School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
Course Code |
POLS 201 |
Course Title in English |
History of Political Thought |
Course Title in Turkish |
History of Political Thought |
Language of Instruction |
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Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom |
Level of Course |
Introductory |
Semester |
Fall |
Contact Hours per Week |
Lecture: 3 |
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Estimated Student Workload |
136 hours per semester |
Number of Credits |
5 ECTS |
Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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Pre-requisites |
None |
Expected Prior Knowledge |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
Overall Educational Objective |
To learn the basic analytical skills to understand history of political thought. |
Course Description |
This course aims to introduce undergraduate students to the history of political thought through an examination of the selections from the seminal texts of ancient as well as modern political thinkers that shaped political life over the past century. The course will ask some of the fundamental questions about human nature and political society, such as, is human nature good or bad? Why do individuals live under government? What is a just or ideal society? Under what conditions is disobedience justified? The course will address these questions by covering the following topics: polis experience in ancient Greece, the sovereign state, constitutional government, the ideas of liberalism and social contact, democracy and utilitarianism. |
Course Description in Turkish |
Bu dersin amacı geçtiğimiz yüzyılda siyasal hayatı şekillendiren antik ve modern çağa ait politik düşünürlerin eserlerinin incelenmesi yoluyla siyasal düşünceler tarihini lisans öğrencilerine tanıtmaktır. Ders insan doğası iyi mi yoksa kötü müdür, bireyler neden devlet çatısı altında yaşar, adil ya da ideal toplum nedir, hangi koşullar altında itaatsizlik haktır gibi insan doğası ve siyasal topluma ilişkin temel soruları soracaktır. Antik Yunan şehir devletleri, egemen devlet, anayasal hükümet, liberalizm ve toplumsal sözleşme, demokrasi ve faydacılık ele alınacak konular arasındadır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) identify the major theoretical traditions and debates in Western political thought
2) describe the basic concepts that shapes political theory, such sovereignty, state, freedom, equality and rights;
3) exhibit critical skills necessary to use theoretical arguments to analyze contemporary politic
4) read and analyse theoretical and historical texts in political theory
5) analyze the basic concepts, ideas and problems relevant to the study of politics.
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1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
N None |
S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Assessed by |
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Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Prepared by and Date |
EVRİM GÖRMÜŞ , December 2023 |
Course Coordinator |
EVRİM GÖRMÜŞ |
Semester |
Fall |
Name of Instructor |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. EVRİM GÖRMÜŞ |
Course Contents
Week |
Subject |
1) |
Introduction: The Study of Political Thought |
2) |
Plato, The Republic |
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Aristotle, Politics |
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Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought: Augustine, Aquinas |
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Machiavelli, The Prince |
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Hobbes, Leviathan |
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Locke, Second Treatise of Government |
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Midterm |
9) |
Montesquieu |
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Rousseau, Social Contract |
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Tocqueville, Democracy in America |
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Utilitarianism (Jeremy Bentham) |
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Utilitarianism (John Stuart Mill) |
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Class Review |
Required/Recommended Readings | David Boucher and Paul Kelly (2005) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present. Oxford: Oxford University Press
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, https://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html |
Teaching Methods | It would be used interactive format, combining professor lecture presentations with intense student participation and dynamic multi-media sessions. |
Homework and Projects | Each student is required to complete weekly blackboard assignments on time. |
Laboratory Work | |
Computer Use | |
Other Activities | |
Assessment Methods |
Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
Attendance |
14 |
% 10 |
Homework Assignments |
12 |
% 20 |
Midterm(s) |
1 |
% 30 |
Final Examination |
1 |
% 40 |
TOTAL |
% 100 |
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Course Administration |
gormuse@mef.edu.tr
02123953600
Attendance and active participation are required. There would be no late submission and make up exam unless medical report provided
Plagiarism including “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work” and multiple submissions (submitting the same paper for more than one course) would be accepted as violation of the honor code and will be reported to the dean.
Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation
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