COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the major representatives of political thought from ancient Greek political philosophers to 21th century thinkers.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Ana Kaynak:
Boucher, David and Paul Kelly (eds.) (2009) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Yardımcı Kaynaklar:
Schultz, David and Donald Tennenbaum (1998) Inventors of Ideas: Introduction to Western Political Philosophy, New York, St.Martin's Press.
Heywood, David (2004) Political Theory - An Introduction (3rd.ed.), Basingstoke & New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Weekly readings
3. Term Paper

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assignments: Brief summaries of weekly readings and other papers assigned by the instructor

Assessment Criteria

The learner will:
1. write clear and coherent explanations of the philosophical systems of major thinkers taught in class.
2. compare and contrast different thinkers with regard to certain common criteria.
3. describe the social and political context in which a thinker lived and how this is reflected in his theory.
4. explain the influence of some thinkers on others and their importance for political philosophy and political science.
5. present and discuss selected learning material in an elaborate and well organized manner, individually or as a group.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Students are expected to read the assigned material prior to class, to participate in class discussions, and to deliver assignments in due time.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ibrahim.saylan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced later.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes