Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SOS449 |
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to enable students to distinguish the main concepts of political philosophy, to compare different traditions and movements in the field and to read basic texts and use their main ideas in their discussions correctly and properly. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the basic concepts and problems of the political philosophy. In addition to thematic discussions, it includes the reading and discussion of the parts of selected basic texts in chronological order. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Compares the political regimes in terms of their intellectual foundations. |
Compares different currents in the political philosophy |
Examines the basic concepts of political theory by using the knowledge of leading currents |
Criticizes social facts |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction to politics theory |
Lecture, Discussion |
2 |
Reading |
Platon: Apology, Crito, State. |
Lecture, Discussion |
3 |
Reading |
Aristoteles: Politics |
Lecture, Discussion |
4 |
Reading |
Augustinus: City of God. |
Lecture, Discussion |
5 |
Reading |
Thomas Aquinas: Essay on Law. |
Lecture, Discussion |
6 |
Reading |
Machiavelli: The Prince, Discourses. |
Lecture, Discussion |
7 |
Reading |
Descartes: Discourse on Method. |
Lecture, Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Revision of the semester |
Lecture, Discussion |
10 |
Reading |
Hobbes: Leviathan. |
Lecture, Discussion |
11 |
Reading |
Locke: Second Research Regarding Management. |
Lecture, Discussion |
12 |
Reading |
Rousseau: First Discourse, Second Discourse, The Social Contract. |
Lecture, Discussion |
13 |
Reading |
Hegel: philosophy of law, philosophy of history. |
Lecture, Discussion |
14 |
Reading |
Marks: Communist Manifesto. |
Lecture, Discussion |
15 |
Reading |
Rawls: A Theory of Justice. |
Lecture, Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Larry Arnhart, Platon’dan Rawls’a Siyasi Dusunce Tarihi. Ankara: Adres, 2005. |
Tuncel, Ahu, Gulenc, Kurtul. (2013). Siyaset felsefesi tarihi: Planton’dan Zizek’e. Istanbul: Dogu Bati Publications |
Hampton, Jean. (2018) Political philosophy. London: Routledge |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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2 |
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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3 |
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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2 |
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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2 |
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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2 |
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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2 |
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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3 |
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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2 |
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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2 |
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
13 |
2 |
26 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
12 |
4 |
48 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
43 |
0 |
128 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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