GEET 202 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Software Engineering

Course Name

Multiculturalism and Globalization

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GEET 202	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Service Course
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Doç. Dr. Mete Ulaş AKSOY
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. BATIKAN BULUT

Course Objectives

Multiculturalism is one of the normative models of ‘living together’ in diverse societies. As one of the most debated political concepts of the post-Cold War era, multiculturalism has been theorized by scholars mainly for two purposes. Firstly, it establishes a critique of liberal theory of ‘impartial’ state by addressing the problems of ‘justice’ based on individualism. Among many, one significant problem is that it fails to account for the rights of minority groups. Secondly, rejecting state policies of assimilation and moving beyond policies of integration, theories of multiculturalism aim to build alternative, arguably better, idea of a ‘just society’. In this normative theory, states must sufficiently respond to the demands of inclusion and exclusion from cultural minorities and immigrants, recognize cultural difference, and consider not only individual but also group rights and needs.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to understand the basic concepts that the course builds on: political modernity; the modern state; national sovereignty; dominant and minority identity; multiculturalism; globalisation; etc
2	To be able to understand the relation between modern national sovereignties, cultural diversity and the phenomenon of globalisation in the world
3	To be able to understand the emergence of politics of multiculturalism in the world
4	To be able to explain the main examples of multicultural regimes in the world
5	To be able to explain the politics of human and minority rights within the context of multiculturalism
6	To be able to understand the complex and changing nature of culture in modernity

Course Description

We are going to spend the first part of the course on the general context within which debates on multiculturalism were born. In the second part, we will discuss different approaches to multiculturalism developed by major thinkers, such as Will Kymlicka, Charles Taylor, and Jürgen Habermas. In the third part, we will turn our attention towards debates on multiculturalism in the context of globalization and the recent populist reaction to it.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to the course: Objectives and Expectations
2	Normative Models of ‘Living Together’	Ronald Beiner, “Liberalism, Nationalism, Citizenship: Three Models of Political Community,” in Liberalism, Nationalism, Citizenship, Toronto: UBC Press, 2003, pp. 21-38.
3	What is Multiculturalism?	Ali Rattansi, Multiculturalism: A Very Short Introduction, NY: Oxford University Press, 2011, pp. 7-41.
4	Critique 1: Clash of Civilizations	Samuel P. Huntington, “The Clash of Civilizations,” Foreign Affairs, Vol. 72, No. 3, 1993, pp. 22-49.
5	Critique 2: ‘Impartial’ state: Liberal critique of multiculturalism	Brian Barry, Culture and Equality: An Egalitarian Critique of Multiculturalism, UK: Polity, 2002, pp. 292-328
6	Midterm Exam I
7	Liberal/Thin Multiculturalism (Will Kymlicka)	Frederik Stjernfelt, “Liberal Multiculturalism as Political Philosophy: Will Kymlicka,” The Monist, Vol. 95, No. 1, pp. 49-71.
8	Communitarian/Thick Multiculturalism (Charles Taylor)	Charles Taylor, “The Politics of Recognition,” Multiculturalism: Examining the Politics of Recognition, Taylor et al. (eds), Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1994, pp. 25-73
9	Constitutional Citizenship (Jürgen Habermas)	Jürgen Habermas, “Three Normative Models of Democracy,” Constellations, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1994, pp. 1-10.
10	Midterm Exam II
11	Multiculturalism and Globalization	Ali Rattansi, “Conclusion: Moving On: Multiculturalism, Interculturalism, and Transnationalism in a New Global Era,” pp. 143-164.
12	Populism and the Crisis of Globalization	Michael Cox, “The Rise of Populism and the Crisis of Globalization,” Irish Studies in International Affairs, Vol. 28, pp. 9-17.
13	Student Presentations I
14	Student Presentations II
15	Review
16	Review

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	25
Presentation / Jury	1	10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	25
Final Exam	1	30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	4	70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	30
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	10	2	20
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	15	15
Presentation / Jury	1	10	10
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	15	15
Final Exam	1	20	20
		Total	128

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computer computation, and topics specific to related engineering disciplines; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Mathematics	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Science	-	-	-	-	-
	3	Basic engineering	-	-	-	-	-
	4	Computer computation	-	-	-	-	-
	5	Topics specific to related engineering disciplines	-	-	-	-	-
	6	The ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
2	Problem Analysis: The ability to define, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems by using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem.		-	-	-	-	-
3	Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products that meet present and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Considering realistic constraints and conditions in designing complex systems, processes, devices, or products	-	-	-	-	-
	3	The ability to design in a way that meets current and future requirements	-	-	-	-	-
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information technology tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations		-	-	-	-	-
5	Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	The ability to use research methods, including literature review	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Designing experiments	-	-	-	-	-
	3	Conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions	-	-	-	-	-
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter. (FENG101)		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter.	-	-	-	-	-
8	Individual and Team Work: The ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of both intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams (whether face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).		-	-	-	-	-
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession), particularly in technical matters.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Verbal (ENGxxx)	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Written effective communication skills. (ENGxxx)	-	-	-	-	-
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; (FENG497-FENG498)	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. (FENG101)	-	-	-	-	-
11	Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes.		-	X	-	-	-

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