ADM3106 POLITICAL HISTORY
| Course Code: | 3103106 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Political Science and Public Adm. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİLAY YAVUZ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
• The key events, movements, and figures that have shaped political history
• The evolution of political systems, ideologies, and institutions over time
• The relationship between political, social, economic, and cultural factors in shaping historical events
• The methods and approaches used in the study of political history
Course Content
This course provides a comprehensive overview of political history, examining the key events, movements, and figures that have shaped the political landscape over time. It explores the evolution of political systems, ideologies, and institutions, tracing their development from ancient times to the present day. The course analyzes the complex interplay between political, social, economic, and cultural factors in shaping historical events and processes. Students will learn about the various methods and approaches used in the study of political history, including primary source analysis, comparative analysis, and historiographical interpretation. The course will also highlight the relevance of political history to understanding contemporary political issues and debates, demonstrating how historical knowledge can inform current political discussions and decisionmaking.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
• Analyze the evolution of political systems, ideologies, and institutions over time
• Understand the relationship between political, social, economic, and cultural factors in shaping historical events
• Apply the methods and approaches used in the study of political history, including primary source analysis, comparative analysis, and historiographical interpretation
• Evaluate the relevance of political history to understanding contemporary political issues and debates
• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills in interpreting historical evidence and arguments
• Communicate effectively about political history through written and oral presentations
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Ability to reach the information they need in their daily lives, and to interpret it | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Being in command of the basic concepts of law | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understanding the political, economical, and social transformations that occur in a wide range of areas including local and international levels | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Defining and solving problems encountered in political, social, and economic life | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Being conscious, effective and rational citizens who can comprehend the transformations taking place in Turkey and in the world today | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Being professionals who can operate as productive participants in any public organization | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Having the knowledge about how public organizations function and how their decision making processes and mechanisms work | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Developing original solutions to the problems faced in relation to their own area of interest | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Critical thinking ability | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Being in command of the interdisciplinary approaches | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution