MODERN STATE AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBK520	MODERN STATE AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to evaluate the social opposition that emerged with the modern state in the context of rights and freedoms and social movements, which are one of the repertoires of action in social opposition, in a comprehensive historical context.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the birth of social movements in the modern state, theories of social movements, global social movements, social movements in Turkey and the impact of developments in communication technology on social movements.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the systematics and basic concepts of Social Movements.
To be able to question the factors that cause social movements, the emergence and aims of movements from a sociological perspective.
Discusses the actors, actions, aims and objectives of social movements.
Compare social movements in their historical context within the framework of important breaking points.
Analyzes the impact of the globalization process on social movements.
Evaluates the social movements in Turkey in today's social formation within the framework of movements in the world.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introducing the course and sharing resources with students -	-
2	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	The Relationship between Modern State and Social Opposition -	-
3	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	The Birth of Social Movements in the Modern State -	-
4	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Introduction to Theories of Social Movements -	-
5	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Theory of Collective Behavior -	-
6	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Resource Mobilization Theory -	-
7	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Identity Oriented Paradigm	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Anti-System Movements -	-
10	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Global Social Movements I -	-
11	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Global Social Movements II -	-
12	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Digitalization and social movements: The Place of Social Media	-
13	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Discussions on Social Movements in Turkey -I	-
14	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	Current Aspects of Social Opposition	-
15	Reading the relevant chapter from the book	General evaluation and discussion	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çetinkaya, D. (2008) Social Movements: History, Theory and Experience, İletişim.
Hopkins, A. & Wallerstein, I. (1995). Anti-system movements, Metis Publications.
Çayır, K. (1999) Yeni Sosyal Hareketler, Kaknüs Yayınları

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.				3
2	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.		1
2	Explain at an advanced level the working of political processes, political systems as well as the actors in other major political and administrative systems.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.						5
2	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.				3
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.						5
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.						5
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.						5
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.				3
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.						5
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.					4

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	4	5	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	5	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	154