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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) |
Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective. |
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2) |
Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work. |
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3) |
Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field. |
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4) |
Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level. |
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5) |
Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy. |
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6) |
Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science. |
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7) |
Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form. |
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8) |
Adopts various internship programs and applied studies. |
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9) |
Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector. |
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10) |
Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education. |
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