Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT | PPA3112121 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin ALPTEKİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course is an introduction to political ideas of modern political philosophers to understand the development of modern political thought. Close reading of works of prominent political philosophers and thinkers through the course will provide us some clues regarding the major issues of the contemporary political world like authority, government, liberty, etc. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course and class rules,Politics, political philosophy, political theory, political science and political thought. What is "modern" political thought? ,Machiavelli (Power and authority),Hobbes (Government as social contract),Hobbes,Locke (Government as social contract),Locke,Rousseau (Government as social contract),Rousseau ,Kant (Progress and cosmopolitanism),Mill (Progress and liberty),Burke (Anti-revolution),Hegel (History and politics),Marx (Historical materialism and ideology). |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains the basic concepts of modern political thought. | 10, 16, 19, 5, 9 | A |
| 2. Analyzes the basic concepts and issues that led to the development of modern political theory. | 10, 16, 19, 5, 9 | A |
| 3. Analyzes the influential thinkers and works of modern political thought. | 10, 16, 19, 5, 9 | A |
| 4. Discusses the historical origins and theories of contemporary political theory. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A |
| 5. Compare the similarities and differences between modern ideologies. | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course and class rules | Kymlicka, Contemporary Political Philosophy, Chapter 1. |
| 2 | Politics, political philosophy, political theory, political science and political thought. What is "modern" political thought? | Morrow, John. (1998) Western political thinking: a brief overview, History of Political Thought: A Thematic Introduction, Palgrave, New York, pp. 5-12. |
| 3 | Machiavelli (Power and authority) | Machiavelli, The Prince |
| 4 | Hobbes (Government as social contract) | Hobbes, Leviathan |
| 5 | Hobbes | Hobbes, Leviathan |
| 6 | Locke (Government as social contract) | Locke, Two Treatise of Government (First Treatise) |
| 7 | Locke | Locke, Two Treatise of Government (Second Treatise) |
| 8 | Rousseau (Government as social contract) | Rousseau, The Social Contract |
| 9 | Rousseau | Rousseau, The Social Contract |
| 10 | Kant (Progress and cosmopolitanism) | Kant, “An Answer to the Question: What is Enlightenment?” Kant, Perpetual Peace Kant, “Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Intent.” |
| 11 | Mill (Progress and liberty) | Mill, On Liberty |
| 12 | Burke (Anti-revolution) | Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France |
| 13 | Hegel (History and politics) | Hegel, Lectures on the Philosophy of History |
| 14 | Marx (Historical materialism and ideology) | Marx & Engels, Manifesto of the Communist Party |
| Resources |
| Kymlicka, W. Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction. Oxford University Press. 2001. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 81 | 81 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 168 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(168/30) | 6 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT | PPA3112121 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin ALPTEKİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course is an introduction to political ideas of modern political philosophers to understand the development of modern political thought. Close reading of works of prominent political philosophers and thinkers through the course will provide us some clues regarding the major issues of the contemporary political world like authority, government, liberty, etc. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course and class rules,Politics, political philosophy, political theory, political science and political thought. What is "modern" political thought? ,Machiavelli (Power and authority),Hobbes (Government as social contract),Hobbes,Locke (Government as social contract),Locke,Rousseau (Government as social contract),Rousseau ,Kant (Progress and cosmopolitanism),Mill (Progress and liberty),Burke (Anti-revolution),Hegel (History and politics),Marx (Historical materialism and ideology). |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains the basic concepts of modern political thought. | 10, 16, 19, 5, 9 | A |
| 2. Analyzes the basic concepts and issues that led to the development of modern political theory. | 10, 16, 19, 5, 9 | A |
| 3. Analyzes the influential thinkers and works of modern political thought. | 10, 16, 19, 5, 9 | A |
| 4. Discusses the historical origins and theories of contemporary political theory. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A |
| 5. Compare the similarities and differences between modern ideologies. | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course and class rules | Kymlicka, Contemporary Political Philosophy, Chapter 1. |
| 2 | Politics, political philosophy, political theory, political science and political thought. What is "modern" political thought? | Morrow, John. (1998) Western political thinking: a brief overview, History of Political Thought: A Thematic Introduction, Palgrave, New York, pp. 5-12. |
| 3 | Machiavelli (Power and authority) | Machiavelli, The Prince |
| 4 | Hobbes (Government as social contract) | Hobbes, Leviathan |
| 5 | Hobbes | Hobbes, Leviathan |
| 6 | Locke (Government as social contract) | Locke, Two Treatise of Government (First Treatise) |
| 7 | Locke | Locke, Two Treatise of Government (Second Treatise) |
| 8 | Rousseau (Government as social contract) | Rousseau, The Social Contract |
| 9 | Rousseau | Rousseau, The Social Contract |
| 10 | Kant (Progress and cosmopolitanism) | Kant, “An Answer to the Question: What is Enlightenment?” Kant, Perpetual Peace Kant, “Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Intent.” |
| 11 | Mill (Progress and liberty) | Mill, On Liberty |
| 12 | Burke (Anti-revolution) | Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France |
| 13 | Hegel (History and politics) | Hegel, Lectures on the Philosophy of History |
| 14 | Marx (Historical materialism and ideology) | Marx & Engels, Manifesto of the Communist Party |
| Resources |
| Kymlicka, W. Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction. Oxford University Press. 2001. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |