COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Political Science and International Relations (English) (UOLP-New York State University (Suny Albany))

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IBRAHIM SAYLAN

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English) (UOLP-New York State University (Suny Albany))

Course Objective

This course aims to examine the phenomenon of populism, which has become a significant political force in contemporary European politics. After presenting different theoretical approaches to the main characteristics and dynamics of populism, the reasons for its current rise will be analyzed in the light of the history of populism in Europe. It will then question the effects of the transformation of populist parties, especially populist radical right-wing parties, into established actors on existing political systems that center parties have dominated for many years. The electoral success of populist parties on the right and left wings will be explained, focusing on both the party and the electorate sides. Finally, the impact of the rise of populist parties on liberal democratic institutions and at the policy level, particularly on immigration, welfare, and citizenship policies, as well as reactions to populism will be analyzed. All these analyses will take into account both the national and EU levels.

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

Hafta 1: Giriş
Hafta 2: Popülizm kuramları: Düşünsel, strateji ve performans yaklaşımları
Mudde, C., Rovira Kaltwasser, C. Populism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp.1-20
Hafta 3: Avrupa da popülizmin tarihi, popülizmin günümüzdeki yükselişinin nedenleri
Mudde, C., Rovira Kaltwasser, 2017. C. Populism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp.97-118.
Hafta 4: Avrupa siyasetinde popülist aktörler: Marjinal aktörlerden yerleşik aktörlere
Zulianello, M. 2020. Varieties of Populist Parties and Party Systems in Europe: From State-of-the-Art to the Application of a Novel Classification Scheme to 66 Parties in 33 Countries , Government and Opposition, 55, 327-347.
Hafta 5: Popülizm çeşitleri I: Popülist radikal sağ (siyasi partiler ve hareketler, seçimler ve seçmen desteği)
Mudde, C. 2007. Populist Radical Right Parties in Europe. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp.11-31.
Hafta 6: Popülizm çeşitleri I: Popülist radikal sağ (siyasi partiler ve hareketler, seçimler ve seçmen desteği)
Mudde, C. 2007. Populist Radical Right Parties in Europe. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp.11-31.
Hafta 7: Popülizm Çeşitleri II: Sol popülizm (siyasi partiler ve hareketler, seçimler ve seçmen desteği)
Prentoulis, M. 2021. Left Populism in Europe: Lessons from Jerermy Corbyn to Podemos. London: Pluto Press. pp.82-103.
Charalambous, G. and G.Ioannou Introducing the Topic and the Concepts in Left Radicalism and Populism in Europe pp.1-30
Hafta 8: Popülizm Çeşitleri II: Sol popülizm (siyasi partiler ve hareketler, seçimler ve seçmen desteği)
Prentoulis, M. 2021. Left Populism in Europe: Lessons from Jerermy Corbyn to Podemos. London: Pluto Press. pp.82-103.
Charalambous, G. and G.Ioannou Introducing the Topic and the Concepts in Left Radicalism and Populism in Europe pp.1-30
Hafta 9: Popülizmin kurumlar, siyaset ve politikalar üzerindeki etkileri
Kaya, A. 2023. Influence of Populism on the European Migration Agenda , IEMed Mediterranean Yearbook. https://www.iemed.org/publication/influence-of-populism-on-the-european-migration-agenda/ , Access: December 6, 2023.
Hafta 10: Demokrasinin krizi mi Popülizme yönelik tepkiler
Damiani, M. 2019. Radical Left-wing Populism and Democracy in Europe , Routledge Handbook of Global Populism, Ed. de la Torre, C., London and New York: Routledge. pp.295-306

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1.Lecture
2.Participation
3.Presentation
4.Exam
5.Term Paper

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will identify and explain theoretical explanations about the nature and dynamics of populism as well as the reasons for its current rise in Europe.
2. The learner will explain the varieties of populism with concrete examples by analyzing case studies in European countries.
2 The learner will evaluate the impacts of populism and responses to it within the broader context of European politics.
4 The learner will show proficiency in presentation and writing skills by preparing and delivering elaborate presentations and term papers.

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. Participation in class and group work is necessary.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ibrahim.saylan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

TBA

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes