ADM4114 CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THEORY
| Course Code: | 3104114 |
| 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: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, students will learn:
- To explore and critically examine contemporary political theories and ideologies shaping global discourse.
- To analyze key concepts, debates, and trends in contemporary political thought, including but not limited to democracy, globalization, identity politics, and environmentalism.
- To evaluate the relevance and applicability of various theoretical frameworks in understanding contemporary political phenomena and challenges.
- To cultivate skills in synthesizing complex ideas, engaging in interdisciplinary analysis, and articulating informed perspectives on contemporary political issues.
Course Content
For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to
- Identify and analyze the major theories and ideologies in contemporary political thought, including liberalism, conservatism, socialism, feminism, post-colonialism, and environmentalism.
- Critically assess contemporary political debates and movements, such as populism, multiculturalism, human rights, and global governance, through a theoretical lens.
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different theoretical approaches in addressing contemporary political challenges, such as inequality, climate change, migration, and technological advancements.
- Demonstrate proficiency in interdisciplinary analysis by integrating insights from political science, philosophy, sociology, economics, and other relevant disciplines.
- Engage in constructive dialogue and debate on contemporary political issues, demonstrating the ability to articulate and defend well-reasoned arguments.
- Apply theoretical concepts and analytical frameworks to real-world case studies and current events, demonstrating the relevance of contemporary political thought in understanding and addressing global challenges.
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