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Program of Political Science and International Relations (English 30%)

PSIR358

GLOBALIZATION AND CULTURE

Course Code
PSIR358
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Critically examine and evaluate the concepts of globalization and culture from an intellectual and theoretical perspective.
  2. Discuss the concepts of commodification, loss of diversity, homogenization, commercialization, and touristification in relation to globalization.
  3. Interpret and evaluate the concepts of Mass Culture, Popular Culture, Imposed Culture, Cultural Imperialism, and Consumer Culture through the lens of globalization.
  4. Develop the ability to analyze political and social events within the global system from a cultural perspective.
  5. Evaluate efforts and initiatives aimed at safeguarding culture in the context of its continuous change and transformation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere are no recommended prerequisite courses for students enrolling in this course.
Course DescriptionThis course aims to analyze the historical processes of change and transformation experienced by culture under the influence of globalization and to explore strategies for its transmission to future generations through critical discussion and the development of practical solutions. The course is structured around a comprehensive understanding of key concepts, including globalization, culture, commodification, loss of cultural diversity, homogenization, commercialization, touristification, consumer culture, popular culture, and imposed culture. Building upon these foundational concepts, the course examines contemporary debates and their connections to broader theoretical frameworks. Furthermore, it seeks to equip students with the ability to critically assess political, social, and cultural events and phenomena within the context of the global world system.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week A Look at the Concepts of Globalization and Culture. Understanding the Relationship Between Globalization and Culture
2nd Week A Look at the History of Globalization (Renaissance, Reformation, Capitalism, Industrial Revolution, Enlightenment, Modernism)
3rd Week The Effects of Globalization on Culture 1. The Emergence of Global Culture, Changes and Transformations in Local Cultures
4th Week The Effects of Globalization on Culture 2. The Effects of Mass Culture, Popular Culture, Imposed Culture, and Consumer Culture; the Effects of Cultural Imperialism
5th Week Fundamental Problems Arising from the Globalization of Culture 1. Loss of Diversity and Homogenization; the Erosion of Authenticity
6th Week Key Issues Arising from the Globalization of Culture 2. Commodification, Decontextualization, and Defunctionalization; Touristification
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week Efforts to Protect Culture Against the Effects of Globalization; Why Should the Cultural Sphere Be Protected? Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Nature
9th Week Emerging Movements Aimed at Preserving Culture 1. Environmental Movements, the Green Movement, Women?s Movements
10th Week Emerging Movements Aimed at Preserving Culture 2. The Slow Movement and Slow Cities (Cittaslow), the Heirloom Seed Movement
11th Week Efforts to Protect Culture 1. Local Government Activities, Central Government Activities
12th Week Efforts to Protect Culture 2. Preparation of Knowledge Inventories and Memory Banks,
13th Week Legal Protection, Sui Generis Protection Approaches and Methods
14th Week Efforts Aimed at Cultural Preservation 3. Cultural, Economic, and Industrial Protection Approaches, Geographical Indications, Registration, Branding, Patents
Recommended or Required ReadingAdorno, T. W. (2021). Kültür Endüstrisi Kültür Yönetimi. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 12. baskı.
Adorno, T. & M. Horkheimer (2014) Aydınlanmanın Diyalektiği. İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayıncılık.
Adorno, T. W. (2015). Kültür Endüstrisi Kültür Yönetimi. İstanbul: İletişim.
