KAMUSAL ALAN VE DEMOKRASİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YIH536	KAMUSAL ALAN VE DEMOKRASİ	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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to examine the concept of democracy, different conceptions of democracy, the distinction between public/private spheres and the impact of digitalization on these concepts at a theoretical level and to understand them through mutual discussion.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course, firstly the concept of democracy will be defined. Different conceptions of democracy, and the concepts of public space/private, which is one of the important discussion areas of today's democracies, will be explained. The impact of new political movements, digitalization and relevant concepts will be examined and the impact of all these concepts and phenomena on Turkey will be evaluated.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The student understands the concept of democracy and different understandings of democracy and can make comparisons.
The student can make comparative analysis of the concepts of public space and private space, the differences between them and within the scope of the literature.
Evaluate the impact of digitalization on political participation and public and private sphere discussions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introducing the Syllabus and Introduction	What is democracy?	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
2	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	Different conceptions of democracy	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
3	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	Liberal Conception of Democracy and Social Contract	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
4	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	Marxist Approach to Democracy and Common Property	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
5	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	Modern Society and Democracy	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
6	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	New Right and New Left Movements	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
7	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	Public Space/Private Space Separation	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	Ballot Box Democracy and Political Participation	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
10	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	The Balance of Freedom and Security in Democracies	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
11	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	The Effect of Digitalization on Public Space	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
12	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	The Effect of Digitalization on Private Space	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
13	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	Public Space Debates in Turkey	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
14	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	Private Space Debates in Turkey	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
15	Reading book chapter on the subject, Internet and Literature Research	General Evaluation	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Schmidt, M.G. (2002), Demokrasi Kuramlarına Giriş, Vadi Yayınları, Ankara
Habermas, J. (2018), Kamusallığın Yapısal Dönüşümü, 15. Baskı, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul
Arendt, H. (2021), İnsanlık Durumu, 10. Baskı, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul

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	Explains basic concepts, principles and practical methods of communication and performs analysis and evaluation at basic level for problem solving.			2
2	Interrelates up-to-date information on communication with communication theories and explains them.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interrelates knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other fields of social science.						5
2	Carries out interdisciplinary research and narrates the results to own field as as knowledge and factually.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness and skills to perform objective analysis national and international levels are obtained						5
2	Awarness and skills to perform interdisciplinary research is obtained						5
3	Skills to act in awareness of ethical values of the work is obtained		1
4	Skills and Knowledge to making news programme for radio-television and other medias are obtained	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines and applies professional limits, competence and responsibilities in academic and practical works.			2
2	May make effective use of data resources in the field of research, carry out literature review, keep track of scientific studies and use them in own work.		1
3	Uses problem solving, time management, self-discipline and effective communication skills in Works		1
4	Uses skills to put forth distinct creativeness in works.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Designs and concludes a research in own field on his/her own, interprets findings and puts forward suggestions for resolution.		1
2	Takes part in teamwork as leader or member and fulfills duty.	0
3	Takes responsibility in management of professional development of individuals and groups, in the field of work.	0
4	Is willing to carry out authentic work in field of study, inclined to cooperation and prepared to take responsibility.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accepts lifelong learning as a principle in own field of study.					4
2	Keeps close track of developments, changes and innovations in own field of study.				3
3	Continues with the belief that new learnings are required for developing own professional development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Makes use of effective communication techniques at relevant place and time and at convenient occasion and time.		1
2	Establishes healthy social relations using professional knowledge and and skills.		1
3	Develops competence to learn a foreign language, as it is important for communication.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Competence to observe social, scientific and ethical values during phases of collection, interpretation and announcement of data on the field of study.			2
2	Competence to observe scientific, social and ethical values during phases of interpretation and announcement of data on the field of study.				3

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	13	3	39
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	20	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	149