HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY215	HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT	3	3	3	6

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BAHRİ MERT DEMİR
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the important political thinkers in the historical development of political opinion in the period between Ancient Greece and French Revolution, and improve aptitude for comparing state theories produced by examining in chronological and thematic terms.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; Discussing Archaic Age, Leaving Medieval Thinking, Enlightenment and Criticisms, Foundations of Liberal Thought and dwelling on the ideas and approaches of the thinkers who lived in these ages for the purpose of gaining a theoretical perspective on basic concepts of political philosophy.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Use concepts forming the basis of political opinion as in state, rulership, administration, justice.
Tell the origin, rise and foundations of political thought.
Compare between opinions of archaic age and enlightenment age philosophers.
Explain tension between faith, mind, science and scepticism that goes on throughout the history of political thought with examples from the ideas of the philosophers of political thought history.
Explain the development of theories on human nature.
Summarize historical development of theories of state.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Philosophy of Politics: Spotting Challenge	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Ancient Greek Philosophy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Plato: Advocating Justice	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Aristoteles: Supporting Community	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Philosophy of Rome, Stoicism , Cicero: Broadening Citizenship	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Augustinus: Reduction of Politics	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Aquino’s Thomas: Evangelisation of Citizenship	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Ibn Rushd – Marsilius of Padua: Reshaping the Authority	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Machiavelli: Escaping from Anarchy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Hobbes: Providing Peace	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Locke: Reservation of Ownership	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Rousseau: Building Democracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Philosophers and Their Ideas: Continuing Challenge	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Senel, A. (2017). Siyasal Dusunceler Tarihi, Ankara: Dafne Book
Agaogulları, M. A. (2015). Sokrates’ten Jakobenlere Bati’da Siyasal Dusunceler, 6th Edition, Istanbul: Iletisim Publications
Agaogulları, M. A. (2013). Kent Devletinden Imparatorluga, 7th Edition, Istanbul: Imge Bookstore
Warburton N. (2017). Felsefenin Kisa Tarihi, (Trns. Atesoglu G.) 27th Edition, Istanbul: Alfa

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

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 basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.						5
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.	0
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.			2
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.		1
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.		1

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.			2
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.				3
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values					4

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.	0

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

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.				3
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.			2

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.					4
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.					4

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.			2
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.		1
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.	0
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.			2

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	1	13
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	12	48
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	50	0	152