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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
• Discuss the course objectives
• Discuss the course content with the students
• Discuss the syllabus
• Identify the main issues
• Discuss the grading policy
• Discuss the course objectives
• Discuss the course content with the students
• Discuss the syllabus
• Identify the main issues
• Discuss the grading policy
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Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 1-22. |
2) |
• Identify the concept of world view
• Identify the concept of opinion
• Identify the concept of ideology
• Analyze the connotations of the concept of ideology
• Discuss the contemporary validity of the concept of ideology
• Identify the concept of world view
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Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 1-22. |
3) |
• Define Liberalism as a political ideology
• Identify major characteristics of Liberalism
• Discuss the historical evolution of Liberalism
• Analyze main strengths of Liberalism
• Analyze main weaknesses of Liberalism
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Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 23-49. |
4) |
• Define Conservatism as a political ideology
• Identify major characteristics of Conservatism
• Discuss the historical evolution of Conservatism
• Analyze main strengths of Conservatism
• Analyze main weaknesses of Conservatism
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Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 50-77 |
5) |
• Define Liberal and Conservative Thinking in Turkey
• Identify major characteristics of Liberal and Conservative Thinking in Turkey
• Discuss the historical evolution of Liberal and Conservative Thinking in Turkey
• Analyze main strengths of Liberal and Conservative Thinking in Turkey
• Analyze main weaknesses of Liberal and Conservative Thinking in Turkey
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6) |
• Define Marxism as a political ideology
• Identify major characteristics of Marxism
• Discuss the historical evolution of Marxism
• Analyze main strengths of Marxism
• Analyze main weaknesses of Marxism
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Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 100-126. |
7) |
• Game
• Discuss Marxism and Liberalism
• Discuss major characteristics of Marxism and Liberalism
• Analyze main strengths of Marxism
• Analyze main strengths of Liberalism
• Analyze main weaknesses of Marxism
• Analyze main weaknesses of Liberalism |
Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 23-49; 100-126. |
8) |
• Define Social Democracy as a political ideology
• Identify major characteristics of Social Democracy
• Discuss the historical evolution of Social Democracy
• Analyze main strengths of Social Democracy
• Analyze main weaknesses of Social Democracy
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Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 78-99. |
9) |
• Midterm Exam
• Identify the conceptualization of the world view and ideology
• Analyze the evolution of ideologies
• Identify major ideologies
• Identify contemporary ideologies
• Discuss the importance of political ideologies
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10) |
• Define Nationalism as a political ideology
• Identify major characteristics of Nationalism
• Discuss the historical evolution of Nationalism
• Analyze main strengths of Nationalism
• Analyze main weaknesses of Nationalism
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Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 147-168. |
11) |
• Define Fascism as a political ideology
• Identify major characteristics of Fascism
• Discuss the historical evolution of Fascism
• Analyze main strengths of Fascism
• Analyze main weaknesses of Fascism
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Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 169-191. |
12) |
• Define Feminism as a political ideology
• Identify major characteristics of Feminism
• Discuss the historical evolution of Feminism
• Analyze main strengths of Feminism
• Analyze main weaknesses of Feminism |
Eatwell and Wright 2011, pp. 192-215. |
13) |
• Define political Islam as an ideological movement in Turkey
• Identify major characteristics of political Islam in Turkey
• Discuss the historical evolution of political Islam in Turkey
• Analyze main strengths of political Islam in Turkey
• Analyze main weaknesses of political Islam in Turkey
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Mecham, R. Quinn. 2004. “From the Ashes of Virtue, a Promise of Light: The Transformation of Political Islam in Turkey.” Third World Quarterly 25(2): 339–58. |
14) |
• Identify the debate on the end of ideologies
• Discuss the ideologies and contemporary social movements
• Analyze the evolution of the ideologies
• Compare the ideologies and eclectic social movements
• Discuss the future of ideologies |
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15) |
• Evaluate students via Final exam
• Identify the conceptualization of the world view and ideology
• Analyze the evolution of ideologies
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of major ideologies
• Identify contemporary ideologies
• Discuss the importance of political ideologies |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.) |
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4) |
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. |
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6) |
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. |
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7) |
Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. |
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8) |
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. |
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9) |
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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