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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UIS202

Course Name:

Political Ideologies

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. UMUT AZAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. UMUT AZAK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The purpose of the course is to build on the theories of state and society as discussed in the previous course. This course follows from IR 201 History of Political Thought. However, unlike IR 201, which focused more on thinkers, this course focuses on ideologies, with particular emphasis on the contemporary debates.
Course Content:	Ideology and Discourse; Liberalism; Conservatism; Marxism; Social Democracy and Socialism; Corporatism; Nationalism; Fascism; Feminism; Anarchism; The end of ideologies?

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Identify the conceptualization of the world view and ideology
2) • Analyze the evolution of ideologies
3) • Identify major ideologies
4) • Discuss the importance of political ideologies
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	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	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	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	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	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
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	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	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
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	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	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	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
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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Atılgan, Gökhan ve E. Attila Aytekin, der. 2012. Siyaset Bilimi. Ankara: Yordam. Eatwell, Roger, and Anthony Wright, eds. 2011. Contemporary Political Ideologies. London: Pinter Publishers. ISBN: 978-0826451736
References:	Yok-None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2)	Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3)	Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4)	Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5)	Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6)	Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7)	Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8)	Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9)	Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10)	Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11)	Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12)	Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13)	Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14)	Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15)	Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17)	Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18)	Communicates using technical drawing.
19)	Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20)	Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21)	Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22)	Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23)	Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Seminar	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	54
Presentations / Seminar	15	30
Midterms	15	30
Final	15	44
Total Workload		203