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Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
The End of Empire |
Readings on the break-up of the Otoman Empire; colonialism; independence of colonial states; centralized state systems of Iran and Turkey |
2) |
State power in the Arab world |
Authoritarian states; classes and other groups |
3) |
Family rule in the Arab world |
Royal family rule in Jordan and Morocco; Libya |
4) |
Uses and misuses of oil revenues |
The rentier state: Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states |
5) |
Arab nationalism |
Intra-Arab state relations; Arab-Israeli relations |
6) |
State and politics outside the Arab world |
Israel, Iran and Turkey |
7) |
Re-designing the Middle East after the Gulf War |
Regional effects of the Gulf War; the domestic effect of the Gulf War; developments in the 1990’s. |
8) |
Economic and political liberalization |
Egypt; Bin Ali’s Tunisia; and Israel |
9) |
Dini uynanış ve dini devrim |
Islamic Republic of Iran; religion and politics in Arab states; religion and politics in Israel; Christians between communalism and nationalism |
10) |
Non-state actors I |
Rural politics; organized labor; women in politics; Palestinians |
11) |
Non-state actors II |
Civil society in Yemen, Iran, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey |
12) |
Economic development of Turkey |
Structural adjustment: 1980’s-2000’s |
13) |
The impact of
September 11, 2001
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The effect of Al-Jazeera; the making of post September 11 US policy |
14) |
Review |
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15) |
Final Exam |
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16) |
Final Exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To define concepts related to the latest knowledge, tools and other scientific resources for the teaching profession, educational technology and information technologies in terms of national and international standards. |
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2) |
To explain the main elements of teaching strategies, methods and techniques, material design and assessment and evaluation processes that affect the development of educational technology integration. |
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3) |
To develop competencies related to software languages, operating systems, computer networks and computer hardware. |
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3) |
To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology. |
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4) |
To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology. |
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5) |
To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods. |
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6) |
To build strong theoretical and applied models to develop solutions to problems that focus on systems and human development within a learning organization. |
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7) |
To review, evaluate and recommend strategies for technology integration based on the interests, needs, individual differences and developmental characteristics of students in primary and secondary education. |
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8) |
To work individually and collaboratively in a team to carry out activities related to educational technology, information technology and the teaching profession in an interdisciplinary approach. |
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9) |
To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements. |
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10) |
To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities. |
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11) |
To prepare trainings and projects related to educational technology for the community and to provide counseling to individuals in enhancing learning through the appropriate use of technology. |
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12) |
To implement cost and time sensitive strategies to support individuals and organizations to carry out their work more effectively. |
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13) |
To equip teachers to be pioneers and models in the application of technology for educational purposes using ethical and legal standards and to keep pace with changing technology. |
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14) |
To investigate efficient design solutions and existing standards used today for educational technologies, curricula, innovations and outcomes related to work, school, education sector and virtual world. |
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15) |
To gain fluency in interpersonal communication, teaching frameworks and the use of different technologies in relation to national norms and laws. |
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