Modern Political Theory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Political Theory | SBK320 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Abdulvahap AKINCI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Be able to use primary-sources properly.
2) Evaluate the issues of the context in which modern political theory developed.
3) Compare the major thinkers and basic ideas of modern political theory.
4) Analyze the continuities and ruptures between classical and modern political theories.
5) Discuss the possible moral criticisms of modern political theory.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
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| 1 | No relation | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | Middle | No relation | High | No relation | |
| 5 | Middle | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course devotes attention to the major works of modern political thinkers, namely Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Marcuse, Hayek, Strauss, Voegelin, Oakeshott, Popper, Sartre, Arendt, Macpherson and Rawls.
Weekly Schedule
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Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
30% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required