GEP0203 Globalization and IstanbulBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PERFORMING ARTS
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
GEP0203 Globalization and Istanbul Fall
3 0 3 4
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: 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

• Globalization
• Economic perspective of Globalization
• Neoliberal Globalization
• Neoliberalism and Urbanization
• Istanbul and Neoliberal Turkey
• Urban Gentrification in Istanbul
• Consumption Culture in Istanbul

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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”,
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Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.).
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field.
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts.
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field.
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal.
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field.
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods.
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods.
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field.
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art.
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field.
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater.
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.