OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1509 20. Century Political History Fall 3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: NONE
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to examine the conditions of the development of political ideas within historical context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
In this course the student:
1. Will examine the historical conditions during the development of Marxism
2. Will evaluate the political ideas of intellectuals.
3. Will compare Marxism and Liberalism
4. Will know about the Post-war Political structure.
5. Will analyse the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union
6. Students shall synthesize diverse kinds of information and to express ideas clearly and cogently.

Course Content

The course will cover political ideas that emerged from 19th century onwards. Main subjects include, Marxism, Liberalism, Republicanism, and Radicalism. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, individual work, reading, discussion, observation and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Derse giris none
2) History: Structures, Empires. Political Philosophy: Max Weber Coursebooks
3) History: Europe as a System of Power Political Philosophy: Herbert Marcuse Coursebooks
4) History: First World War Political Philosophy: Hannah Arendt Coursebooks
5) History: The End of the Old World Order Political Philosophy: C.B. Macpherson Coursebooks
6) History: Global History Emerges Political Philosophy: Michael Oakenshott Coursebooks
7) General Overview
8) Midtrem Week Coursebooks
9) History: Second World War Political Philosophy: Friedrich Hayek Coursebooks
10) History: Cold War Political Philosophy: Karl Popper Coursebooks
11) History: Asia, Africa and the Near East Political Philosophy: Isaiah Berlin Coursebooks
12) History: New Economic and Social Worlds Political Philosophy: John Rawls Coursebooks
13) History: A Changing World Balance Political Philosophy: Robert Nozick Coursebook
14) History: The End of an Era Political Philosophy: Jurgen Habermas Coursebooks

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: J. M. Roberts, "Twentieth Century: The History of the World, 1901 to 2000" (Penguin, 1999)
Michael H. Lessnoff, Political Philosophy of the Twentieth Century (Blackwell, 1999)
References: NONE

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 12 2 24
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Quizzes 1 10 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 92

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally 1
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively 1
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules 1
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication 1
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level 1
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology 1
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally 1
8) To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) 1
9) To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user 1
10) To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting 1