| Political Science and Public Administration | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | SBK201 | ||||
| Course Name: | Classical Political Thoughts | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. BİLGEN SÜTÇÜOĞLU | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Bilgen Sütçüoğlu | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | 1. Provide a comprehensive introduction to the key elements of political philosophy 2. Develop a critical stance vis-a-vis the evolution of relations among the state, the society and the individuals. 3. Comparing philosophical contributions of different eras. |
| Course Content: | Core debates of political philosophy will be studied based on the contributions of the main philosophers from Ancient Greece to the Modern Era. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will classify theories on the main topics of political science such as justice, society and state. 2) Students shall be able to assess theories of state formation. 3) Students will be able to analyze different discussions of state-society relationship. 4) Students will be able to compare visions of different eras such as the Antiquity and the Enlightenment. 5) Students shall be able to evaluate the evolution of political thought on human nature. 6) Students will practice respect for academic research ethics in the presentations and research papers that they will produce. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Main Issues in Political Philosophy | |
| 3) | Political Thought in Ancient Greece: Socrates & Plato | |
| 4) | Political Thought in Ancient Greece: Aristotle | Textbook |
| 5) | Christian Thought: St. Augustine | Textbook |
| 6) | Islamic Thought: Farabi | Farabi, İdeal Devlet |
| 7) | Islamic Thought: Ibn Khaldun | Mukaddimah |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | |
| 9) | Christian Thought: St. Thomas Aquinas | Textbook |
| 10) | Rome: Cicero | Textbook |
| 11) | Ancient Indian Thought: Kautilya | |
| 12) | Presentations | |
| 13) | Presentations | |
| 14) | Discussion | |
| 15) | Finals |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ağaoğulları, Mehmet Ali (2013) (4. Baskı) Sokrates'ten Jakobenlere Batı'da Siyasal Düşünceler, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. |
| References: | Ders Kitabı |
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| 1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | 3 |
| 2) | To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 3 |
| 3) | Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). | 3 |
| 4) | Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. | 3 |
| 5) | To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. | 2 |
| 6) | To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. | 3 |
| 7) | To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 3 |
| 8) | Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. | 3 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 44 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 90 | |