| Course Name |
Multiculturalism and Globalization
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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GEET 202
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Service Course
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Course Objectives | Multiculturalism and Globalisation are central concepts across numerous academic disciplines in the 21st century. Over time they have given rise to a variety of concepts and theories that attempt to explain their impact on contemporary sociteties, states, and individuals. Multiculturalism cannot be fully understood in isolation from globalisation. In today’s rapidly changing world shaped by globalisation, multiculturalism remains one of the most widely discussed and contested issues—both within academia and in public discourse. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of multiculturalism and globalisation, offering knowledge that is valuable for both research and professional careers beyond academia. By fostering critical thinking and encouraging creativity, it also aims to broaden students’ perspectives, helping them interpret today’s globalised world, address its challanges, and anticipate the near future in a more insightful and enriched way. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | In the opening weeks, the course will address the topics of multiculturalism and globalisation separately, equipping students with a foundational understanding of these two phenomena. This will be followed by a week dedicated to key theories of multiculturalism and globalisation. In the subsequent weeks, the course will explore the relationship between multiculturalism and globalisation in the context of phenomena such as migration, global inequalities, and populism. In the concluding weeks, attention will turn to the challenges and future prospects of multiculturalism and globalisation, concluding with student presentations. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the course: Objectives and Expectations | |
| 2 | What is globalisation? Key Ideas and Concepts | 1) Steger, M. B. (2023). Globalization: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press. Ch. 1 & 2 2) Heywood, A. (2019). Politics, Red Globe Press. Ch.7 (pp. 293-309) |
| 3 | What is Multiculturalism? Key Ideas and Concepts | 1) Heywood, (2019), Ch. 8 2) Rattansi, A. (2011). Multiculturalism: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press (Introduction) & Ch.1 |
| 4 | Theories of Globalisation | 1)Ritzer, G., & Dean, P. (2019) Globalization: The Essentials. Wiley‐Blackwell. Ch.2 & Ch. 7 |
| 5 | Theories of Multiculturalism | 1) Heywood, A. (2021). Political ideologies: An introduction. Red Globe Press. Ch. 11 |
| 6 | Multiculturalism in the Context of Globalisation: Understanding Diversity in a Connected World | 1) Smallman, S, & Brown, K. (2020). Introduction to international and global studies. Univ of North Carolina Press. Ch. 5 2) Shome, R. (2012). Mapping the limits of multiculturalism in the context of globalization. International Journal of Communication, 6, 144–165. 3) Steger, Ch. 5 |
| 7 | Migration | 1) Ritzer & Dean, Ch. 8 2) Pakulski, J, & Markowski, S. (2014). Globalisation, immigration and multiculturalism – the European and Australian experiences. Journal of Sociology, 50(1), 3-9 |
| 8 | Global inequalities | 1) Ritzer & Dean, Ch. 11 & 12 |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | |
| 10 | Populism, Multiculturalism and Globalisation | 1) Heywood, (2021), Ch. 8 2) Kymlicka, W. (2016). Defending diversity in an era of populism: Multiculturalism and interculturalism compared. In N. Meer, T. Modood R. Zapata-Barrero (eds.), Multiculturalism and interculturalism: Debating the dividing lines, Edinburgh University Press,158-177. (Ch. 7) 3) Steger, Ch. 7 |
| 11 | Challenges of Globalisation & Multiculturalism | 1) Rattansi, Ch. 3 & 4 2) Nye, M. (2007). The challenges of multiculturalism. Culture and Religion, 8(2), 109-123. 3) Ritzer & Dean, Ch. 13 |
| 12 | Future of Globalisation & Multiculturalism | 1) Steger, Ch. 8 2) Rattansi,(Conclusion) 3) Smallman, & Brown, Ch. 13 |
| 13 | Student Presentations I | |
| 14 | Student Presentations II | |
| 15 | Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | All assigned readings above are mandatory. Further readings may be added as needed throughout the semester. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
|
30
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam |
1
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30
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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70
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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30
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
10
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2
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20
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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22
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22
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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26
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26
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| Final Exam |
1
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34
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34
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| Total |
150
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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5
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To be able to have fundamental knowledge about narrative forms in cinema, digital and interactive media, and the foundational concepts relevant to these forms. |
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To be able to create narratives based on creative and critical thinking skills, by using the forms and tools of expression specific to cinema and digital media arts. |
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To be able to use the technical equipment and software required for becoming a specialist/expert in cinema and digital media. |
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To be able to perform skills such as scriptwriting, production planning, use of the camera, sound recording, lighting and editing, at the basic level necessary for pre-production, production and post-production phases of an audio-visual work; and to perform at least one of them at an advanced level. |
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To be able to discuss how meaning is made in cinema and digital media; how economy, politics and culture affect regimes of representation; and how processes of production, consumption, distribution and meaning-making shape narratives. |
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To be able to perform the special technical and aesthetic skills at the basic level necessary to create digital media narratives in the fields of interactive film, video installation, experimental cinema and virtual reality. |
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To be able to critically analyze a film or digital media artwork from technical, intellectual and artistic perspectives. |
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| 8 |
To be able to participate in the production of a film or digital media artwork as a member or leader of a team, following the principles of work safety and norms of ethical behavior. |
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| 9 |
To be able to stay informed about global scientific, social, economic, cultural, political, institutional and industrial developments. |
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| 10 |
To be able to develop solutions to legal, scientific and professional problems surrounding the field of cinema and digital media. |
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| 11 |
To be able to use a foreign language to communicate with colleagues and collect data in the field of cinema and digital media. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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| 12 |
To be able to use a second foreign language at the medium level. |
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| 13 |
To be able to connect the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to the field of expertise. |
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