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Course Description Course Name : Philosophy of Politics Course Code : FGE332 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor CELAL GÜRBÜZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Establishes the relationship between politics and philosophy Defines the basic concepts of political philosophy Understands the difference between the idea and phenomenon Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Investigation of main problems and views in the field of the Philosophy of History and their historical development. Course Contents : Case of politics will be examined according to periods and concepts and theories of politics. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : R2-204 classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is the philosophy of politics? Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 2 The concept of power and authority Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 3 State Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 4 Justice and political relations Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 5 Political theories of the Ancient and Middle age Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 6 Political philosophy in the philosophy of the Enlightenment Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 7 Macchiavelli Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 8 Mid term exam Preparation for the exam Written exam 9 Hobbes Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 10 Kant and Perpetual Peace Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 11 Hegel Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 12 Foucault Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 13 Political Theories of Modern Period 1 Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 14 Political Theories of Modern Period 2 Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 15 Politics and Society Relations Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Toku, Neşet. (2005), Siyaset Felsefesine Giriş (Intorduction to Philosophy of Politics). İstanbul: Kaknüs Publications. Required Course Material(s)  Aristotle (2010), Politika (Poetica), Trans: Ersin Uysal, İstanbul: Dergah Publications.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary 3 2 Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology 4 3 Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility 4 4 The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology 4 5 Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects 3 6 Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 3 7 Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective 3 8 Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field 4 9 Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues 2 10 Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) 5 11 Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently 3 12 Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day 4 13 Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information 4 14 Be open to continuous self-development and research 3 15 Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively 2 16 Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems 5 17 Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. 2 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 85 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.4 ECTS Credit: 3