GEP0509 XX. Century Political HistoryBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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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
GEP0509 XX. Century Political History Fall
3 0 3 4
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: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DERYA TARBUCK
Recommended Optional Program Components: NONE
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to examine the conditions of the development of political ideas within historical context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
In this course the student:
1. Will examine the historical conditions during the development of Marxism
2. Will evaluate the political ideas of intellectuals.
3. Will compare Marxism and Liberalism
4. Will know about the Post-war Political structure.
5. Will analyse the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union
6. Students shall synthesize diverse kinds of information and to express ideas clearly and cogently.

Course Content

The course will cover political ideas that emerged from 19th century onwards. Main subjects include, Marxism, Liberalism, Republicanism, and Radicalism.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Derse giris none
2) History: Structures, Empires. Political Philosophy: Max Weber Coursebooks
3) History: Europe as a System of Power Political Philosophy: Herbert Marcuse Coursebooks
4) History: First World War Political Philosophy: Hannah Arendt Coursebooks
5) History: The End of the Old World Order Political Philosophy: C.B. Macpherson Coursebooks
6) MIDTERM I Coursebooks
7) History: Global History Emerges Political Philosophy: Michael Oakenshott Coursebooks
8) History: Second World War Political Philosophy: Friedrich Hayek Coursebooks
9) History: Cold War Political Philosophy: Karl Popper Coursebooks
10) History: Asia, Africa and the Near East Political Philosophy: Isaiah Berlin Coursebooks
11) History: New Economic and Social Worlds Political Philosophy: John Rawls Coursebooks
12) MIDTERM II Coursebooks
13) History: A Changing World Balance Political Philosophy: Robert Nozick Coursebook
14) History: The End of an Era Political Philosophy: Jurgen Habermas Coursebooks

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: J. M. Roberts, "Twentieth Century: The History of the World, 1901 to 2000" (Penguin, 1999)
Michael H. Lessnoff, Political Philosophy of the Twentieth Century (Blackwell, 1999)
References: NONE

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Midterms 2 % 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
Midterms 2 15 30
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 92

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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.).
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field.
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts.
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field.
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal.
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field.
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods.
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods.
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field.
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art.
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field.
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater.
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.