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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ISSUES IN GLOBALIZATION INR322 3 6 3+0 3.0 6.0


Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit The Globalization that has accelerated in the second half of the 20th century has been transforming itself day by day with new aspects. Therefore, by this way, new concepts and the transformation of the old concepts on modern daily life are easily seen in terms of a rapidly globalized world thanks to technological developments. In this sense, this course will be dealing with such considerable concepts in 21st century’s globalization movements such as international conflict, terrorism, international organizations, human rights, international trade, environment, energy security and so on. By examining these issues in depth, it is objected by the instructor to present overall picture of the fundamental aspects of abovementioned issues. Also, it is targeted the deeply comprehension of globalization subjects through specific case studies by the students.
Contents of the Course Unit To introduce students to the core discussion subjects with regard to the “Globalization” phenomenon. 2. To discuss the main parameters of the concept of Globalization through various case studies on contemporary issues. 3. To analyze each case study by concentrating on the advantages and disadvantages of “Globalization”. 4. To understand in-depth the impacts of the discussed case studies over people that encounter them. 5. To evaluate how those discussed topics in terms of the Globalization do affect the complex relationships between nation-states and international organizations.
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education

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