Bell, D. (1979). The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism. Londra: Heinemann
Educational.
Berger, P. L. (1997). Four Faces Of Global Culture. The National İnterest(49), 23-29.
Berkes, F. (2008). Sacred Ecology. New York: Routledge.
Berkes, F. (2020). Geleneksel Ekoloji ve Modern Dünya. İstanbul: Doğa Yayınları.
Bottomore, T. B. (2015). Toplumbilim. (Ü. Oskay, Çev.) İstanbul: İnkılap Kitabevi.
Brotton, J. (2012). Rönesans. Ankara: Dost.
Cahoone, L. E. (2001). Modernliğin Çıkmazı. İstanbul: İnsan Yayınları.
Delaney, C. (2022). Tohum ve Toprak. İstanbul: İletişim.
Fikret Belkes, M. K. (2020). Çevre ve Ekoloji (18 b.). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi
Foster, H. (1983). Postmodern Culture. Wiltshire: Pluto Press.
Freud, S. (2011). Uygarlığın Huzursuzluğu. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
Garrard, G. (2016). Ekoeleştiri Ekoloji ve Çevre üzerine Kültürel Tartışmalar. İstanbul: Kolektif.
Gelekçi, C. (2005). Küreselleşme-Yerelleşme İlişkisi. Istanbul Journal Of Sociological
Studies(31), 263-277.
Giddens, A. (2016). Modernliğin Sonuçları. İstanbul: Ayrıntı.
Gökalp, Z. (2011). Türkçülüğün Esasları. istanbul: Bordo Siyah.
Habermas, J. (1994). Modernlik: Tamamlanmamış Bir Proje. (N. Zeka, Dü.) İstanbul:
Kıyı Yayınları.
Habermas, J. (2013). Kamusallığın Yapısal Dönüşümü. (T. Bora, & M. Sancar, Çev.)
İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.
Harvey, D. (2015). Neoliberalizmin Kısa Tarihi. İstanbul: Sel.
Harvey, D. (2019). Postmodernliğin Durumu (8 b.). (S. Savran, Çev.) İstanbul: Metis.
Horkheimer, M. (2013). Akıl Tutulması. (O. Koçak, Çev.) İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
İçli, G. (2001). Küreselleşme ve Kültür. C.Ü. Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 25(2), 163-172.
J.J.Rousseau. (2012). Toplum Sözleşmesi. (V. Günyol, Çev.) İstanbul: Türkiye İş Bankası
Kültür Yayınları.
Keyman, E. F. (1998). Globalleşme ve Türkiye: Radikal Demokrasi Olasılığı. A. Y. Emin
Keyman, E. F. (1998). Globalleşme ve Türkiye: Radikal Demokrasi Olasılığı. Ankara: Vadi Yayınları.
Keyman, E. F., & Sarıbay, A. Y. (1998). Giriş: Küreselleşme, Siyaset ve Toplumsal Yaşam". A. S.
Ali Fuat Kerman içinde, Küreselleşme Sivil Toplum ve İslam (s. 9-13). Ankara: Vadi Yayınları.
Kongar, E. (2016). Demokrasi ve Kültür. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
Macdonald, D. (1953, Haziran). A Theory of Mass Culture,. Diogenes(3), 1-17.
Oğuz, Ö. (2019). Paldır Küldür Kentleşmeler. Ankara: Geleneksel.
Önder, T. (2003). Ekoloji, Toplum ve Siyaset. Ankara: Odak Yayınevi.
Özdağ, U. (2014). Çevreci Eleştiriye Giriş. Ankara: Ürün Yayınları.
Özdemir, N. (2017). Kültür Bilimi ve Yönetimi. Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları.
Paz, O. (1996). Çamurdan Doğanlar. İstanbul: Can Yayınları.
Ritzer, G. (2016). Büyüsü Bozulmuş Dünyayı Büyülemek. İstanbul: Ayrıntı.
Ritzer, G. (2024). Toplumun McDonaldlaştırılması. İstanbul: Ayrıntı.
Saad-Filho, A., & Johnston, D. (2006). Neoliberalizm Muhalif Bir Seçki. İstanbul: Yordam Kitap.
See, H. E. (2021). Modern Kapitalizmin Doğuşu. İstanbul: Vadi Yayınları
Shils, E. (2003). Gelenek. Doğu Batı Dergisi (25).
Sombart, W. (2024). Modern Kapitalizm: Kapitalizmin Doğuşu. Ankara: Doğu Batı Yayınları.
Talas, M., & Kaya, Y. (2007). Küreselleşmenin Kültürel Sonuçları. TÜBAR(12), 149-161.
Tanrıöver, O., & Kırlı, S. (2015). Global Köy ve Kültürel Emperyalizm: Küreselleşme Bağlamında Enformasyon Toplumuna Bakış. E-Journal of Intermedia, 2(1), 133-142.
Tomlinson, J. (1991). Cultural Imperyalism. Baltimore: The John Hopkins University Press.
Tomlinson, J. (1999). Globalization and Culture. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Tomlinson, J. (2020). Kültürel Emperyalizm. İstanbul: Ayrıntı.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Presentation of Book 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 3 45
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load154
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.13
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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