CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POL4994 Seminar in Turkish Politics Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. İLKAY SUNAR
Recommended Optional Program Components: Will Kymlicka, “Return of the Citizen”; TH Marshall, Citizenship and Social Class; E. Nikolas, “ethnic and civic nationalism”
Course Objectives: Advance the research and writing capability of students who are planning to do graduate work in political science The theme of the centers on the contemporary problems/issue of Turkish politics

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Each student is required to make a presentation and write a paper on a topic jointly decided by the instructor and the student.
II.The seminar meeting entails a presentation and intense discussion on the presentation designed to give the student feedback on his/her prospective research paper.

Course Content

Researching the contemporary problems/issue of Turkish politics

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Theoretical Background
2) Citizenship and Social Class
3) Citizenship and Ethnicity and Religion
4) Citizenship in Turkey: Background
5) Citizenship in Turkey: social class
6) Citizenship in Turkey: ethnicity
7) Citizenship in Turkey: religion
8) The European Union and citizenship
9) Globalization and Citizenship
10) Presentations
11) Presentations
12) Presentations
13) Presentations
14) Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Will Kymlicka, “Return of the Citizen”; TH Marshall, Citizenship and Social Class; E. Nikolas, “ethnic and civic nationalism”
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Presentation 1 % 40
Project 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Presentations / Seminar 15 30
Project 10 40
Total Workload 118

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. 4
2) To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. 5
3) To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. 5
4) To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. 5
5) To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, 5
6) To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. 3
7) To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. 5
8) To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. 5
9) To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. 5
10) To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. 5
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 5
12) To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. 5