Theories of Political and Social Transformation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theories of Political and Social Transformation | SBK421 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Abdulvahap AKINCI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Analyze social and political change methodologically.
2) Analyze the causes of social and political change.
3) Compare the relations among the factors of change.
4) Evaluate the approaches of change.
5) Be able to apply theories of change into certain issues.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | High | Middle | No relation | |
| 3 | High | Middle | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | Middle | Low | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The course examines methodological approaches to social/political change and evolutionary and revolutionary sociological approaches, discussing them via such themes as economic development, political institutions, religion, women’s social position.
Weekly Schedule
1) Analyze social and political change methodologically.2) Analyze the causes of social and political change.
3) Compare the relations among the factors of change.
4) Evaluate the approaches of change.
5) Be able to apply theories of change into certain issues.
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Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Brain Storming
5) Case Study
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
8) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required