| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Evaluate sustainable development from a sociological perspective.
- Examine the discussions about sustainability and development in a multifaceted way in the 21st century.
- Resolve the place of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the present day and evaluate these goals historically and socially.
- Analyze development with an economic, social, and cultural understanding.
- Discuss the effect of the change(s) triggered by the understanding of sustainable development in the social structure and institutions.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No. |
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| Course Description | This course discusses various topics in development sociology from a sociological perspective. The field of development sociology is interdisciplinary. Therefore, in this course, we draw upon the work of economists, sociologists, and political scientists who have contributed to the development of Turkey. Development primarily refers to systematic and global efforts to reduce poverty and global inequality and improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people. So, what exactly are people doing to combat poverty and alleviate suffering worldwide? Who are the actors in development, and what roles do they play in shaping development processes? Can these development efforts be effective? Why might they be, or why might they not be? The course guides students to explore these critical questions. The aforementioned topics are addressed within the context of the African continent, which is a focus of development literature. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Course Introduction, General Overview of the Course |
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2nd Week |
Film Screening |
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3rd Week |
The Meaning and History of Development |
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4th Week |
Origins of Development Literature in Turkey |
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5th Week |
The Cadre Group |
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6th Week |
Behice Boran |
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7th Week |
Niyazi Berkes |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Doğan Avcıoğlu |
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10th Week |
Visit to the Museum of Economic Independence |
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11th Week |
Korkut Boratav |
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12th Week |
Çağlar Keyder |
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13th Week |
Daron Acemoğlu |
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14th Week |
General Overview |
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15th Week |
Public Holiday |
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16th Week |
General Overview |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Erbaş, Hayriye, Der. 2018. Türkiye?de Gelişme/Kalınma Yazınından Bir Seçki. Ankara: Palme Yayınevi.
Acemoğlu, D., & Robinson, J. A. 2012. Ulusların Düşüşü: Güç, Zenginlik ve Yoksulluğun Kökenleri. İstanbul: Doğan Kitap
Rodney, W. 2025. Avrupa Afrika'yı Nasıl Geri Bıraktı. Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Presentation of Case Study |
1 |
30 |
| Other |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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70 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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70 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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30 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
12 |
3 |
36 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
12 |
3 |
36 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Total Work Load | 156 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.2 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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