Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MERVE ÖZDEMİRKIRAN
Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
none |
Course Objectives: |
This course examines major political theories and ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, anarchism, nationalism, fascism, feminism and so forth. In rethinking these ideologies, particular attention will be paid to the different aspects of each particular ideology through the works of monumental political thinkers from Locke to Marx, from Burke to Bakunin. The relationships and links between different ideologies and political theories will also be explored. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction |
Academic Articles and related books |
2) |
Modernity and Ideology |
Academic Articles and related books |
3) |
Ideology and Modernity |
Academic Articles and related books |
4) |
Liberalism: Development |
Academic Articles and related books |
5) |
Liberalism: Classical |
Academic Articles and related books |
6) |
Liberalism: Modern/Social Democracy |
Academic Articles and related books |
7) |
Conservatism: Classical |
Academic Articles and related books |
8) |
Conservatism: Modern |
Academic Articles and related books |
9) |
Socialism: Marxism |
Academic Articles and related books |
10) |
Socialism: Democratic Socialism |
Academic Articles and related books |
11) |
Nationalism/Fascism |
Academic Articles and related books |
12) |
Nationalism/Fascism |
Academic Articles and related books |
13) |
Democracy |
Academic Articles and related books |
14) |
Democracy |
Academic Articles and related books |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. |
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2) |
Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. |
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3) |
Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives |
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4) |
Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). |
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5) |
Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. |
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6) |
Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). |
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7) |
Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. |
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8) |
Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. |
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9) |
To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |
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