POLS308 Contemporary Political Ideologies

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

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

Update Time: 13.05.2024 11:28