Political Sociology(RI106)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI106 | Political Sociology | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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| Course Type | |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Eylem ÖZKAYA keozkaya@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
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| Course Learning Outcomes | |
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Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course -Basic Concepts to be Used in the Course -Political science and political sociology |
| 2 | State and its Components (1) -From power without state to “modern” states -Feudal structure |
| 3 | State and its Components (2) -Formation of the modern state -Social stratification |
| 4 | State and its Components (3) -Ottoman Empire and Experience of Republic of Turkey -“center-periphery” relations and critiques of center-periphery approach. |
| 5 | Discussions through the Reading Texts |
| 6 | State and its Components (4) -“Citizens Community” : Two Faces of National Identity |
| 7 | Sociology of the Political Life in Turkey considering the actors, values and institutions: (1) -Businessmen |
| 8 | Discussions through the Reading Texts |
| 9 | Sociology of the Political Life in Turkey considering the actors, values and institutions: (2) -Army |
| 10 | Sociology of the Political Life in Turkey considering the actors, values and institutions: (3) -Kemalist Ideology |
| 11 | Discussions through the Reading Texts |
| 12 | Sociology of the Political Life in Turkey considering the actors, values and institutions: (4) -Political Participation, social movements |
| 13 | Sociology of the Political Life in Turkey considering the actors, values and institutions: (5) -Socialization, public opinion and media |
| 14 | Discussions through the Reading Texts General evaluation and result |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 2 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 70 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 1 | 10 |
| 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 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | To have a detailed knowledge on the principal concepts, actors and components of the international system | X | ||||
| 2 | To master the fundamentals such as history, law, economics, sociology and political science required by the multidisciplinary nature of International Relations | X | ||||
| 3 | Pouvoir analyser la pratique à partir d’une infrastructure théorique assimilée | X | ||||
| 4 | To have acquired the capability of specializing on a particular theme and/or region | X | ||||
| 5 | In the light of Galatasaray University’s traditional and institutional links with Europe, to have developed the ability to contribute to Turkey’s accession process to the EU in a concrete manner | X | ||||
| 6 | To interpret and explain Turkish foreign policy through its domestic components as well as from the perspective of the international system | X | ||||
| 7 | To have reached the necessary level of competence to be able to undertake a career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other state institutions and/or the private sector | X | ||||
| 8 | Possess the required skills to work at various international organizations and NGOs | X | ||||
| 9 | To be in perfect command of French, teaching language of Galatasaray University, and of English, its mandatory language, at the academic -with a view to write a thesis/project/book in the field of International Relations- as well as the professional level | X | ||||
| 10 | To have the capacity to utilize the methodological instruments acquired throughout the studies at any conceptual and/or academic work | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Presentation | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 146 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5,84 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||