Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUS308 |
| Name | Contemporary Political Ideologies |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK |
| Course Instructor |
Bilge DURUTÜRK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main objective of this course is to analyse the emergence and evolutions of contemporary political ideologies within the framework of the political and social life. In this context, it is aimed to provide studens with the knowledge for the analysis of local, national and international political and social issues in terms of political ideologies.
Course Content
Political ideologies are systems of ideas and beliefs that simplify political and social life and provide guides for political action. In this course, we will examine the major ideologies that impact political and social life at the international, national and individual levels, focusing on their historical developments, their major tenants, and their applications to the political world and contemporary society.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | By the end of the course students will be able to arrive at a systematic understanding of the major political ideologies. |
| LO02 | They will be able to clarify their own perspectives on issues of politics and society in the contemporary world. |
| LO03 | They will be able to compare and contrast the major political ideologies in Turkey. |
| LO04 | They will be able to identify, understand and analyze international, regional, national and local issues and problems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Conceptualizing Ideology | Reading assignment | |
| 2 | Liberalisms I: Basic Tenets of Liberalism | Reading assignment | |
| 3 | Liberalisms II: Classical Liberalism, Neo-Liberalism | Reading assignment | |
| 4 | Conservatism | Reading assignment | |
| 5 | Socialism and Communism | Reading assignment | |
| 6 | Nationalism | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 7 | Anarchism | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | |
| 9 | Fascism | Reading assignment | |
| 10 | Feminism | Reading assignment | |
| 11 | Ecologism | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 12 | Religious fundamentalism | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 13 | Multiculturalism | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 14 | The End of isms, The End of History Postmodernism, an ideology | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 15 | General Review | Reading assignment | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 116 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,64 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||