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| Code | POLZ206 |
| Name | History of Political Thought |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to examine the origins and development of contemporary political concepts such as power, state, freedom, justice, equality and legitimacy.
Course Content
This course surveys major thinkers in Western Political theory from the ancient Greek to the nineteenth century.
Course Precondition
The course has no prerequisites.
Resources
J.S. McClelland History of Western Political Thought
Notes
Alan Ryan Siyasal Düşünceler Tarihi
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the basic points of the Ancient Greek political thought. |
| LO02 | Obtains information about the political thought of Socrates and Plato. |
| LO03 | Obtains information about Aristotle and the introduction of political science. |
| LO04 | Obtains information about the political thought of Saint Augustine. |
| LO05 | Obtains information about the political thought of Saint Thomas Aquinas. |
| LO06 | Learns the advices given by Machiavelli to rulers in his well-known book, The Prince. |
| LO07 | Learns the social contract theory and obtains information about the Hobbesian version. |
| LO08 | Learns the social contract theory and obtains information about the Lockian version. |
| LO09 | Learns the social contract theory and obtains information about the Rousseauist version. |
| LO10 | Learns the changes in political thinking during the Enlightenment period. |
| LO11 | Obtains information about the American Enlightenment. |
| LO12 | Obtains information about the reactions against the enlightened thought. |
| LO13 | Learns the rise of liberal thought. |
| LO14 | Obtains information about the political thought of Friedrich Hegel. |
| LO15 | Learns Marxism and other socialisms. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek Political Thought | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.3-16. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Socrates and Plato | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.17-31. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Aristotle and the Science of Politics | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.51-71. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Saint Augustine and The City of God | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.91-109. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Saint Thomas Aquinas | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.109-129. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Machiavelli The Prince | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.149-171. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Midterm Examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 8 | The Theory of the Social Contract and John Locke | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.229-249. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 9 | The Theory of the Social Contract and Jean Jacques Rousseau | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.249-275. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | The Politics of Enlightenment | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.295-315. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | The American Enlightenment Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.339-370. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | The Limitations of Enlightenment Edmund Burke and David Hume | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.401-427. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | The Rise of Liberalism | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.427-449. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Friedrich Hegel | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.519-543. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Marxism and Other Socialisms | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.543-567. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Social Democracy Eduard Bernstein | J.S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, s.567-585. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Final Examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 6 | 90 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 137 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,48 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||