MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU218	MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT	4	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. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce political order and political thinking and civilizations, thinkers-political scientists shaped the history till present day.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include, analysis on human nature by Rousseau and his thoughts on communal living, thoughts of Adam Smith founder of Liberal economic thought and classical economy, thoughts of Karl Marx, political concepts as in liberalism, nationalism, ecologism and movements of political thought of presents-day thinkers.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Distinguish and summarize thoughts of modern political thinkers as in Rousseau, Adam Smith, Karl Marx
Define general characteristics of Liberalism, nationalism, ecologism
Interpret thoughts of modern policy thinkers and draw and construct an inference
Relate and analyze between political thoughts and social strife process emerged in a specific period in history and today's world

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction and Overview to the Course	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Ibn-i Rusd: The Incoherence of the Incoherence	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Rousseau: Building Democracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Neo-Modern Front: David Hume	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Neo-Modern Front: Adam Smith	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Wollstonecraft: Modernization of Feminism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Burke: Grounding Tradition	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	John Stuart Mill: Furthering Freedom	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Karl Marx: Revealing the Meaning of History	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Documentary Screening: Modern World Genius - Karl Marx	Lecture & Documentary Screening & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Post Modern Political Thought: Sigmund Freud	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Post Modern Political Thought: Friedrich Nietzsche	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Philosophers and Their Thoughts: Continuing Challenge	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	-	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tannenbaum, D. G. (2017), Siyasi Dusunce Tarihi: Filozoflar ve Fikirleri, BB101 Publications.
Tuncay, M. (2003), Bati'da Siyasal Dusunceler Tarihi, Bilgi University Publications, Istanbul.
Sabine G. (2013), Yakincag Siyasal Dusunceler Tarihi, Cem Publications, Istanbul.

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 theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.				3
2	Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.						5
3	List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.			2
2	Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.						5
3	Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.			2
2	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.		1
3	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.					4
2	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.			2
3	Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.		1
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.			2
2	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.	0
2	Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.			2
3	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.	0
2	Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.			2
3	Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.				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	6	78
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	6	2	12
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	13	13
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	157