COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ILKIM ÖZDIKMENLI ÇELIKOĞLU

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the rise and evolution of modern ideologies and political movements with special emphases on the writings of major representatives. Liberalism, conservatism, Marxism, social democracy, anarchism, nationalism, fascism, feminism, ecologism, fundamentalism are amongst the main topics that are to be dealt in this course.

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

Andrew Heywood, Political Ideologies: An Introduction, 7th Edition, Red Globe Press, London, 2021.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Weekly readings
3. Class discussions

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

In the beginning of each topic, two groups will make a 15-20 minutes debate. The question, discussants and the position of each group will be determined and announced by the instructor in the early weeks of the semester. Assignment grade will be given upon evaluation of each student s debate performance (competence of arguments, supporting the argument with examples, communication skills).

Assessment Criteria

The learner will:
1. Write clear and coherent explanations of the ideologies and thinkers taught in class.
2. Compare and contrast different ideologies and thinkers with regard to certain common criteria.
3. Describe the social and political context in which an ideology was born and how this ideology shaped the political life in return.
4. Participate in the discussions. Assignment grade will be given upon evaluation of each student s debate performance (competence of arguments, supporting the argument with examples, communication skills).

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory. Attendance may be checked anytime during class. Please do not demand being marked present if you were absent during the check.
2. You are expected to come to class on time; please do not enter the classroom after the door is closed.
3. You are expected to read the assigned material before class, and participate in class discussions.
4. DEU online portal will be actively used throughout the semester for announcements etc. Please check your mail for updates.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office no: 243/B
E-mail: ilkim.ozdikmenli@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced in the beginning of the semester

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes