| 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 | 1 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Understand the role and importance of non-governmental organizations in social life.
- Gain the ability to develop their own civil initiative projects.
- Acquire the skills to develop effective communication strategies in the field of civil society.
- Understand the impact of non-governmental organizations in policy-making and advocacy processes.
- Learn the importance of active participation in addressing social issues and ways to engage effectively.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course provides students with an understanding of the impact of civil society and initiatives on social change. It covers the functions, structures, and areas of activity of non-governmental organizations while aiming to equip students with the skills to develop their own civil projects. The course also emphasizes the role of NGOs in policy-making and social participation. By addressing effective communication and active engagement with social issues, the course encourages students to become more conscious and effective participants in civil society. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction and conceptual framework |
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2nd Week |
Definition and types of non-governmental organizations |
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3rd Week |
Functions and roles of non-governmental organizations |
|
4th Week |
Developing civil initiatives |
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5th Week |
Effective communication strategies |
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6th Week |
Volunteering and social participation |
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7th Week |
Funding and resource generation |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
|
9th Week |
Management and organization of non-governmental organizations |
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10th Week |
Legal structure and regulations in non-governmental organizations |
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11th Week |
Human rights and advocacy |
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12th Week |
Civil society and democracy |
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13th Week |
Globalization and international non-governmental organizations |
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14th Week |
Innovative approaches in civil society |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Keane, J. (2013). Civil society: Old images, new visions. John Wiley & Sons. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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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 |
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| 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 |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Course hours |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
|
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| Total Work Load | 41 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 1.36 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 1 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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