Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HISTORY of POLITICAL THOUGHT II | PPA2210663 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 14:30-15:15 Perşembe 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Halime Safiye ATALAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Mesut Malik YAVUZ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Politics today has fundamental questions dating back to ancient political thought, which still dominates our way of thinking on political concepts, institutions, actors and issues. What is justice? Which political regime is the best? Do individuals have natural rights? Why do individuals live under government? What does constitute an ideal society? Answers to these questions have always been dependent on circumstances of time and naturally transformed throughout the history. More importantly, debates and disagreements on the answers of these questions shaped the character of contemporary political thought. Throughout the course, students will address those answers by introducing themselves to the ideas of prominent political philosophers of the history. The course follows a chronological perspective, which intends to bring an outlook of political thought by historic periods. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction and Review of the Previous Semester,Thomas Jefferson,Sieyes & Robespierre,Burke,Paine,Discussion,Hegel,Hegel - 2,Bentham,JS Mill,Karl Marx,TH Green,Rest of the Story,Final Discussion. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Students identify the main issues of political thought. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| 2. Students classify theories on the main concepts of political science such as justice, society and state. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| 3. Students develop a critical understanding of important texts in the history of political thought. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| 4. Students develop an ability to advance and analyse philosophical arguments about political ideas. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Review of the Previous Semester | McClelland, J. S. (1996) A History of Western Political Thought, Routledge, London Morrow, John. (1998) History of Political Thought: A Thematic Introduction, Palgrave, New York. |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 3 | Sieyes & Robespierre | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 4 | Burke | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 5 | Paine | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 6 | Discussion | - |
| 7 | Hegel | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 8 | Hegel - 2 | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 9 | Bentham | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 10 | JS Mill | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 11 | Karl Marx | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 12 | TH Green | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 13 | Rest of the Story | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 14 | Final Discussion | Plato (380 BC), The Republic … Ryan, Alan. (2013) On Politics: A History of Political Thought from Herodotus to the Present, Penguin Spellman, W. M. (2011) A Short History of Western Political Thought, Palgrave Macmillan, New York. |
| Resources |
| Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| McClelland, J. S. (1996) A History of Western Political Thought, Routledge, London Morrow, John. (1998) History of Political Thought: A Thematic Introduction, Palgrave, New York Plato (380 BC), The Republic … Ryan, Alan. (2013) On Politics: A History of Political Thought from Herodotus to the Present, Penguin Spellman, W. M. (2011) A Short History of Western Political Thought, Palgrave Macmillan, New York. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | ||||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | ||||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | ||||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | ||||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 7 | 5 | 35 | |||
| General Exam | 14 | 8 | 112 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 189 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(189/30) | 6 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HISTORY of POLITICAL THOUGHT II | PPA2210663 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 14:30-15:15 Perşembe 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Halime Safiye ATALAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Mesut Malik YAVUZ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Politics today has fundamental questions dating back to ancient political thought, which still dominates our way of thinking on political concepts, institutions, actors and issues. What is justice? Which political regime is the best? Do individuals have natural rights? Why do individuals live under government? What does constitute an ideal society? Answers to these questions have always been dependent on circumstances of time and naturally transformed throughout the history. More importantly, debates and disagreements on the answers of these questions shaped the character of contemporary political thought. Throughout the course, students will address those answers by introducing themselves to the ideas of prominent political philosophers of the history. The course follows a chronological perspective, which intends to bring an outlook of political thought by historic periods. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction and Review of the Previous Semester,Thomas Jefferson,Sieyes & Robespierre,Burke,Paine,Discussion,Hegel,Hegel - 2,Bentham,JS Mill,Karl Marx,TH Green,Rest of the Story,Final Discussion. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Students identify the main issues of political thought. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| 2. Students classify theories on the main concepts of political science such as justice, society and state. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| 3. Students develop a critical understanding of important texts in the history of political thought. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| 4. Students develop an ability to advance and analyse philosophical arguments about political ideas. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Review of the Previous Semester | McClelland, J. S. (1996) A History of Western Political Thought, Routledge, London Morrow, John. (1998) History of Political Thought: A Thematic Introduction, Palgrave, New York. |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 3 | Sieyes & Robespierre | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 4 | Burke | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 5 | Paine | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 6 | Discussion | - |
| 7 | Hegel | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 8 | Hegel - 2 | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 9 | Bentham | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 10 | JS Mill | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 11 | Karl Marx | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 12 | TH Green | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 13 | Rest of the Story | Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| 14 | Final Discussion | Plato (380 BC), The Republic … Ryan, Alan. (2013) On Politics: A History of Political Thought from Herodotus to the Present, Penguin Spellman, W. M. (2011) A Short History of Western Political Thought, Palgrave Macmillan, New York. |
| Resources |
| Arnhart, Larry. (2015) Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Pinker, Waveland Press, USA. |
| McClelland, J. S. (1996) A History of Western Political Thought, Routledge, London Morrow, John. (1998) History of Political Thought: A Thematic Introduction, Palgrave, New York Plato (380 BC), The Republic … Ryan, Alan. (2013) On Politics: A History of Political Thought from Herodotus to the Present, Penguin Spellman, W. M. (2011) A Short History of Western Political Thought, Palgrave Macmillan, New York. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | ||||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | ||||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | ||||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | ||||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |