POL6002 Contemporary Political IdeologiesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POL6002 Contemporary Political Ideologies Fall 3 0 3 9
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MERVE ÖZDEMİRKIRAN
Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
This course aims at introducing the participants to the development of major political theories and particularly has two main objectives:

1. To familiarize them with political theories, ideologies and political thinkers.
2. To help them gain an insight on different assumptions and ideas concerning state, society and politics.

Course Content

The course includes the examination and thorough analysis of modernity and modern ideologies, in order to shed light on their development paths and divergences occurring throughout modern times.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Andrew Heywood, Political Ideologies, 3rd edition

Terence Ball and Richard Dagger, Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal, 3rd edition
References: various other journal articles to be handed out

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Homework Assignments 1 1 1
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 200

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) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies.
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world.
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar.
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically.
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business.
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values.
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety.
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself