ECTS - Theory of State and Society
Theory of State and Society (KAM303) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Theory of State and Society | KAM303 | 5. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
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| Course Objectives | KAM 303 State and Social Theory examines the state and the state-society relationship, which is one of the most important theoretical study areas and concepts of the discipline of political science, historically. In this context, it considers the different conceptualizations of the state in modern political theory from absolutist, constitutional, ethical, class and pluralistic perspectives, and the works of important political thinkers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Karl Marx are discussed in this specific context. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Modern state and its features; state-society relations; liberal-pluralist theory; elitist theory; Marxist theory. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction | Syllabus |
| 2 | A General Discussion on the Concept of the State | Andrew Heywood, Siyaset, (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 100-133. Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.) |
| 3 | Feudal Rule | Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.) |
| 4 | Ständestaat | Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.) |
| 5 | Absolutist State Theory (I) | Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.) |
| 6 | Absolutist State Theory (II) | Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan, (İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2018). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.) |
| 7 | Midterm | The midterm exam will include all the subjects of the first six weeks. |
| 8 | Midterm | The midterm exam will include all the subjects of the first six weeks. |
| 9 | Constitutional State Theory (I) | Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.) |
| 10 | Constitutional State Theory (II) | John Locke, Yönetim Üzerine İkinci İnceleme, (İstanbul: Serbest Kitaplar, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.) |
| 11 | Class-Based State Theory | Karl Marx ve Friedrich Engels, Komünist Manifesto, (İstanbul: Can Yayınları, 2018). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.) |
| 12 | Ethical State Theory | Class notes |
| 13 | Pluralist State Theory | Class notes |
| 14 | Conclusion | General evaluation and conclusion of the course. |
| 15 | Final | The final exam will be held to cover the topics of all weeks. |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). |
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| 2. Andrew Heywood, Siyaset, (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 100-133. | |
| Other Sources | 3. - Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan, (İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2018). |
| 4. - John Locke, Yönetim Üzerine İkinci İnceleme, (İstanbul: Serbest Kitaplar, 2019). | |
| 5. - Karl Marx ve Friedrich Engels, Komünist Manifesto, (İstanbul: Can Yayınları, 2018). |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 20 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Learns the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political science and public administration; and uses this knowledge to analyze the causes and consequences of political developments at the national and global levels. | X | ||||
| 2 | Understands how policies are formulated and implemented in real life at the local, national, regional, and/or global levels; identifies the key institutions and actors involved in these processes and comprehends the functioning of public administration. | |||||
| 3 | Gains foundational knowledge on fields related to political science and public administration—such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, and history—and thereby develops an interdisciplinary understanding that considers and connects the relationships among different domains of social life. | |||||
| 4 | Learns quantitative and qualitative research techniques applicable to the field of political science and public administration, as well as the use of relevant software, hardware, and/or technical tools; gains experience in designing and conducting research/projects aimed at developing practical skills in the field. | |||||
| 5 | Develops the ability to act with open-mindedness, refrain from discrimination, and be sensitive and respectful to different perspectives through the promotion of critical and analytical thinking, intellectual debate, and lifelong learning; thus, enhances skills for collective action. | |||||
| 6 | Develops decision-making and initiative taking, work completion and time management competencies by understanding business ethics in public administration, politics and all related fields. | |||||
| 7 | Develops communication skills, oral and written expression, presentation techniques; learns the writing principles and procedures required to write an academic article on political science and public administration disciplines. | |||||
| 8 | Gains command of English terminology in political science and public administration, and acquires the language proficiency necessary to engage with English-language scholarship; enabling comparative analysis of current political issues in various countries. | |||||
| 9 | Possesses knowledge of both Turkish and world political history, including key periods, turning points, and major actors; thereby understands the influence of countries' socio-historical backgrounds on contemporary political and administrative issues. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 34 | 34 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 200 | ||