Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Sema AKBOĞA DEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Sema AKBOĞA DEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The goal of this course is to introduce the main concepts, approaches, and the topics in political sociology to the students of Political Science and Public Administration. |
| Course Content | This course contains; What is political sociology?,Elite Theory,Pluralism,Elite Theory,Marxizm and Neo-Marxism,Marxizm and Neo-Marxism,Social Movements,Social Movements,Political Culture,Citizenship,Presentation Meetings,Globalization,Student Presentations,Student Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Develop a general perspective about the topics of political sociology. | 10, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 2. Use the theories of political sociology in political and social analyses. | 10, 16, 4, 9 | A, F |
| 3. Analyze the relationship between political sociology and other political science. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Raise questions about the main issues in political sociology. | 10, 13, 9 | A, F |
| 5. Identify social and political problems and their reasons. | 19, 4, 9 | F |
| 6. Analyze the solutions proposed for the elimination of social and political problems. | 19, 4, 9 | F |
| 7. Analyze the impacts of political processes and institutions on social processes and institutions. | 16, 4, 9 | A, F |
| 8. Explain how political institutions are influenced by social structure and processes. | 16, 4, 9 | A, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is political sociology? | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Giriş”, 13-19 |
| 2 | Elite Theory | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Seçkincilik (Elitism) ve Seçkinci Kuramcılar”, 21-48. |
| 3 | Pluralism | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Çoğulculuk (Pluralism) ve Çoğulcu Düşünürler”, 49-70. |
| 4 | Elite Theory | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Seçkincilik (Elitism) ve Seçkinci Kuramcılar”, 21-48. |
| 5 | Marxizm and Neo-Marxism | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Marks ve Klasik Marksizm: Toplumsal Dönüşüm ve İktidar Çözümlemesi”, 71-94. Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Batı Marksizmi: Üstyapının Sahne Alışı”, 95-142. |
| 6 | Marxizm and Neo-Marxism | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Marks ve Klasik Marksizm: Toplumsal Dönüşüm ve İktidar Çözümlemesi”, 71-94. Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Batı Marksizmi: Üstyapının Sahne Alışı”, 95-142. |
| 7 | Social Movements | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Toplumsal Hareketler Sosyolojisi”, 233-254. |
| 8 | Social Movements | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Toplumsal Hareketler Sosyolojisi”, 233-254. |
| 9 | Political Culture | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Siyasi Kültür”, 299-328. |
| 10 | Citizenship | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Kimlik ve Vatandaşlık Tartışmaları”, 273-297. |
| 11 | Presentation Meetings | Articles that students find about the subject |
| 12 | Globalization | McMichael, P. (2013). “Küreselleşme”. Siyaset Sosyolojisi, içinde, T. Janoski, R. Alford, A. Hicks ve M.A. Schwartz (ed.). Ankara: Phoenix, 765-790. |
| 13 | Student Presentations | Articles that students find about the subject |
| 14 | Student Presentations | Articles that students choose about the subject |
| Resources |
| Acar, F. ve H.F. Uslu. (2016). Siyaset Sosyolojisi: Temel Yaklaşımlar, Yeni Tartışmalar. Ankara: Dipnot. |
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. | X | |||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 20 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 80 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 139 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(139/30) | 5 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Sema AKBOĞA DEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Sema AKBOĞA DEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The goal of this course is to introduce the main concepts, approaches, and the topics in political sociology to the students of Political Science and Public Administration. |
| Course Content | This course contains; What is political sociology?,Elite Theory,Pluralism,Elite Theory,Marxizm and Neo-Marxism,Marxizm and Neo-Marxism,Social Movements,Social Movements,Political Culture,Citizenship,Presentation Meetings,Globalization,Student Presentations,Student Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Develop a general perspective about the topics of political sociology. | 10, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 2. Use the theories of political sociology in political and social analyses. | 10, 16, 4, 9 | A, F |
| 3. Analyze the relationship between political sociology and other political science. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Raise questions about the main issues in political sociology. | 10, 13, 9 | A, F |
| 5. Identify social and political problems and their reasons. | 19, 4, 9 | F |
| 6. Analyze the solutions proposed for the elimination of social and political problems. | 19, 4, 9 | F |
| 7. Analyze the impacts of political processes and institutions on social processes and institutions. | 16, 4, 9 | A, F |
| 8. Explain how political institutions are influenced by social structure and processes. | 16, 4, 9 | A, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is political sociology? | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Giriş”, 13-19 |
| 2 | Elite Theory | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Seçkincilik (Elitism) ve Seçkinci Kuramcılar”, 21-48. |
| 3 | Pluralism | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Çoğulculuk (Pluralism) ve Çoğulcu Düşünürler”, 49-70. |
| 4 | Elite Theory | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Seçkincilik (Elitism) ve Seçkinci Kuramcılar”, 21-48. |
| 5 | Marxizm and Neo-Marxism | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Marks ve Klasik Marksizm: Toplumsal Dönüşüm ve İktidar Çözümlemesi”, 71-94. Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Batı Marksizmi: Üstyapının Sahne Alışı”, 95-142. |
| 6 | Marxizm and Neo-Marxism | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Marks ve Klasik Marksizm: Toplumsal Dönüşüm ve İktidar Çözümlemesi”, 71-94. Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Batı Marksizmi: Üstyapının Sahne Alışı”, 95-142. |
| 7 | Social Movements | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Toplumsal Hareketler Sosyolojisi”, 233-254. |
| 8 | Social Movements | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Toplumsal Hareketler Sosyolojisi”, 233-254. |
| 9 | Political Culture | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Siyasi Kültür”, 299-328. |
| 10 | Citizenship | Acar ve Uslu. (2016). “Kimlik ve Vatandaşlık Tartışmaları”, 273-297. |
| 11 | Presentation Meetings | Articles that students find about the subject |
| 12 | Globalization | McMichael, P. (2013). “Küreselleşme”. Siyaset Sosyolojisi, içinde, T. Janoski, R. Alford, A. Hicks ve M.A. Schwartz (ed.). Ankara: Phoenix, 765-790. |
| 13 | Student Presentations | Articles that students find about the subject |
| 14 | Student Presentations | Articles that students choose about the subject |
| Resources |
| Acar, F. ve H.F. Uslu. (2016). Siyaset Sosyolojisi: Temel Yaklaşımlar, Yeni Tartışmalar. Ankara: Dipnot. |
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. | X | |||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 20 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 80 | |
| Total | 100 | |