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) |
Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. |
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2) |
Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. |
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3) |
Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. |
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4) |
Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. |
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5) |
Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. |
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6) |
Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. |
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7) |
Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. |
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8) |
Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. |
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9) |
Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. |
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10) |
Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. |
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11) |
Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. |
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12) |
Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |
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