Social Structures Of Neoliberal Authorianisme(SOC410)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC410 | Social Structures Of Neoliberal Authorianisme | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Kamil Cem ÖZATALAY cozatalay@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The aim of this course is to analyze the phenomenon of authoritarianism, which is a growing phenomenon today, in relation to neoliberalism, and to focus on the social structures of the phenomenon without ignoring its theoretical underpinnings. Firstly, the differences between historical manifestations of the phenomenon will be discussed at a conceptual level, then the rise of populist authoritarianism in Turkey will be analyzed in comparison with similar countries. In addition, the processes by which authoritarian leaders rise to power and their impact on people's perceptions will also be addressed. This course aims to equip students with the ability to understand and analyze contemporary forms of neoliberal authoritarianism. |
| Content | For over fifteen years, we have been witnessing the rise of populist parties around the world, and a clear trend towards authoritarianism, particularly in countries where these parties are already in power. Yet, at the same time, these parties have not renounced the economic perspectives on which neoliberalism is based. Today, the effects of populist authoritarianism have spread beyond Latin America and Eastern Europe, where populism has historically taken root, to Europe, North America and Asia. Populist authoritarianism, integrated with neo-liberal principles, is fuelled in Northern and Western countries by racist reactions to immigrants, particularly from Southern and Eastern countries, and by nationalist suspicions of supranational institutions, while in Southern and Eastern countries it is fuelled by a certain reverse orientalism and anti-imperialism, which manifests itself in practice as anti-Western nationalism. It is against this backdrop that studies of populism and authoritarianism are proliferating in the social sciences. In this course, these studies are examined from a synthetic perspective. - |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, students will be able to - Distinguish the link between authoritarianism and the cycles and crises of capitalism, - Recognize the relationship between authoritarian and populist political movements and relations of inequality and domination within the social structure, - Understand the correspondence between the decline of the welfare state, rising socio-economic inequality and neoliberal authoritarianism, - Identify the interactions between the rise of discriminations such as racism, sexism, etc. and neoliberal authoritarianism, - Provide them with a conceptual framework to help them develop a critical approach to the possibilities of escaping authoritarianism. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Both direct instruction and project-assignment techniques are used to support the student's active participation in the learning process. |
| References |
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Practice Topics
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Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 0 | 0 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | The student will be able to recognize and assess the essential theoretical perspectives both in sociology and its related domains. | X | ||||
| 2 | The student will be able to make use of the major theoretical analyses and sociological concepts in his/her own research topics. | X | ||||
| 3 | The student will be able to articulate sociological perspective and reasoning with social and historical facts, and to interpret social and historical issues with a sociological eye. | X | ||||
| 4 | The student will be able to assess the current state of research and knowledge on the classical and contemporary domains of sociological inquiry as well as its relevant fields. | X | ||||
| 5 | The student will be able to design and conduct a sociological research with appropriate theoretical construction and empirical methods. | X | ||||
| 6 | The student will be able to produce a written research report that relates research questions to empirical findings. | X | ||||
| 7 | The student will be able to appropriately use both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. | X | ||||
| 8 | The student will be able to make appropriate use of statistical software programs for data processing and analysis. | X | ||||
| 9 | The student will be able to make appropriate use of statistical software programs for data processing and analysis. | X | ||||
| 10 | Graduates will be able to follow the scientific production both in English and French as well as Turkish. | X | ||||
| 11 | Graduates will be able to develop a comparative and interdisciplinary approach which will integrate sociology within a broader social science perspective. | X | ||||
| 12 | Graduates will be able to interpret the history and modernization of Turkey through its sociological consequences. | X | ||||
| 13 | The student will be able to intervene to social and political processes in order to propose possible solutions to the problems caused by social inequalities and discriminations. | X | ||||
| 14 | The student will be able to develop a reflexive point of view on his/her position as a a sociologist as well as a researcher. | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assignments | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 144 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5.76 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||