | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 | Reading and Literature Review | Relations Between Latin America-Turkey | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 | Revision | Preparation for the exam: General and comparative evaluation of former subjects. Revision of basic points. | Lecture, Question – Answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Ermagan, I, (2017). Dunya Siyasetinde Latin Amerika. Istanbul: Nobel Publications. |
Narlı N., Kuntay,B. (2014). Latin Amerika’yi Anlamak. Istanbul: Bahcesehir University Publications. |
Chasteen, J. C. (2012). Latin Amerika Tarihi. İstanbul: Say Yayınları. |
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. Kirby, P. (2003). Introduction to Latin America. NewYork: Sage. |
Dabene, O. (2009). The Politics of Regional Integration in Latin America. NewYork: Palgrave. |
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.
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Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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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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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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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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Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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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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Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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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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Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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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 | 10 | 10 |
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 | 129 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 129 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |