| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | TSE539 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erol SÖZEN |
| Instructors |
Erol SÖZEN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to raise awareness and sensitivity towards significant issues currently occurring and that may occur in the world. |
| Course Content | Today's global issues include environmental problems, disasters, population issues, migration, and wars. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Understands climate-related issues - Understands the issues related to population growth - Understands issues related to improper land use, disasters, and environmental problems (such as pollution, erosion, deforestation, etc.). - Understands issues related to pandemics, hunger, famine, poverty, nutrition, and global economic problems. - Understands issues related to racism, ethnic discrimination, religion and sectarianism, terrorism, migration and the refugee crisis, wars, and genocides. - Understands the conflict zones and issues around the world. - Understands issues related to justice and human rights violations, women's rights, and violence. - Understands issues related to income distribution, education, and equal opportunities. - Understands issues related to access to energy, renewable energy, and environmentally friendly energy sources. - Understands media issues. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | An Overview of Global Issues. | |
| 2. Week | Climate-related Issues | |
| 3. Week | Environmental Issues (such as pollution, erosion, improper land use, deforestation, etc.). | |
| 4. Week | Disasters | |
| 5. Week | Population Issues, Racism, Ethnic Discrimination, and Issues Related to Religion and Sects | |
| 6. Week | Migration and the Refugee Issue | |
| 7. Week | Global Pandemics | |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | |
| 9. Week | Globalization and Economic Issues | |
| 10. Week | Nutrition, Hunger, Famine, and Poverty | |
| 11. Week | Wars and Genocide | |
| 12. Week | Income Distributions | |
| 13. Week | Issues Related to Education and Equal Opportunities | |
| 14. Week | Energy Issues, Media Issues |
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| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Midterm 2 | 2.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Homework 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| Final | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Classroom Activities | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 178.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7.0 | ||
