Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | CEREN GÜRSELER (cerengurseler@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | CEREN GÜRSELER, | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The purpose of the course is to provide the student with essential information on cultural, socio-economic and political characteristics of the countries of Africa, focusing on the sub-saharan part of the countries and with regard to their implications for the business environment. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain the cultural, socio-economic and political dynamics of African people and countries, in order to assess the business opportunities for this region. |
PO-2 To be able to discuss the political, social and economic causes and results of the transformations experienced in a society or a government. PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can analyze the geo-political and geo-strategic importance of the Afican countries in international politics |
PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. PO-12 To be able to use information and communication technologies and software at the minimum level of proficiency of Advanced European Computer Driving License. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can learn the importance of independence movements among the African countries in international relations |
PO-3 To be able to explain the research methods of International Relations. PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can analyze the regional entegration in Africa in international politics |
PO-3 To be able to explain the research methods of International Relations. PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| The international politics of Africa, issues, conflicts, relations, religion, oil, legacy of colonialism, dependency, debt, poverty, humanitarian crises, environmental problems. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | An introduction to the Foreign Policy in Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 2 | The post war period in Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 3 | The colonization movements in Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 4 | The Nationalist search for an international role | Lecture, discussion |
| 5 | The African governments' response for nationalist movements | Lecture, discussion |
| 6 | The economic development in Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 7 | The cultural development in Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | The independence movement of African countries | Lecture, discussion |
| 10 | The response of imperialist countries for movements of independence in Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 11 | USA and Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 12 | EU and Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 13 | Turkey and Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 14 | China and Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 15 | The Latin American Countries and Africa | Lecture, discussion |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | • Küreselleşme Sürecinde Afrika ve Türkiye-Afrika İlişkileri, Numan Hazar, Yeni Türkiye Yayınları. | |
| 2 | • Azgelişmiş Ülke Milliyetçiliği, Baskın Oran, Bilgi Yayınevi, Ankara. | |
| 3 | An Introduction to African Politics, Alex Thomson, 2000, Routledge, New York. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Textbook | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 11 | 33 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 150 | ||