This course explores the central issues in contemporary political philosophy such as the nature and value of democracy, freedom, justice, equality, collective well- being, collective identity, and the political institutions these ideals require.
Political Theory II (POLS 473)
Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
Philosophy Minor | * | ||
Political Science | * | ||
Political Science and International Relations | * | ||
Political Science and International Relations | * | ||
Political Science (Previous Name: Social and Political Sciences) | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
To convey the meaning of fundamental, modern political ideologies.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- 1. Identify the main currents of ideas that accompany the various routes to modernity 2. Discuss the various manifestations of the main set of ideologies 3. Compare and contrast these ideas with each another
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. 1
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. 1
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 5
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. To analyze national and global events from various social science perspectives. 5
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. 5
3. To compete for increasing career opportunities in national and global institutions. 2
4. To (be able to) understand and follow the changes in political behaviours, opinions and structures. 5
5. To gain the ability to make logical inferences on social and political issues based on comparative and historical knowledge. 5
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
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
Percentage (%) | |
Midterm | 35 |
Quiz | 35 |
Homework | 30 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
Readings |
Terence Ball and Richard Dagger, Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal (Longman/Pearson Education, 2011) David Ingersoll, Richard K. Matthews and Andrew Davison, The Philosophic Roots of Modern Ideology (Hudson, NY: Sloan Publishing, 2010) A reading package that can be obtained from the Copy Center containing certain chapters of the following books and some articles: |