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
Instructor(s)
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 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and grasp their details.
2 To have the knowledge of political science, political theory, public administration, international relations, political history, law, economics and business required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of Political Science and Public Administration
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of political science and public administration and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies
5 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation
8 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of public administration with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
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 1 30 30
Quiz 1 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