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| Code | POLS308 |
| Name | Contemporary Political Ideologies |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
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.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Contemporary Political Ideologies: A Comparative Analysis - LYMAN TOWER SARGENT
Notes
Contemporary Political Ideologies: Second Edition 2nd Edition by Roger Eatwell
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. |
| LO05 | To interpret current developments thanks to the objective information learned on international relations. |
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 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Conceptualizing Ideology | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Liberalisms I: Basic Tenets of Liberalism | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Liberalisms II: Classical Liberalism, Neo-Liberalism | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Conservatism | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Socialism and Communism | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Nationalism | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Anarchism | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Fascism | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Feminism | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Ecologism | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Religious fundamentalism | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Multiculturalism | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | The End of isms, The End of History Postmodernism, an ideology | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General Review | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||