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Master's of Sociology with Thesis

SOC510

GLOBALIZATION AND EDUCATION

Course Code
SOC510
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge on theoretical framework of basic concepts about globalization.
  2. Could distinguish basic themes and problems on globalization and education.
  3. Could interrelate factors such as society, poverty, ethnicity, gender, economy, and politics to the phenomena of globalization and education.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis course focuses on the impact of globalization on education. In this context, theories of globalization are discussed and especially in the framework of cultural globalization, information society, multiculturalism, post-modernism, etc. concepts are analyzed. The course also covers international global education programs and examines the concrete effects of globalization on the educational institution.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Theory of Globalization
2nd Week Economical Globalization and Education
3rd Week Political Globalization and Education
4th Week Culture and Global Culture
5th Week Information Society
6th Week Multiculturalism
7th Week Postmodernism and Education
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Global Education, Citizenship and Human Rights
10th Week Globalization and Educational Reform
11th Week Special Topics: Globalization, Media, and Education
12th Week Special Topics: Gender, Woman, and Education in Globalized World
13th Week Special Topics: The Impact of Globalization on Curriculum Studies
14th Week Special Topics: Educational Inequalities in Globalized World
Recommended or Required Reading*Stormquist, N. P. & Monkman, K. (Eds) (2014) Globalization & Education Integration and Contestation Across Cultures. Second Edition: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
*Fırıncı Orman, T. (2015) Küreselleşme ve Eğitimde Yeni Değerler. Ankara: Gece Kitaplığı.
*Spring, J. (2015) Globalization and Education: An Introduction. Second Edition. NY: Tylor and Francis.
* Joseph, Z. (Ed) (2015) Second International Handbook on Globalization, Education and Policy Research. E-book. Springer.
*Castells, M., Touraine, A., Giddens, A., Lyon, D. (2004) Küresel Kuşatma Karşısında İnsan. (Haz. M. Armağan), İstanbul: Ufuk Kitapları.
*King, D. (1998) Kültür, Küreselleşme ve Dünya Sistemi. (Çev. G. Seçkin ve Ü. H. Yolsal). Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat Yay.
*Robertson, R. (1999). Küreselleşme: Toplum Kuramı ve Küresel Kültür. (Çev. Ü. H. Yolsal). Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat Yayınları.
*Lyotard, J. F. (2000). Postmodern Durum. (Çev. A Çiğdem). Ankara: Vadi Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 17 238
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load305
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.16
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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