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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLS318 |
| Name | Political Sociology |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş. Gör. Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Main aim of this course is to explore the relations between politics and society
Course Content
This course links structural, cultural characteristics of a certain society with politics.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Political Sociology, Tom Bottomore; HUTCHINSON, 1983.
Notes
Nash, K., Ch. 2: “Politics in a Small World”, in Contemporary Political Sociology, pp.47-99.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyses principal sociological concepts |
| LO02 | Analyses the effects of sociological variables on politics |
| LO03 | Evaluates state-society relations from different viewpoints |
| LO04 | Discusses politics and power relations. |
| LO05 | Learns theories about types of authority and legitimacy. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| PLO01 | Belirsiz | ||
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Sociology and its definition | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Politics, power and state | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Authority, legality and political system | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Authority and types of legality | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Dependency and relative autonomy of politics | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Elite Theory | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Politics and power relations | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Historical sociology and Marxist Tradition | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Historical sociology and state | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Political sociology and philosophy | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Hegemony, state and civil society | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Sociological analysis of politics | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Relativity in political sociology | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Modernity and postmodernism | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Social movements | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| 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) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 123 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,92 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||