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
GEP0507 Orientalism Fall
Spring
3 0 3 3
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 objective of this course 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 focing on Edward Said’s work
2)employ historical and sociological perspectives relating to the development of the orientlist 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 artefacts 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 5 25
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 99

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.