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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
POL6010 | Political Theory | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
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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 : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GAYE İLHAN DEMİRYOL |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
Course Objectives: | The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with core concepts in the history and contemporary political theory and grasp the path through which political theory evolved. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The student will be exposed to philosophical and social scientific endeavors to explain and evaluate political institutions and behavior. The student will learn how to analyze and systematize various systems of ideas by examining primary as well as secondary sources. The student will thereby become better equipped to understand, participate in, and evaluate political processes. |
An application of methodological individualism to the study of collective decision making. The behavior of voters, bureaucrats and elected political agents will be examined. Special attention will be given to group theory, constitutional theory, and the economic reasons for limiting the size and growth of government. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction: Political thinking in context | |
2) | Anciend and Medieval Political Thought | |
3) | Modern Political Thought | |
4) | Politics: Social Science and Ideology | |
5) | Classical Liberalism and Conservatism | |
6) | Anarchism and Marxism | |
7) | Political Economy: Individualist Perspectives | |
8) | Political Economy: Collectivist Perspectives | |
9) | Progressive Liberalism | |
10) | Varieties of Leftism | |
11) | Contemporary Social Movements | |
12) | Varieties of Conservatism | |
13) | Presentations and discussion | |
14) | Review of the course |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Bastiat, Frederic. The Law Minogue, Kenneth. Politics: A Very Short Introduction [M] Schall, James V. AStudent's Guide to Liberal Learning Schumaker, Paul, et al. Great Ideas/Grand Schemes Budziszewski, J. "Politics of Virtues, Government of Knaves" Hayek, Friedrich. The Road to Serfdom [abridged] Hughes, Jonathan. "Regulatory Legerdemain" Kirk, Russell. "The Idea of Conservatism," from The Conservative Mind. "Three Types of Imagination," from "Introduction" to Irving Babbitt, • Literature and the American College Kuehnelt-Leddihn, Erik von. Leftism Revisited, Introduction, chs. 1-4. Locke, John. Second Treatise on Civil Government (excerpts) Lieber, Francis. "The Ancient and Modern Teacher of Politics," from Miscellaneous Writings Mitchell, William C., and Randy T. Simmons. "Political Pursuit of Private Gain: Coercive Redistribution" Portland Declaration Rahe, Paul. "Don Corleone, Multiculturalist" Rushdoony, Rousas John. Politics of Guilt and Pity, ch. 11:6 Samson, Steven Alan. "Models of Historical Interpretation," Contra Mundum Sumner, William Graham. "What Social Classes Owe Each Other." |
References: | Bronner, Stephen Eric. Twentieth Century Political Theory: A Reader Curtis, Michael, ed. The Nature of Politics Panichas, George A., ed. Modern Age: The First Twenty-Five Years Rothbard, Murray N. For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto Rushdoony, Rousas John. The One and the Many. Politics of Guilt and Pity Schumaker, Paul, et al. Ideological Voices: An Anthology Sorokin, Pitirim. The Crisis of Our Age Vasquez, John A. Classics of International Relations |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | % 25 |
Presentation | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Application | 14 | 56 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 74 |
Final | 1 | 3 |
Total Workload | 175 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation. | |
2) | To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction. | |
3) | Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques. | |
4) | Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style. | |
5) | To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them. | |
6) | To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills. | |
7) | To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation. | |
8) | To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field. | |
9) | To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues. | |
10) | To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations. | |
11) | Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects. | |
12) | To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation. |