ECTS - International Politics
International Politics (ETI206) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Politics | ETI206 | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Social Sciences Master's Degree |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course, within the frame of International Institutions and Organizations, aims to carry out studies on the topics of international politics with a view to develop language and translational skills of the students in English and Turkish. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | UN General Assembly discussion topics; discussion of political agenda and issues of UN Member States; UN General Assembly discussion simulations; Model UN discussion simulations. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course | Course syllabus |
| 2 | Introduction (MUN information, debate issues, resolution and policy statement preparation) | Handouts delivered by the instructor |
| 3 | Questions of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab, territories, including Palestine | Research conducted by the students and the instructor on the issue |
| 4 | Access to medication in the context of pandemics such as HIV/ AIDS | Research conducted by the students and the instructor |
| 5 | Protection of migrants and their families | Research conducted by the students and the instructor |
| 6 | The question of death penalty | Research conducted by the students and the instructor on the issue |
| 7 | Promotion of the realization of the right to drinking water and sanitation | Research conducted by the instructor and the students on the issue |
| 8 | Protection of the rights of women | Research conducted by the students and the instructor on the issue |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | - |
| 10 | Abduction of children from northern Uganda | Research conducted by the instructor and the students on the issue |
| 11 | Combatting Internet cyber bullying and privacy infringements | Research conducted by the instructor and the students on the issue |
| 12 | Promotion of the enjoyment of the cultural rights of everyone and respect for different cultural identities | Research conducted by the students and the instructor on the issue |
| 13 | Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment | Research conducted by the instructor and the students on the issue |
| 14 | Terminology work | Terminology collected from the presentations in the previous weeks |
| 15 | Terminology work | Terminology collected from the presentations in the previous weeks |
| 16 | Final Exam | - |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. http://bestdelegate.com/resources/ |
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| 2. http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/modelun/over.html | |
| 3. http://www.thimun.org/ | |
| 4. http://www.imun-sarang.com/MUN%20Preparation%20Guide-Book%201.pdf |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 13 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 15 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Develop understanding of translation theories, concepts and history, and their application to the processes used in translating | X | ||||
| 2 | Develop critical knowledge and understanding of current issues, European Union and international relations, law and technical issues in terms of translation studies | X | ||||
| 3 | Detect, define, formulate and solve the problems to be encountered in translation process | X | ||||
| 4 | Acquire the skills of translation analysis, criticism and hermeneutics | X | ||||
| 5 | Develop critical understanding of international affairs and cultural studies regarding to profession of translation | X | ||||
| 6 | Improve skills of research techniques, use CAT tools, databases and other printed and electronic devices and sources efficiently | X | ||||
| 7 | Develop efficient individual and group working skills, build self-confidence for taking responsibility and acquire powerful communication skills | X | ||||
| 8 | Build awareness for life-long learning; to catch the developments in science and technology and sustain continuous personal development | X | ||||
| 9 | Acquire knowledge on ethical and professional issues in translation | X | ||||
| 10 | Build awareness about project management and the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation and interpreting applications. | X | ||||
| 11 | Build awareness about the universal and societal dimensions of translation studies and gather information about the problems of the contemporary world | X | ||||
| 12 | Improve skills to use source and target languages fluently in presentations and academic studies | X | ||||
| 13 | Acquire knowledge on terminology management and global translation quality standards at a professional level | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||