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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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History of Political Thought |
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| Course Code |
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IR 220 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. EMİNE ASLIÇOMO
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gains skills to understand the changes in political thought and political point of view between centuries.
Analyses how emergence of ideal structure and statecraft in politics change through periods and geographies.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The main purpose of this course is to examine the origins and development of contemporary political concepts such as power, state, freedom, justice, equality, representation, legitimacy and so forth. In reviewing these concepts, this course introduces students to major political thinkers, including Plato, Aristotle, Niccolo Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course surveys these major thinkers in Western Political Theory from the ancient Greek to the 18th century. Particular attention will be paid to the historical context of thinkers and concepts. The relationships and links between different conceptualisations will also be explored through the works of these monumental thinkers. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to course |
None |
Lecture |
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2 |
Plato |
Reading assignment, preparing homework |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Aristoteles |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
St. Augustine |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Farabi |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Thomas Aquinas |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Machiavelli |
Reading assignment, preparing homework |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Mid term exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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9 |
Thomas Hobbes |
Reading assignment, preparing homework |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
John Locke |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Montesquieu |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Rousseau |
Reading assignment, preparing homework |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Burke |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation, discussion |
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15 |
Presentations |
Preparing presentation |
Presentation, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 David Schultz. Siyasal Düşünceler Tarihi.
Mehmet Ali Ağaoğulları. Batıda Siyasal Düşünceler.
Çetin Yetkin. Siyasal Düşünceler Tarihi II.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
4 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
2 |
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2 |
Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. |
2 |
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3 |
Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
5 |
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4 |
Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. |
5 |
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5 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
3 |
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6 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
3 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
4 |
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8 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
2 |
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9 |
Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. |
4 |
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10 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
4 |
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11 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
4 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
4 |
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13 |
Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
10 |
40 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 139 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.56 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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