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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) |
Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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2) |
The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) |
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Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. |
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6) |
The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. |
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Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. |
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Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. |
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Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications. |
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10) |
Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development. |
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11) |
Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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12) |
Knowledge on advanced calculus, including differential equations applicable to automotive engineering; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra; knowledge on chemistry, calculus-based physics, dynamics, structural mechanics, structure and properties of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, electronics and control, design of vehicle elements, vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train systems, automotive related regulations and vehicle validation/verification tests; ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to solve multidisciplinary automotive problems; ability to apply theoretical, experimental and simulation methods and, computer aided design techniques in the field of automotive engineering; ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing. |
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