| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Theory I | SSM515 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Adem ÇAYLAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Provide with advanced knowledge on the discipline of political philosophy (or, normative political theory).
2) Gain advanced knowledge on the political and moral approaches presented by the great thinkers of Ancient Ages.
3) Gain advanced knowledge on the political and moral approaches presented by the great thinkers of Early Modern Period.
4) Gain knowledge on the general historical development of political philosophy from Ancient Ages to Modern Period.
5) Contribute students' ability to analyse normative aspects of actual political cases in a systematic and coherent fashion.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
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| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The course investigates the rise of Political Philosophy in Ancient Greek, and its development during the periods of Ancient Rome and European Middle Age. It will basically focus on the essential fird-hand texts by the influential thinkers pertaining these periods. And,the course will be supported by secondary sources either when Turkish translations of the first-hand texts are not found, or when the need arise to shed light to the social, cultural, intellectual contexts in which these thinkers developed their thought.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required