SOC3058 Theories of Fascism National Socialism and Far RightBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs LOGISTIC MANAGEMENTGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SOC3058 Theories of Fascism National Socialism and Far Right Spring
Fall
3 0 3 5
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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAYA AKYILDIZ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAYA AKYILDIZ
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Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to analyze fascism and National Socialism, and to provide a basis to assess the significance of these world-views in the modern period. Another goal of the course is to describe the relationship between ultra-right and conservative regimes and ideologies, and fascism. We will also describe the fascist and far right regimes and movements in countries like Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Romania, Japan, and Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course will be able to:
1) Describe and synthesizing sociological concepts and theories in the field of fascism and far right
2) Evaluate the relations between fascism and the far right
3) Analyze the major conceptual and research issues related to fascism and far right
4) Assess various explanatory models of fascism and Nazism
5) Analyze Turkish society by a new sociological perspective

Course Content

This course has three major sections and each section is designed for a specific purpose. The first section is about the definition of fascism, Nazism and far right. In the second section the history of fascism, Nazism and far right will be analyzed. The third and the final section is about the similarities and differences of various examples of fascist, dictatorial and far right regimes.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and course outline
2) Towards a definition of fascism and national socialism Roger EATWELL, Fascism: A History
3) Detailed analyses of fascist phenomena Mark NEOCLEOUS, Fascism. Robert PAXTON, The Anatomy of Fascism
4) Fascist minimum(s) and “State of Exception” Carl SCHMITT, The Concept of Political. Giorgio AGAMBEN, The State of Exception.
5) The production of fascism Stanley G. PAYNE, A History of Fascism: 1914-1945
6) Is there a nature of fascism? Roger GRIFFIN, The Nature of Fascism.
7) Course review and midterm
8) What is the DOB of fascism? Zeev STERNHELL, The birth of fascist ideology: From cultural rebellion to political revolution.
9) Fascism and power Michael MANN, Fascists.
10) Fascist ideology and power Mark MAZOWER, Dark Continent:Europe’s Twentieth Century. Ian KERSHAW, The Nazi Dictatorship:Problems and Perspectives of Interpretation
11) Fascism in practice David RENTON, Fascism: Theory and Practice
12) Fascism today? Robert PAXTON, Five Stages of Fascism
13) Fascist ideology and Turkey Tanıl BORA, Türkiye’de Faşist İdeoloji:“Hürriyet Değil, Faşizm Gibi Bir İdare İstiyoruz!”
14) Homework submission and presentation of Research Proposal

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Constantin Iordachi. Comparative Fascist Studies. London: Routledge, 2010.
Aristotle Kallis. The Fascism Reader. London: Routledge, 2008.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
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
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 12 12
Total Workload 128

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) To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions
2) To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems
3) To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system.
4) To be fully prepared for a graduate study 2
5) Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively. internet and the electronic world
6) To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components.
7) To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life
8) To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations 4
9) To act and think both regionally and internationally
10) To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization
11) Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity.
12) To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes 2
13) To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member
14) To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment