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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction |
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2) |
Models of democracy |
• David Held. Models of Democracy. (Cambridge, UK: Polity Press, 2006), Chapter 1.
• Mark Bevir, “Representative Democracy” in The Encyclopedia of Political Theory (2010): 1188 – 1190.
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Participatory and Deliberative Democracy |
• Mark Bevir, “Participatory Democracy” in The Encyclopedia of Political Theory (2010): 1018-1019.
• Benjamin Barber, Selections from Strong Democracy (1984)*
• Carole Pateman, “Participatory Democracy Revisited.” Perspectives on Politics 10:1 (2012): 7-19.
• James S. Fishkin, “Deliberative Polling: Executive Summary.” Center for Deliberative Democracy.
http://cdd.stanford.edu/polls/docs/summary/
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4) |
Philosophical Underpinnings of Democracy |
• Aristotle, Selections from Politics (335-323 B.C.)*
• John Locke, Selections from The Second Treatise on Government (1688) *
• John Stuart Mill, Selections from On Liberty (1859)*
Suggested:
• David Held. Models of Democracy. (Cambridge, UK: Polity Press, 2006), Chapters 2 and 3. |
5) |
Pluralism vs. Elitism |
• Curtis V. Smith, “Elitism vs. Pluralism: Of Robert Dahl, the Working Middle Class Vote and the 2008 Presidential Election”, Kansas City, Kansas Community College, E-Journal, vol 2. No.2 (October 2008), Section Review of Who Governs?
http://www.kckcc.edu/docs/default-source/ejournal/archives/elitism-vs-pluralism-of-robert-dahl-the-working-middle-class-vote-and-the-2008-presidential-election.pdf
• C. Wright Mills. “The Mass Society” and “The Higher Circles” in The Power Elite. (Oxford Press, 1956)
• Joseph Schumpeter. Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy. (London and New York: Routledge, 2003), 269-273.
Suggested:
• David Held. Models of Democracy. (Cambridge, UK: Polity Press, 2006), Chapter 5: 141-157. |
6) |
Democracy and Distribution |
• Ian Shapiro. The State of Democratic Theory. (Princeton University Press, 2006), Chapter 5 |
7) |
Midterm |
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8) |
Multiculturalism: Philosophical Justifications |
• Charles Taylor, “The Politics of Recognition.” In Multiculturalism, edited by Amy Gutmann (Princeton University Press, 1994): 25-44, 51-73
• Will Kymlicka. Multicultural Citizenship. (Clarendon Press, Oxford: 1996), Chapter 5.
• Song, Sarah, "Multiculturalism", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2017 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), forthcoming
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/multiculturalism/
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9) |
Multiculturalism: Criticisms I |
• Susan Moller Okin, “Is Multiculturalism Bad for Women?,” Princeton University Press, 1999, 7-24. |
10) |
Multiculturalism: Criticisms II |
• Kenan Malik, “The Failure of Multiculturalism,” The Foreign Affairs, 2015
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/western-europe/failure-multiculturalism
• Will Kymlicka, “Multiculturalism: Success, Failure and the Future”, Transatlantic Council on Migration
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/publications/TCM-Multiculturalism-Web.pdf
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11) |
Globalization and Democracy |
• David Held. “The transformation of political community: rethinking democracy in the context of globalization” in Democracy’s Edges, edited by Ian Shapiro and Casiano Hacker-Cordon. (Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 1999): 84-111. |
12) |
Democracy Promotion |
• Peter Burnell, “Does International Democracy Promotion Work?” Bonn : Dt. Inst. für Entwicklungspolitik, 2007. – (Discussion Paper / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik ; 17/2007) ISBN 978-3-88985-354-7 |
13) |
Is democracy the only alternative |
• Eric Li, “Why China’s Political Model is Superior,” The New York Times. Feb 16., 2012.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/16/opinion/why-chinas-political-model-is-superior.html
• Yasheng Huang, “Why Democracy Still Wins”, Global Policy Journal Blog, April 25, 2014. http://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/25/04/2014/why-democracy-still-wins-critique-eric-x-li%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9C-tale-two-political-systems%E2%80%9D
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14) |
GENERAL EVALUATION |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. |
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2) |
Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4) |
Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering. |
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6) |
Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems. |
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7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. |
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8) |
Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. |
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9) |
Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications. |
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10) |
Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. |
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