Contemporary Political Ideologies
Political Science and Public Administration
Faculty of Political Sciences
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Political Ideologies | SBK402 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Tuba KANCI DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Analyzes and interprets different approaches to the concept of ideology in a comparative way.
2) Explains systematically and critically the major ideologies that shape the contemporary political world.
3) Systematically and critically discusses the social implications of ideologies that extend beyond politics in the narrow sense.
4) Evaluates in depth the political and social teachings of important representatives of ideologies.
5) Compare the similarities and differences between ideologies.
6) Evaluates current political events and processes in a more qualified way in the light of their ideological background.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 6 | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The major themes that will be covered by the course are the different conceptions of ideology, liberalism, capitalism, conservatism, anarchism, socialism, social democracy, nationalism, corporatism, fascism, democracy, totalitarianism, feminism, the debates on ‘the end of ideology’, and on the distinction between the left and the right.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduce.2) What is ideology?
3) Liberalism: Roots, development and main themes
4) From Classical Liberalism to Modern Liberalism
5) Conservatism: Roots, development and main themes
6) Conservatism, Neo-conservatism and New Right
7) Socialism: Roots, development and main themes
8) Midterm Examination
9) Socialism and Social Democracy
10) Nationalism: Historical background, development and main themes
11) Different nationalisms
12) Feminism: Historical background and development
13) Feminism: Different feminisms
14) Anarchism: Roots, development and main themes
15) Anarchism Different anarchisms
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
- Andrew Heywood, Siyasi İdeoloiler
- Birsen Örs, Modern Siyasal İdeolojiler
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required