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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP0203 | Globalization and Istanbul | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | The course’s main purpose is to raise awareness of students on the transformations that are happening in Istanbul with the rise of globalization process. At the end, the student will understand how to evaluate the practice of neoliberal urbanization within the context of Istanbul. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Define the origin of capitalism and urbanization, recognise the thoughts of Michel Foucault on governmentality, describe the meaning of globalization within an economical context, relate globalization process and Istanbul, interpreting the influences of globalization on Istanbul, debate the economic globalization and consumption culture in Istanbul, summarise the genesis of neoliberal globalization in Turkey, recognise the problems of neoliberal urban transformation in Istanbul, evaluate the idea of global city in terms of Istanbul example |
| • Globalization • Economic perspective of Globalization • Neoliberal Globalization • Neoliberalism and Urbanization • Istanbul and Neoliberal Turkey • Urban Gentrification in Istanbul • Consumption Culture in Istanbul |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | What is Globalization? | Reading Eric Hobsbawm’s text |
| 3) | Neoliberal Transformation in Turkey | Litereture of Ziya Öniş and Fikret Şenses |
| 4) | Daily Life in Istanbul | Movie Projection |
| 5) | Being Istanbullite and Arabesk Culture | The reading of Ayşe Öncü |
| 6) | Globalization and Istanbul | Martin Stokes’ article |
| 7) | New Life Styles and Lifespaces | Rıfat Bali’s reading |
| 8) | Guest Lecturer | Geoffrey Bowe makes a presentation |
| 9) | Urban Gentrification | Çağlar Keyder’s literature |
| 10) | Urban Gentrification 2 | Presentation on the transformation of Tarlabaşı |
| 11) | Global Culture of Consumption and Housing in Istanbul | The reading of Ayşe Öncü |
| 12) | The Transformation of Asmalimescit and Cihangir | The reading of Nihal Coşkun & Selcen Yalçın |
| 13) | Documentary | The documentary is called Ekümenepolis |
| 14) | Revision | |
| 15) | Final Exam | |
| 16) | Final Exam |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Hobsbawm, Eric. (2007) Globalisation, Democracy and Terrorism, London: Abacus. pp. 1-15 Öniş, Ziya & Fikret Şenses. (2009) “The New Phase of Neo-liberal Restructing in Turkey”, in Turkey and the Global Economy by Ziya Öniş & Fikret Şenses, New York: Routledge. pp. 1-10 Öncü, Ayşe. (1999) “Istanbulites and Others: The Cultural Cosmology of Being Middle Class in the Era of Globalism”, in Çağlar Keyder İstanbul: Between the Global and Local, USA: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, pp. 95-120 Stokes, Martin. (1999) “Sounding Out: The Culture Industries and Globalization of Istanbul”, in Çağlar Keyder İstanbul: Between the Global and Local, USA: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, pp. 121-140 Bali, Rıfat. (2009) From Tarz-ı Hayat to Life Style, İstanbul: İletişim, pp.134-174 Öncü, Ayşe. (1997) “The Myth of the ‘Ideal Home’: Travel Across Culture Border to Istanbul”, in Ayşe Öncü and Petra Weyland Space, Culture and Power: New Identities in Globalizing Cities, USA: Macmillan. Coşkun, Nihal & Selcen Yalçın. (2007) “Gentrification In a Globalising World, Case Study: Istanbul”, |
| References: | - |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
| Quizzes | 3 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 5 |
| Project | 2 | % 5 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Application | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Project | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Quizzes | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 92 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 1 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 2 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 1 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 1 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 1 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 1 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 1 |