This course introduces students to the study of power, politics, and the state from a sociological point of view. Topics to be covered include sociological theories of domination and the modern state, the social origins of political regimes, collective action in revolutions and social movements, class coalitions and welfare states, social cleavages.
Political Sociology (SOC 301)
Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
Cultural Studies | * | ||
Cultural Studies | * | ||
Political Science | * | ||
Political Science and International Relations | * | ||
Political Science (Previous Name: Social and Political Sciences) | * |
CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Upon successful completion of Political Sociology, students are expected to be able to: a. identify the general problems at stake when they encounter a specific political issue in their everyday lives and in the media. b. analyze the social relationships and dynamics that underlie political institutions and processes. c. investigate how social cleavages are translated into the political sphere and how the political process in turn transforms the social structure. d. identify and distinguish between major forms of collective
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 5
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 4
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 4
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 4
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 3
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the multiple methodologies and interpret different approaches, concepts, and theoretical legacies in the interdisciplinary field of Cultural Studies. 3
2. Identify interconnections of knowledge within and across the disciplines of sociology, anthropology, literature, visual studies, philosophy, and geography. 4
3. Cultivate a critical approach to the study of culture, articulating the relations between culture, power, and history; exploring cultural diversity and socio-cultural change at the local, national and global level; and exploring the corresponding demands for rights and social justice. 5
4. With the use of appropriate technologies, be able to present advanced oral and written evaluations of developments in the realm of cultural production, consumption, and representation. 3
1. To analyze national and global events from various social science perspectives.
2. To demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge on political science and international relations and to state views and positions with advanced oral and written skills.
3. To compete for increasing career opportunities in national and global institutions.
4. To (be able to) understand and follow the changes in political behaviours, opinions and structures.
5. To gain the ability to make logical inferences on social and political issues based on comparative and historical knowledge.
1. Understand and follow changes in patterns of political behavior, ideas and structures. 5
2. Develop the ability to make logical inferences about social and political issues on the basis of comparative and historical knowledge. 5