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Course Name
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Principles of Social Sciences II
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week)
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Application/Lab
(hour/week)
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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GEHU 218
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites
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None
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Course Language
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English
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Course Type
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Service Course
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Course Level
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First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery
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- |
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Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
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Discussion
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
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National Occupation Classification
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-
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Course Coordinator
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Course Lecturer(s)
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Assistant(s)
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- |
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Course Objectives
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To provide students with an indepth understanding of modernity with reference to its social, cultural, political and economic formations. |
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Learning Outcomes
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The students who succeeded in this course;
- will be able to discuss the significance of Renaissance and Reformation movements in the history of Western thought.
- will be able to discuss the contributions of the enlightenment thought to the rise of modern/secular/rational society.
- will be able to discuss the transformations in the types of political control in Western history and the rise of modern state.
- will be able to elaborate on the transformed nature of economy and society with regard to the development of industrial capitalism and its impact on individual, workplace, and production relations.
- will be able to realize gender inequalities and discuss its transformation under modern conditions.
- will be able to discuss the declining impact of religion on social structures and individual in modern context with reference to secularization and sacralization processes.
- will be able to discuss the social, political and economic impacts of globalization.
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Course Description
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The course involves a careful study of the formation of various aspects of modern societies. It examines the key ideas of the Enlightenment, the development of the modern state, the economic formation of modernity, the relevance of class and gender issues to industrial societies, and the political and cultural significance of religion, secularism and ideology in the modern world. |
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Related Sustainable Development Goals
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Core Courses |
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| Major Area Courses |
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| Supportive Courses |
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| Media and Management Skills Courses |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
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WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
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Week |
Subjects |
Related Preparation |
| 1 |
Introduction |
Presentation and an overview of the course, course organization, requirements, and methods of evaluation |
| 2 |
Renaissance and Reformation |
Reader: 2nd Week |
| 3 |
Renaissance and Reformation |
Reader: 2nd Week |
| 4 |
Movie Screening |
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| 5 |
In-class exam |
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| 6 |
Enlightenment |
Reader: 4th Week |
| 7 |
Birth of Modern Power and Authority |
Reader: 6th Week |
| 8 |
Midterm |
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| 9 |
The Emergence of Modern Economy |
Reader: 8th Week |
| 10 |
Transformation of Social Structure: Class |
Reader: 8th Week |
| 11 |
Transformation of Social Structure: Gender |
Reader: 12th Week |
| 12 |
Movie Screening and Discussion |
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| 13 |
Transformation of Social Structure: Religion |
Reader: 7th week |
| 14 |
Transformation of Social Sructure: Globalization |
Movie Screeninig and discussion |
| 15 |
Review of the Semester |
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| 16 |
Final Exam |
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Course Notes/Textbooks
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Textbook will be uploaded to Blackboard/GEHU 218/Materials section.
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Suggested Readings/Materials
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Weigthing |
| Participation |
-
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-
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| Laboratory / Application |
-
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-
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| Field Work |
-
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-
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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15
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
-
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-
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| Presentation / Jury |
-
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| Project |
-
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-
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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| Oral Exams |
-
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-
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| Midterm |
1
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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45
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| Total |
3
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100
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| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
3 |
100 |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
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Semester Activities
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Number |
Duration (Hours) |
Workload |
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
-
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-
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-
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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3
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45
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| Field Work |
-
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-
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-
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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-
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| Portfolio |
-
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-
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| Homework / Assignments |
-
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-
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-
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| Presentation / Jury |
-
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-
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-
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| Project |
-
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-
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| Seminar / Workshop |
-
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-
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-
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| Oral Exam |
-
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-
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-
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| Midterms |
1
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21
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21
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| Final Exam |
1
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33
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33
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Total |
147
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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#
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Program Competencies/Outcomes
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* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 |
To be able to identify and analyze problems in the field of trade and finance, and to develop solutions.
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2 |
To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Finance. |
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3 |
To be able to analyze the developments in global markets by using critical thinking skills. |
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-
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4 |
To be able to analyze and interpret data in the field of finance, commerce and economics by using information technologies effectively. |
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-
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5 |
To be able to acquire knowledge about the legal regulations and practices in the field. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6 |
To be able to foresee and define the risks that could be encountered in the field of trade and finance and to take decisions to manage such risks. |
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7 |
To be able to acquire and use verbal and numerical skills necessary for the nature of international trade and finance program. |
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8 |
To be able to obtain, synthesize and report the information related to the fields of trade and finance. |
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9 |
To be able to contribute to the solution of problems as individual, team member or leader. |
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10 |
To be able to evaluate the issues related to the field with an ethical perspective and social sensitivity.
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11 |
To be able to collect data in the areas of International Trade and Finance and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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-
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12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 |
To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
