| 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. |
| Week |
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) |
To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. |
2 |
| 2) |
To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. |
2 |
| 3) |
To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. |
3 |
| 4) |
To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. |
2 |
| 5) |
To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. |
1 |
| 6) |
To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. |
1 |
| 7) |
To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. |
2 |
| 8) |
To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. |
2 |
| 9) |
To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. |
2 |
| 10) |
To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. |
2 |
| 11) |
To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. |
2 |
| 12) |
To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. |
3 |