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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
GEP0807 Political Philosophy Fall
Spring
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: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor HAKAN KURUNÇ
Instructor TUĞRUL ÖZKARACALAR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to make an introduction to the concept and fact of politics; the meaning of politics in social order and selected political views in philosophy from ancient ages to 20th.century.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the semester the students will be able to ...
•recall the concept of politics in living social relations.
•collect data about concept of politics and evaluate them.
•compare assess the living political relations in the world politics.
•explain the political interpretations in special or non company.

Course Content

•Contemporary politics issues
•What is Political Philosophy

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction-General Oveview
2) What is Political Philosophy? Course Note
3) The basic problems of Political Philosophy Course Note
4) Politea and the Modern State Course Note
5) Governance, Power, Rights, Legitimacy Debate Course Note
6) The question of authority Course Note
7) God, Nature- Individual. Authority Power Course Note
8) Nation-state transitions / Renaissance: Utopias Course Note
9) Machiavelli and Hobbes: the Modern State Course Note
10) The discussions of Freedom I Course Note
11) The discussions of Freedom II Course Note
12) The discussions of Freedom III Course Note
13) What is Freedom? Course Note
14) Public and private Sphere Course Note

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Platon, Devlet, Yasalar,
Aristoteles, Politika, Brian Redhead(Ed.), Siyasal Düşüncenin Temelleri.
M.Tunçay(Ed.), Siyasal Düşünceler Tarihi. Leo Strauss, Politika Felsefesi Nedir? (Paradigma, 2000) Hans Helmuth Gander, Dünya Politika ve Otorite Soruu, Doğumunun Yüzüncü Yılında Hannah Arendt, (Yay. haz. Sanem Yazıcıoğlu, Yapı Kredi yay.,2009)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
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
Homework Assignments 2 7 14
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 91

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.