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Course Description Course Name : Contemporary Political Ideologies Course Code : IR 324 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 : By the end of the course students will be able to arrive at a systematic understanding of the major political ideologies. They will be able to clarify their own perspectives on issues of politics and society in the contemporary world. They will be able to compare and contrast the major political ideologies in Turkey. They will be able to identify, understand and analyze international, regional, national and local issues and problems. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main objective of this course is to analyse the emergence and evolutions of contemporary political ideologies within the framework of the political and social life. In this context, it is aimed to provide studens with the knowledge for the analysis of local, national and international political and social issues in terms of political ideologies. Course Contents : Political ideologies are systems of ideas and beliefs that simplify political and social life and provide guides for political action. In this course, we will examine the major ideologies that impact political and social life at the international, national and individual levels, focusing on their historical developments, their major tenants, and their applications to the political world and contemporary society. 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: Conceptualizing Ideology None Lecture, discussion 2 Liberalisms I: Basic Tenets of Liberalism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 3 Liberalisms II: Classical Liberalism, Neo-Liberalism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 4 Conservatism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 5 Socialism and Communism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 6 Social Democracy and “the Third Way” Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 7 Nationalism Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 8 Midterm Exam Studying for exam Writing an essay 9 Anarchism, Fascism, Nazism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 10 Feminism Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 11 The End of “isms”? The End of History? Postmodernism – an ideology? Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 12 Presentation Making presentation, homework Presentation, discussion 13 Presentation Making presentation Presentation, discussion 14 Presentation Making presentation Presentation, discussion 15 General Review None Discussion 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam Writing an essay   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Birsen Örs. 2007. 19. Yüzyıldan 20. Yüzyıla Modern Siyasal İdeolojiler. İstanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.  Tanıl Bora. 1998. Türk Sağının Üç Hali: Milliyetçilik, Muhafazakarlık, İslamcılık. İstanbul: Birikim Yayınları. 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. 4 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 5 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 5 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4 5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4 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. 3 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 0 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 0 10 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 3 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 3 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. 4 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 15 60     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 162 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.48 ECTS Credit: 6