Information Package / Course Catalogue
Globalization and Society
Course Code: SBÖ004
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To comprehend globalization with all dimensions

Course Content

The effects of globalization and Turkey; developments in the last century in the world; changes on the environment; military and economic partnerships; effects of globalization on less developed countries; Turkey's status against globalization; concepts such as pluralism and multiculturalism (and their place in teaching in social studies) and multicultural education practices.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzes globalization from different perspectives.
2.Understand the relationship between globalization and localization
3.Understand the relationship between globalization and localization
4.Knows the economic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization.
5.Criticize the effects of globalization on education.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introducing the Purpose and Content of the Course, What is Globalization?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Significant developments in the last century on the road to globalization
Week 3 - Theoretical
Technological developments and globalization
Week 4 - Theoretical
Globalization and urbanization
Week 5 - Theoretical
Globalization and localization
Week 6 - Theoretical
Economic aspects of globalization
Week 7 - Theoretical
Social and cultural dimensions of globalization
Week 8 - Theoretical
Political and military dimensions of globalization
Week 9 - Theoretical
Globalization and environmental problems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Globalization and environmental problems
Week 11 - Theoretical
The effects of globalization on underdeveloped countries
Week 12 - Theoretical
Globalization and Education
Week 13 - Theoretical
Pluralism and multiculturalism
Week 14 - Theoretical
Globalization and social studies education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment1325
Presentation 1325
Midterm Examination1527
Final Examination1527
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026