UGİ341

Globalization, Economic Governance and the Role of Non-State Actors

Faculty \ Department
School of Economics and Administrative Sciences \ International Entrepreneurship
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
3
6
Elective
English
Prerequisites
-
Programs that can take the course
All Departments
Course Description
The course will examine the concepts of globalization and governance, along with Non-State Actors, Non-Governmental Organizations, chambers, and other international organizations that play a significant role within the system, including TOBB. These Non-State Actors and international organizations will be analyzed dynamically and comparatively within a cause-and-effect framework. The course will also cover major global issues (such as global economy, development, migration, security, environment, etc.), international organizations, and different regions of the world.
Textbook and / or References
Joseph S. Nye Jr. and David A. Welch, “Understanding Global Conflict & Cooperation: Intro to Theory & History” 9th ed. 2014, Pearson (International Edition). Türkçe: “Küresel Çatışma ve İşbirliğini Anlamak ” (İşBankası kültür yayınları).
Course Objectives
This course aims to enhance students' general knowledge of globalization and the global economy. It is designed to help students gain an understanding of concepts such as globalization, the global economy, state and non-state actors, and international governance. Weekly readings, discussions, activities, simulations, group projects, presentations, and online sessions in this course aim to make the class more interactive.
Course Outcomes
1. Can demonstrate an analytical approach to current issues in globalization.
2. Knows the fundamental concepts of globalization.
3. Identifies key factors in the international system and can analyze and/or critique them both orally and in writing.
4. Becomes familiar with the fundamental concepts of international political economy.
5. Develops presentation skills.
6. Gains a basic understanding of the role of non-state actors in the global economy.
7. Can apply the skills and knowledge acquired in this course to future academic and professional work.
Tentative Course Plan
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Globalization and International Relations, Concepts, and Key Actors
Week 3: History of Globalization
Week 4: Global Politics in International Relations and International Theories
Week 5: Economic Globalization, Multinational Corporations
Week 6: Free Trade
Week 7: Midterm Exam
Week 8: Global Governance and Human Rights
Week 9: Globalization and Cultural Impact, Group Presentations
Week 10: Criticisms of Globalization, Group Presentations
Week 11: Anti-Globalization and Key Issues (Case Studies), Group Presentations
Week 12: Group Presentations / Final Presentations
Tentative Assesment Methods
Midterm 25%
Final 25%
Participation and Assignments 25%
Film Presentations 25%
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