Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Globalization ULUS407 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ (Güz)
Goals This course focuses on the meaning and importance of globalization. This course also deals with the most important processes of globalization and its impact on the activities of companies.  
Course Content Globalization process
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Getting a deep understanding of the main factors of globalization
2 Developing the skills of learning, analyzing and evaluating international economic policies (trade, investment, growth, financial policies etc.) implemented by national governments and multinational corporations
3 Understand the nature and structure of multinational companies within the global system
4 Analyze the structural changes that occur between the regions, international financial institutions (World Trade Organization, IMF, World Bank) and multinational companies
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction
2. Week Pre-Globalization International Power Relations and Applications
3. Week International Political Economy and Contemporary Theories of Globalization
4. Week New Global Conditions
5. Week Advanced and Developing Countries and Globalization
6. Week Global Management, Independent Nation-States, Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
7. Week Multinational Companies
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week The Impact of Globalization on Multinational Companies
10. Week Multinational Companies and Global Production
11. Week The Future of Globalization
12. Week Types of Globalization
13. Week Dynamics of Globalization
14. Week The Results of Globalization
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of international relations and grasp their details.
2 Having the knowledge of international relations, diplomatic history, law, international law, economics, public administration, management and accounting required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors and being able to utilize this knowledge.
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of international relations
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of international relations and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies.
5 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of international relations with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
6 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation (where and when) and why
7 Being able to share theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of international relations and translate them into teamwork activities.
8 Having competence of written and verbal communication in Turkish; being able to speak a foreign language at a level to exchange ideas on the field of international relations.
9 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas.
10 Being able to present opinions as to current issues in international relations, to enhance them as well as to use them in interpreting events.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 3 3 3 3
PY2 1 1 1 1
PY3 4 4 4 4
PY4 2 2 2 2
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4
PY7 2 2 2 2
PY8 1 1 1 1
PY9 4 4 4 4
PY10 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Manfred Steger, Globalization: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2013
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ Vize 30.00
Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ dönem için çalışma derse katılım kanaat 20.00
Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 30 30
Quiz 1 15.5 15.5
Final 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0