ADM4151 THEORY OF DEMOCRACY
| Course Code: | 3104151 |
| 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
The students are expected to have knowledge about theories of democracy, a comprehensive understanding of changing and continuing meanings of democracy and the ability to evaluate the current practice of democracy from points of different theories, critical reading of theories and the ability to ask questions.
Course Content
In this course the concept of democracy is studied from its genesis to our day. The analysis includes different theories and aims to provide the student the ability of critically comprehending and evaluating the practice(s) of democracy in the contemporary world.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
• Understand the historical development and evolution of the concept of democracy, from its origins in ancient Greece to the present day, and the key thinkers, movements, and events that have shaped the theory and practice of democracy over time
• Analyze the different theories and models of democracy, including classical, liberal, pluralist, participatory, deliberative, and radical perspectives, and their implications for the design and functioning of democratic institutions and processes
• Examine the changing and continuing meanings of democracy, and how these meanings have been shaped by historical, social, and political contexts, such as the rise of capitalism, the expansion of suffrage, and the emergence of new social movements
• Critically evaluate the current practice of democracy from the points of different theories, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of different democratic systems and institutions, such as elections, parties, civil society, and the media
• Develop the skills of critical reading and analysis of democratic theories, and the ability to ask questions and engage in informed debates about the nature and future of democracy
• Apply theoretical concepts and frameworks to real-world examples and case studies of democratic politics, and use these examples to clarify and illustrate the concepts and frameworks
• Assess the implications of democratic theories for contemporary political issues and challenges, such as globalization, inequality, populism, and the crisis of representation, and the potential for democratic renewal and transformation
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