KAY677 - POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES KAY677 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
 
Instructor (s)Academic Staff 
Course objectiveThis course aims to focus on the term ideology and different political ideologies to explore the nature of each and the relations between different political ideologies. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Understands the concept of ideology within a historical perspective.
  2. Learns the defining characteristics and histories of different political ideologies.
  3. Grasps the relationships between ideologies.
Course ContentThis course aims to focus on the concept of ideology and different political ideologies, informing students about the nature of these ideologies and their relationships with each other. 
ReferencesHeywood, A. (2007) Siyasi İdeolojiler, Ankara: Adres Yayınları.

Örs, H. B. (der.) (2007) 19. Yüzyıldan 20. Yüzyıla Modern Siyasal Ä°deolojiler, Ä°stanbul: Bilgi Ãœniversitesi Yayınları. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction: Scope, Importance and Rules of the Course
Week 2History of Ideology
Week 3Ideology and Daily Life
Week 4Introduction to the Study of Ideologies
Week 5Liberalism
Week 6Midterm I
Week 7Conservatism
Week 8Marxism
Week 9Fascism
Week 10Socialism
Week 11Midterm II
Week 12Nationalism
Week 13Anarchism
Week 14Environmentalism and Fundamentalism
Week 15Preparation for the Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms240
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1750
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1212144
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)2714
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload2932210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. To acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of specialization. To understand the interactions with other disciplines and analyze social structure and dynamics.     X
2. To develop skills for doing and planning research, and analyzing/evaluating data in the field of specialization. To find solutions to the problems faced during the research process.    X 
3. To contribute to related literature by conducting a research independently or as a member of a research team. To do leadership and to have a vision.   X  
4. To follow the scientific literature in the field of specialization. To evaluate the data by critical thinking and to be committed to lifelong learning.   X  
5. To communicate effectively in oral and written base. To master a foreign language and to use computer and information technology effectively in the field of specialization. To share knowledge at scientific platforms with this oral and written communication skill.    X 
6. To feel social responsibility. To have a capacity and awareness to contribute to the society.   X  
7. To appreciate social, cultural, scientific, and ethical values while conducting studies in the field of specialization. To contribute to the solution of problems faced in this process in the work life.   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest