International Relations
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UIS428

Course Name:

Globalizaton and Governance

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HABİBE ÖZDAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to explore key dimensions of globalization with a specific emphasis on how globalization affects actors and governance of issue areas ranging from communication to violence. The ways in which actors such as states, international organizations and nongovernmental organizations interact with each other along with various ways through which they try to shape and control globalization will form the core question of this course. Students will acquire historical knowledge on various issue areas as well as analytical tools to systematically compare across cases.

Course Content:

Defining globalization; measuring globalization; state and power in a globalizing world; international organizations and international law in a globalizing world; non-state actors in a globalizing world; markets, corporations and free trade in a globalizing world; organized crime and governance; environment and governance; human rights and governance; anti-globalization and alternative globalization movements.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Identify different conceptions of globalization
2) • Compare differences between globalization and earlier forms of interdependence
3) • Discuss how globalization affects states and non-state actors
4) • Analyze global governance mechanisms developed in tackling environmental
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Review the syllabus • Identify the course expectations • Review the weekly topics • Review the flow of the course	None
2)	• Compare different conceptions of globalization • Discuss the beginning of globalization • Compare globalization to earlier periods of interdependence • Identify the beginning of globalization	Read Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye (2003) “Globalization: What’s new? What’s Not? (And So What?)”; Joseph Stiglitz (2007). “Globalism's Discontents”
3)	• Discuss theories that see globalization as a project • Discuss theories that see globalization as a process • Distinguish between, social, economic and political globalization • Exemplify social globalization • Exemplify economic globalization • Exemplify political globalization	Read Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye (2003) “Globalization: What’s new? What’s Not? (And So What?)”; Joseph Stiglitz (2007). “Globalism's Discontents”
4)	• Recall different forms of globalization • Compare different indices of globalization • Discuss how measurement affects one’s perception of globalization • Compare validity of different measures of globalization	Read Ian Condry “Introduction” and “Conclusion” in Hip-Hop Japan: Rap and the Paths of Cultural Globalization” p.1-20, 205-19; Doreen Carvajal (2008) “English as the Language of Global Education”
5)	• Recall the history of nation-state • Discuss the sources of state power • Discuss theories that claim globalization increases state power • Discuss theories that claim globalization decreases state power • Exemplify the arguments of different theories with real life examples	Read Susan Strange (2007) “The retreat of the state”; Saskia Sassen (2007) “The State and Globalization”
6)	• Recall the history of international organizations • Examine the role of international organizations in world politics • Discuss the impact that globalization has on international organizations • Discuss the impact that international organizations have on globalization	Read Ngaire Woods (2002) “Global Governance and the Role of Institutions”; Kelly Kate S. Pease (2008) “International Organizations: Perspectives on Governance in the Twenty-First Century”
7)	• Recall the history of NGOs • Examine the role of NGOs in world politics • Discuss the impact that globalization has on NGOs • Discuss the impact that NGOs have on globalization • Exemplify the connection between NGOs and globalization	Read Margaret E. Keck and Kathryn Sikkink “Transnational Advocacy Networks in International & Regional Politics”; The Economist (2008) “Bloggers May Be the Real Opposition”
8)	• Evaluate information learned via midterm exam • Exemplify different measures of globalization • Compare different theories of globalization • Discuss the impact that globalization has on states • Discuss the impact that globalization has on IOs • Discuss the impact that globalization has on NGOs	None
9)	• Recall economic globalization • Discuss the connection between economic liberalism and economic globalization • Discuss how globalization affect markets and private companies • Analyze how economic globalization affects social and political lives	Read Bernard D’Mello (2007) “Reebok and the Global Footwear Sweatshops”
10)	• Identify the components of global governance • Discuss the differences between governance and globalization • Discuss how globalization affects organized crime • Discuss the global governance mechanisms developed to tackle with organized crime	Read Richard Friman “Crime and Globalization”; Louise Shelley, John Picarelli, and Chris Corpora (2010) “Global Crime Inc.”; Phil Williams and Gregory Baudin-O’Hayon (2002) “Global Governance, Transnational Organized Crime and Money Laundering”
11)	• Identify different forms of global environmental challenges • Discuss how globalization affects the environment • Discuss the global governance mechanisms developed to tackle with organized crime • Exemplify the connection between globalization and environment • Exemplify transnational environmental challenges	Read Thomas Homer-Dixon (2008) “Terror in the Weather Forecast”; William Clark (2000) “Environmental Globalization”; Jacobson and Weiss “Strengthening Compliance with International Environmental Accords.”
12)	• Recall the components of global governance • Discuss how globalization affects human security • Discuss the global governance mechanisms developed to tackle human security challenges • Exemplify freedom from want • Exemplify freedom from fear	Read David Rieff (2002) “Humanitarianism in Crisis”; Caroline Thomas (2007) “Globalization and Human Security” in Globalization, Development and Human Security; Thakur “Human Rights: Amnesty International and the United Nations”
13)	• Distinguish between anti-globalization and alternative globalization movements • Discuss how has anti-globalization movements affected the pace and the direction of globalization • Discuss how has alternative globalization movements affected the pace and the direction of globalization	Read Aelst and Walgrave (2002) “New Media, New Movements?” The Role of the Internet in Shaping the “Anti-globalization” movement ; Escobar (2004) “Beyond the Third World: Imperial Globality, Global Coloniality and Anti-globalization social movements”
14)	• Recall different conceptions of globalization • Discuss whether globalization is a project or a process • Discuss whether globalization can be undone • Discuss whether the direction or the pace of globalization can be changed	None
15)	Evaluate information learned via final exam • Discuss the impact that anti-globalization movements had on globalization • Discuss whether globalization is a process or a project • Discuss who benefits from globalization • Compare theories of globalization • Discuss which actor gains power from globalization • Discuss which actor loses power from globalization	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Frank Lechner and John Boli, 2014, The Globalization Reader 5th Edition Wiley-Blackwell ISBN-10: 111873355 Andrew Heywood. Küresel Siyaset (2013) ISBN : 9789752500327
References:	Yok-None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy.
4) Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects.
5) Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions.
7) Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations.
8) Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings.
9) Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2)	Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3)	Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy.
4)	Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects.
5)	Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6)	Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions.
7)	Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations.
8)	Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings.
9)	Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 20
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	30
Presentations / Seminar	15	24
Midterms	15	37
Final	15	38
Total Workload		174