POLZ206 History of Political Thought

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLZ206
Name History of Political Thought
Term 2022-2023 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 Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


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
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

Update Time: 25.11.2022 07:20