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CONCEPTS IN DEMOCRACY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SKY315 CONCEPTS IN DEMOCRACY 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 Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide knowledge and theoretical infrastructure to analyze the world and Turkey from a comparative perspective in the light of prominent theories in democracy, which is a main subject of political science and contemporary societies.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include subjects as in the concept of democracy, definitions of democracy, classical theories of democracy, modern theories of democracy, Turkey and democracy.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain basic principles and qualities of democracy.
Relate between modern theories of democracy and precursor theories of democracy.
Compare theories of democracy.
Interpret general principles of democracy by using knowledge of theories of democracy.
Identify modern theories of democracy.
Categorize theories of democracy from a historical and political perspective.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Democracy Concept, Content of Democracy, Basic Principles of Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Democracy Concepts (Aristo, Montesquieu, Rousseau) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Democracy Concepts (Tocqueville, Mill, Marx) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Direct and Representative Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Protective and Innovative Democracy Approaches Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modern Democracy Concepts: Liberal Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modern Democracy Concepts: Public Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modern Democracy Concepts: Social Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modern Democracy Concepts: Elitist Democracy – Economic Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modern Democracy Concepts: Pluralistic Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modern Democracy Concepts: Participatory Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modern Democracy Concepts: Radical Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Turkey and Democracy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook General Evaluation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Dahl, R. A. (2001). Demokrasi Ustune, Istanbul: Phoenix
Tanilli, S. (2007). Devlet ve Demokrasi, Istanbul: Alkim
Schmidt, M.G. (2002). Demokrasi Kuramlarına Giris, (trns. Koktas E.) Vadi Publications.
Dahl, R. A. (2000). On Democracy, New Heaven: Yale University Press

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

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2
Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3
Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4
Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5
Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2
Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2
Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3
Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2
Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3
Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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 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 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 6 5 30
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 5 25
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 40 0 126
Total Workload of the Course Unit 126
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0