GIA105 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS I
| Course Code: | 3150105 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Global and International Affairs (International Joint Program) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr REŞİDE ÖMÜR BİRLER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course analyzes some of the basic concepts of the discipline of political science such as politics, power, authority, and legitimacy as well as three most important ideologies of the 19th century (classical liberalism, traditional conservatism and Marxism) in a chronological and comparative way. The objective of the course is to provide the students a basis for understanding these concepts and ideologies the impact of which is still visible today.
Course Content
This course provides the introductory conceptual framework for the study of politics. Definition of the basic concepts of authority, power, sovereignty, legitimacy, and ideology will be followed by the examination of major political ideologies; classical liberalism, conservatism, Marxism and fascism. This course also studies political regimes and systems, pressure groups, political parties, elections and voting behavior.
Course Learning Outcomes
Once the students complete this course, they will be able to understand the concept of ideology in general and know how the three main ideologies of the 19th century (classical liberalism, traditional conservatism and Marxism) emerged as well as how they were different from each other. The students will also be equipped with a background information that will alllow them to understand the 20th and 21st century ideologies.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Academic formation in the disciplines of International Relations and Political Science, | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Establishing linkages among different disciplines of social sciences, | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Having a holistic understanding on social and international events, | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Written and oral communication capabilities, | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Skills for independent research, critique and the production of original thought, | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Having social sensibility and ethical responsibility, | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Contributing positively to political developments in the world and in Turkey, | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Capability to adapt themselves to different conditions easily - this is particularly true for international circles. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution