At the end of this course, the students; 1) Acquire knowledge about the adventure of democracy in history of political thought. 2) Understand that most concepts that we often use in our daily lives and hear as part of political debates are indeed very debatable concepts (such as human nature, freedom, equality, democracy etc.) 3) Be able to distinguish different ideological perspectives from each other in terms of their responses to the current political (both national and global) developments. 4) Get the ability to shape her own political standpoint vis a vis fundamental socio-political issues and questions. 5) Formulate their own views on how social justice can be achieved.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(PSIR114)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, new topics, theories and concepts of Political Science is discussed within the framework of the topics covered during SIBU114. Thus, in order to be successful in this course, you must have a good command of the topics of SIBU114. The first topic of the course discusses nationalism and theories of state. Then the next topic is the different meanings attached to the concept of democracy with a specific focus on different theories of democracy. The following weeks will focus on the organization of state in democracies and how the separation of powers is attained. Following that we will focus on political parties and interest groups and how these interact with society at large and with the institutions of state. All in all, this course will focus on the political dimensions of certain processes, developments, institutions and spheres of life that are significant for understanding organisation of society. **OYS password: 2032023**
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
A general introduction to the topics of the course, a review of SIBU114
2nd Week
Continuation from Ideologies (SIBU114) with a specific focus on Nationalism. Also, a discussion on the theories of state (Heywood, pp.110-126 - Heywood, pp.61-78)
3rd Week
Continuation from Ideologies (SIBU114) with a specific focus on Nationalism. Also, a discussion on the theories of state (Heywood, pp.110-126 - Heywood, pp.61-78)
4th Week
Theorizing Democracy (Heywood, pp.83-106)
5th Week
On the quality of democracy: The Nature of Representation and Electoral Systems (Heywood, pp.196-216 - Shively, ?The `Orange Revolution? in Ukraine? (p.311))
6th Week
Separation of powers: Assemblies and executives (Heywood, pp.309-330 & 284-300 - Shively, ?Parliamentary Government in Germany? (p.334) - Shively, ?Presidential Hybrid in France? (p.356))
7th Week
Separation of powers: Assemblies and executives (Heywood, pp.309-330 & 284-300 - Shively, ?Parliamentary Government in Germany? (p.334) - Shively, ?Presidential Hybrid in France? (p.356))
8th Week
MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week
The Bureaucracy (Shively, pp.361-375)
10th Week
Political Parties (Heywood, pp.221-242 - Shively, ?The Communist Party of China? (p.268) & ?Canada?s Political Parties? (p.270))
11th Week
Civil Society (Heywood, pp.244-264 - Shively, ?Interest Groups in France? (p.297) & ?Attenuated - Interest Groups in Bangladesh? (p.298) & ?The Battle of Seattle? (p.310))
12th Week
Gender & Politics (Heywood, ?Feminisim? in Political Ideologies: An Introduction)
Course books - Heywood, Andrew, Politics (4th edition), New York: Palgrave, 2013 - Shively, W. Philips, Power & Choice: An Introduction to Political Science, New York: Mc Graw Hill, 2014 - *Heywood, A., Political Ideologies: An Introduction, New York: Palgrave; 1998. (week 12!)
Recommended Reading - Atılgan, Go?khan & Aytekin, E. Atilla (der.) Siyaset Bilimi: Kavramlar, I?deolojiler Disiplinler Arası I?lis?kiler, I?stanbul: Yordam Kitap, 2012. - Ko?ker, Levent. I?ki Farklı Siyaset. Ankara: Dipnot yayınları, 2012. - Lijphart, Arend. Patterns of Democracy: Government Forms and Performance in Thirty-Six Countries, Yale University Press, 1999. - O?rs, H. Birsen (der.), 19. Yu?zyıldan 20. Yu?zyıla Modern Siyasal I?deolojiler, I?stanbul Bilgi U?niversitesi Yayınları, 2009. - S?enses, Fikret. I?ktisada (Farklı bir) Giris?: Giris?, I?stanbul: I?letis?im Yayınları, 2017. - Tas?kın, Yu?ksel (der.) Siyaset: Kavramlar, Kurumlar, Su?rec?ler, I?stanbul: I?letis?im Yayınları, 2015.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
50
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
1
40
40
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
40
40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1,15
1,15
Homework
Total Workload
152,15
Total Workload / 30
5,07
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
