GEET 202 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

Course Name

Multiculturalism and Globalization

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GEET 202	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Service Course
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Doç. Dr. Mete Ulaş AKSOY
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. BATIKAN BULUT

Course Objectives

Multiculturalism is one of the normative models of ‘living together’ in diverse societies. As one of the most debated political concepts of the post-Cold War era, multiculturalism has been theorized by scholars mainly for two purposes. Firstly, it establishes a critique of liberal theory of ‘impartial’ state by addressing the problems of ‘justice’ based on individualism. Among many, one significant problem is that it fails to account for the rights of minority groups. Secondly, rejecting state policies of assimilation and moving beyond policies of integration, theories of multiculturalism aim to build alternative, arguably better, idea of a ‘just society’. In this normative theory, states must sufficiently respond to the demands of inclusion and exclusion from cultural minorities and immigrants, recognize cultural difference, and consider not only individual but also group rights and needs.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to understand the basic concepts that the course builds on: political modernity; the modern state; national sovereignty; dominant and minority identity; multiculturalism; globalisation; etc
2	To be able to understand the relation between modern national sovereignties, cultural diversity and the phenomenon of globalisation in the world
3	To be able to understand the emergence of politics of multiculturalism in the world
4	To be able to explain the main examples of multicultural regimes in the world
5	To be able to explain the politics of human and minority rights within the context of multiculturalism
6	To be able to understand the complex and changing nature of culture in modernity

Course Description

We are going to spend the first part of the course on the general context within which debates on multiculturalism were born. In the second part, we will discuss different approaches to multiculturalism developed by major thinkers, such as Will Kymlicka, Charles Taylor, and Jürgen Habermas. In the third part, we will turn our attention towards debates on multiculturalism in the context of globalization and the recent populist reaction to it.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to the course: Objectives and Expectations
2	Normative Models of ‘Living Together’	Ronald Beiner, “Liberalism, Nationalism, Citizenship: Three Models of Political Community,” in Liberalism, Nationalism, Citizenship, Toronto: UBC Press, 2003, pp. 21-38.
3	What is Multiculturalism?	Ali Rattansi, Multiculturalism: A Very Short Introduction, NY: Oxford University Press, 2011, pp. 7-41.
4	Critique 1: Clash of Civilizations	Samuel P. Huntington, “The Clash of Civilizations,” Foreign Affairs, Vol. 72, No. 3, 1993, pp. 22-49.
5	Critique 2: ‘Impartial’ state: Liberal critique of multiculturalism	Brian Barry, Culture and Equality: An Egalitarian Critique of Multiculturalism, UK: Polity, 2002, pp. 292-328
6	Midterm Exam I
7	Liberal/Thin Multiculturalism (Will Kymlicka)	Frederik Stjernfelt, “Liberal Multiculturalism as Political Philosophy: Will Kymlicka,” The Monist, Vol. 95, No. 1, pp. 49-71.
8	Communitarian/Thick Multiculturalism (Charles Taylor)	Charles Taylor, “The Politics of Recognition,” Multiculturalism: Examining the Politics of Recognition, Taylor et al. (eds), Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1994, pp. 25-73
9	Constitutional Citizenship (Jürgen Habermas)	Jürgen Habermas, “Three Normative Models of Democracy,” Constellations, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1994, pp. 1-10.
10	Midterm Exam II
11	Multiculturalism and Globalization	Ali Rattansi, “Conclusion: Moving On: Multiculturalism, Interculturalism, and Transnationalism in a New Global Era,” pp. 143-164.
12	Populism and the Crisis of Globalization	Michael Cox, “The Rise of Populism and the Crisis of Globalization,” Irish Studies in International Affairs, Vol. 28, pp. 9-17.
13	Student Presentations I
14	Student Presentations II
15	Review
16	Review

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	25
Presentation / Jury	1	10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	25
Final Exam	1	30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	4	70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	30
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	10	2	20
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	15	15
Presentation / Jury	1	10	10
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	15	15
Final Exam	1	20	20
		Total	128

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Genetics and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.		-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Genetics and Bioengineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Genetics and Bioengineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.		-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Genetics and Bioengineering research topics.		-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to work efficiently in Genetics and Bioengineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.		-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.		-	-	-	-	-
8	To have knowledge about global and social impact of Genetics and Bioengineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Genetics and Bioengineering solutions.		-	-	-	-	-
9	To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in Genetics and Bioengineering applications.		-	-	-	-	-
10	To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.		-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the area of Genetics and Bioengineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.		-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.		-	-	-	-	-
13	To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Genetics and Bioengineering.		-	-	-	-	-