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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60311MEEOZ-INT0432 Global Political Economy 4 Fall 3 0 3 5
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Profesör Dr. MUAMMER MUSTAFA ERDOĞDU
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Profesör Dr. MUAMMER MUSTAFA ERDOĞDU
Dersin Kategorisi: Field Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the lecture is to provide tools that will enable students to understand and explain developments in the global political economy. Students will gain an understanding of recent developments as well as the history of globalization. The course will aim at understanding the relationship between politics and economic policies, how globalization has evolved and how economic policies have assumed their present shape under global neoliberalism. It will describe the structure of globalization and analyze the role of economic policies within the global economy. We will examine key features of globalization policies and recent debates on the global economy.

Course Content: The lecture focuses on current research on the Global Political Economy of Globalization. It will introduce theoretical and methodological tools for analysing political and economic repercussions of globalization, discuss conceptual issues and analise contemporary events in this framework.

Course Specific Rules

1. Attendance and participation: If you are serious about your education and the grade you will get, it is essential that you follow the class regularly. Everyone should be in class on time.
2. Assessment: There will be a midterm, a quiz and a final exam. In addition, you will be asked to write 2 essays, one of 2000-2500 words and one of 3000-3500 words, which we will determin jointly. The first of these will be evaluated out of 10 points, and if the presentation is made, bonus points can be obtained up to 10 points. The question to be asked in the final about the second essay will carry 50 per cent weight of the final. The essay should be in the format of scientific articles and should be in an effort to find an answer to a research question, and should have table of contents and references.

Weight (Due) Date
Midterm exam 30% tba
Quiz 10% tba
First Research Paper 10% tba
Second Research Paper (50% of final) tba
Final Exam 50% tba


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: § Gilpin, Robert (2001). Global Political Economy, Princeton University Press [You can download this book free of charge at: ]
§ Balaam, David N. Robert /Dilman, Bradford (2019). Introduction to International Political Economy, 7th Edition, Routledge.
§ O`Brien, Robert /Williams, Marc (2016). Global Political Economy. Evolution and Dynamics, 5th edition, Palgrave Macmillan.
References: § Gilpin, Robert (2001). Global Political Economy, Princeton University Press [You can download this book free of charge at: ]
§ Balaam, David N. Robert /Dilman, Bradford (2019). Introduction to International Political Economy, 7th Edition, Routledge.
§ O`Brien, Robert /Williams, Marc (2016). Global Political Economy. Evolution and Dynamics, 5th edition, Palgrave Macmillan.
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SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Learns and uses the basic information, concepts and theories required in the field of international trade.
2) Use information and communication technologies and business applications and international trade in information systems effectively.
3) Can develop effective management strategies using appropriate theory and methods; plan, co-ordinate, implement and control management processes
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10.00
Homework Assignments 1 % 15.00
Midterms 1 % 25.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 12 3 36
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 3 36
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 2 20 40
Homework Assignments 2 9 18
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 130
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Semester Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 133
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 5