INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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
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: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
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 Outputs

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: 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
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 3 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 5
Presentation % 0
Project 2 % 5
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 2 2 4
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 2 4 8
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 3 6 18
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 10 10
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 92

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.