MECHATRONICS (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP1507 | Orientalism | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | In this class, the objective is to examine how the West shapes its ideological prejudices and perspectives through literature, political ideologies and research towards the East and to look at what Orientalism meant in Turkish intellectual and political history. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who succeed in this course will be able to: 1)discuss major theories on Orientalism particularly focusing on Edward Said’s work 2)employ historical and sociological perspectives relating to the development of the orientalist thought 3)evaluate the dynamics of globalism and European Union 4)examine the evolution of orientalism and its effects on other mediums, with a particular emphasis on artifacts from architecture, art, literature, music and film and will seek to uncover the basis for the enduring popular opinions on it. |
Orientalism, Political History, Globalism |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | Orientalism: definitions | Reading |
3) | East & West and Its Western Interpreters | Reading |
4) | Representations versus "The Real" East | Reading |
5) | Imagining the East and the West: Literature | Reading |
6) | Imagining the East and the West: Politics | Reading |
7) | Orientalism in Film | Reading |
8) | Orientalist Art: Today and the Past | Reading and Research |
9) | Orientalism: Mass media and music | Reading |
10) | Orientalism: Power, Gender and Race | Reading |
11) | Orientalism: Nationalism and Imperialism | Reading |
12) | Orientalism and Terrorism | Reading |
13) | European Union and Turkey | Reading |
14) | Globalism: America and Middle East | Reading |
15) | Final Exam | |
16) | Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Orientalism by Edward Said |
References: | My own lecture notes, slides and powerpoints |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 5 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Quizzes | 5 | 4 | 20 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 94 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs. | |
2) | Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials. | |
3) | Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping | |
4) | Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge. | |
5) | Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system. | |
6) | Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench. | |
7) | Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches. | |
8) | Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects. | |
9) | ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits. | |
10) | Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis | |
11) | Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming | |
12) | Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers. | 3 |