Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Political Philosophy FLS304 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructors UTKU ÖZMAKAS
Assistants
Goals To know main conepts ad problems of political philosophy, to analyze the concepts of politics, liberty, justice, equality, rights, laws, property, authority, individual and state in the context of different ideas.
Course Content Theories of Political Philosophy
Learning Outcomes - To learn the main concepts of political philosophy
- To analyze the main problem of political philosophy
- To learn history of political philosophy and main ideas of philosophers
- To analyze and compare political theories
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction
2. Week Concepts of Political Philosophy
3. Week Problems of Political Philosophy
4. Week History of Political Philosophy
5. Week Political Philosophy in Ancient Greek
6. Week Political Philosophy in Medieval and Modern Period
7. Week Political Philosophy in 20. Century
8. Week Midterm
9. Week State, Origin of State and Main Theories
10. Week State and Individual
11. Week State, Individual and Liberty
12. Week Equality, Justice and Right
13. Week Contemporary Political Theories
14. Week General Evaluation
15. Week Final
Recommended Sources
Derda Küçükalp, Siyaset Felsefesi, Say Yayınları, 2011.
Nevzat Can, Siyaset Felsefesi Problemleri, Elis Yayınları, 2005.
Neşet Toku, Siyaset Felsefesine Giriş, Kaknüs Yay., İstanbul, 2005.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 Measurement Method
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Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 40 40
Final 1 3 3
Practice 15 6 90
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 178
ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0