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ETHNICITY AND NATIONALISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBU433 ETHNICITY AND NATIONALISM 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce basic concepts regarding nationalism and ethnicity, present day political developments within a historical and intellectual background and evaluation of past political history.
Contents of the Course Unit: Content of the course include movements of thought composing the roots of nationalism, concepts related with nationalism, variety of ways in several regions and countries and school of thought, apart from ethnicity, nation and nationalism.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Identify nation, nationality, ethnicity and nationalism
Explain the role of nationalism movements in the political history and present day political life
Interpret nationalism related dimensions of international problems occurred in the present day
Analyze differences between nationalism emerged in several countries
Analyze basic evaluations of movements of thought related with nationalism over case studies

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - What is Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity? Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook What is Nation? Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook What is Nationalism? Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Primordialism (primordialism) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Poststructuralism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Ethnosymbolism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Recent Movements in Theories of Nationalism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Nationalism in Europe Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Nationalism in Asia Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Nationalism in America Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Turkish Nationalism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Turkish Nationalism in the Political Area Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook New Right Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Multiculturalism, Globalization and Post- Nationalism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Acar, S. (2008), Herder Halk Milliyetciliginin Oncusu, Bilge Kultur Sanat Publications
Smith, A. (2018), Secilmis Halklar, Alfa Publications.
Ozkirimli, U. (2013), Milliyetcilik Kuramları, Dogubati Publications.
Oksuz, I. (2016), Millet ve Milliyetçilik, Panama Publications.
Smith, A. (2017), Etno-Sembolizm ve Milliyetcilik, Alfa Publications.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2
Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3
Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4
Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5
Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2
Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2
Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3
Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2
Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3
Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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 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