ISSUES IN GLOBALIZATION

Course Description

This course aims to provide a holistic perspective on the historical development of globalization. It will examine the definitions of globalization in different centuries and geographical dimensions to provide a pre-theoretical framework for understanding the heterogeneous and diversified nature of globalization. Issues such as multilateral institutions, diplomacy, human rights, and terrorism constitute the fundamental aspects shaping contemporary world politics in the era of globalization today will be discussed. At the end of this course, students will be able to analyze the emergence of a state-centric global society, globalization of international system and constructing a global civil society with different theoretical perspectives.

ISSUES IN GLOBALIZATION

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Recognize the possible answers of globalization 2
2. 02 2. Examine the theoretical perspectives of globalization 3
3. 03 3. Identify and differentiate multi-lateral institutions in the global world 6
4. 04 4. Discuss the fundamental aspects shaping contemporary world politics 5

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Baylis, John. The globalization of world politics: An introduction to international relations. Oxford university press, USA, 2020.
2. 02 Kaldor, M. (2004). Nationalism and globalisation. Nations and nationalism, 10 (1-2), 161-177
3. 03 Pieterse, J.N. (2000). Globalization North and South: Representations of uneven development and the interaction of modernities. Theory,Cultur & society,17(1),129-137)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Recognize the possible answers of globalization SOLO 2
2. L02 Examine the theoretical perspectives of globalization SOLO 3
3. L03 Identify and differentiate multi-lateral institutions in the global world SOLO 6
4. L04 Discuss the fundamental aspects shaping contemporary world politics SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Students will be able to adopt theoretical and practical knowledge in a challenging work environment.
2. P02 2. Students will be able to guide teamwork in intercultural and various international working environments.
3. P03 3. Students will be able to obtain the communicative, conceptual and analytical skills necessary for conflict environments.
4. P04 4. Students will be able to recognize the importance of basic competence to create a competitive advantage and achieve a success on a global scale.
5. P05 5. Students will be able to integrate ethical and social responsible practices that are environmentally friendly and applicable both in business and personal life.
6. P06 6. Students will be able to raise awareness about continuous improvement to increase business performance in professional life.
7. P07 7. Students will be able to adopt and apply critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for organizational decisions.
8. P08 8. Students will be able to use and manage the information technologies required for the contemporary business world.
9. P09 9. Students will be able to have a knowledge of, at least, one foreign language at basic level in addition to English.
10. P10 10. Students will be able to acquire effective teamwork skills.

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