DEGREE PROGRAMS  Associate's Degree (Short Cycle)  Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)  Master’s Degree (Second Cycle)

Course Description Course Name : Models of Democracy Course Code : IR 338 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identify the key issues and debates in relation to the study of democratic politics. Develop an ability to critically engage with the current debates on democracy. Identify and analyze the problems associated with the existing democracies in the context of globalization Collect and interpret data and explain social and political phenomena using collected data Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to help students develop an ability to critically engage with the current debates on democracy and to analyze the problems associated with existing democratic models in the context of globalization. Course Contents : This course focuses on the theory and practice of democracy. It aims to examine the key themes and issues as well as contemporary debates in relation to the study of democratic politics today. Among the issues are the definition of who “the people” are, the value and limits of majority rule and the protection of minorities, the complex relationship between liberty and equality, sovereignty and freedom, democracy and constitutionalism, and democracy and Islam. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction None Lecture, discussion 2 Sovereignty, the Nation State and Democracy Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 3 Freedom, Equality, Representation and Democracy Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 4 Political Participation and Democracy Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 5 Liberalism and Democracy Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 6 Liberal Democracy and Its Critics Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 7 Deliberative democracy Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 8 Mid Term Exam - 9 Conservatism and Right-Wing Extremism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 10 Islam and Democracy Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 11 Rethinking Democracy in the Context of Globalisation Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 12 Presentations Preparing presentation Presentation, discussion 13 Presentations Preparing presentation Presentation, discussion 14 Presentations Preparing presentation Presentation, discussion 15 Presentations Preparing presentation Presentation, discussion 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Robert Dahl, Demokrasi ve Elerştirileri. Ankara: Yetkin, 1996.  Eric Hobsbawm. Küreselleşme, Demokrasi ve Terörizm. Agora, 2008.  S. Benhabib (ed.), Demokrasi ve Farklılık: Siyasal Düzenin Sınırlarının Tartışmaya Açılması, İstanbul: Dünya Yerel Yönetim ve Demokrasi Akademisi Yayınları, 1999.  L. Diamond ve M.F. Plattner, Demokrasinin Küresel Yükselişi, Ankara: Yetkin, 1995.  Seyla Benhabib. Ötekilerin Hakları: Yabancılar, Yerliler, Vatandaşlar, İstanbul: İletişim, 2006. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 3 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 3 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 5 5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5 6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 4 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 4 10 Develops critical thinking skills. 4 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4 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. 1 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 10 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 139 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56 ECTS Credit: 6