ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1507 Orientalism Spring 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
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.

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

Orientalism, Political History, Globalism

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: Orientalism by Edward Said
References: My own lecture notes, slides and powerpoints

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 5 % 20
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 5 4 20
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 94

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) The ability to have basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of oral and dental health. 3
2) The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice. 3
3) To be able to behave in accordance with the basic professional legal regulations and ethical rules related to the field 3
4) use the necessary technologies and equipment related to the field, to transfer professional knowledge through written, verbal / non-verbal communication 2
5) Being able to update the knowledge, skills and competencies related to the field with the awareness of lifelong learning and express oneself personally and professionally. 3
6) Effective use of the terminology of the related field. 2
7) Ability to manage front office management and patient relations in dental clinics 2
8) Preparing the patient before dental treatment and performing four-handed dentistry practices 2
9) Effectively performing the sterilization and disinfection process in dental clinics 2
10) Organization of workflow and communication with business solution partners in dental clinics 2