Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
History of Political Thoughts SBKY108 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. Esra GÜLEÇ
Instructor(s) Arş. Gör. Esra GÜLEÇ (Bahar)
Goals Examination of development of political thought from ancient Greece to modern times.
Course Content In this course, thinkers of Ancient Greek, Roman, Medieval and New Age; how the concepts such as state, power, democracy, human nature, justice, equality and freedom are handled by different thinkers in different periods will be examined
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Comprehends the general characteristics and basic concepts of the ancient Greek period.
2 Understands the philosophical roots of modern European political system.
3 To understand the relation between the political history and political thoughts.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Political structure in ancient Greece
2. Week Ionian Philosophers
3. Week Plato
4. Week Aristotle
5. Week Political Thought in Roman Empire
6. Week Political Thought in the Middle Age
7. Week Renassiance
8. Week Reform
9. Week Machiavelli
10. Week The concept of sovereignity and Bodin
11. Week Hobbes
12. Week Limited Power and Locke
13. Week The Seperation of Power and Montesquieu
14. Week National Sovereignity and Rousseau
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Explains and interprets the fundamental concepts and theories related to political science, public administration, law, urbanization, and environmental studies.
2 Conducts scientific research in the field of political science and public administration; carries out the research process by using appropriate methods and techniques.
3 Evaluates public administration, public policy, local governments, and governance processes from an analytical and critical perspective.
4 Analyzes national and international political and administrative developments from a comparative perspective.
5 Applies the theoretical and practical knowledge accumulated in the field to practices in the public sector, private sector, and civil society.
8 Analyzes the administrative structure and functioning of central and local public institutions in Türkiye.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Mehmet Ali Ağaoğulları (ed.), Batı'da Siyasi Düşünceler Tarihi, İstanbul, İletişim, 2018
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 30 30
Quiz 1 15.5 15.5
Final 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0