POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code: ISF136
Course Title: Political History-II
Course Semester: 4. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Labs Credit ECTS
3 0 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Necessary
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Hande Ramazanoğulları

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with the ability to analyse the historical moments that led to social, political and economic transformations from the ancient times to the 19th century.
Course Objective: To learn the historical and political concepts. To be able to analyse the social, political and economic changes within a historical perspective from the ancient societies to the 19th century. To grasp the knowledge about the prominent historical actors.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Grasp the political, social, cultural changes and transformations in a historical framework.
  2) Grasp the developments in the political history with reference to the fundamental debates of the subject.
  3) Identifiy the turning points in 19th- and 20th-century political history (the World Wars, the Cold War, the formation of blocs, decolonization, and the collapse of the Soviet Union) and the structural transformations of the international system.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Analyze and compare historical diplomatic texts, treaties, and primary and secondary sources from a critical perspective.
  2) Identify the cause-and-effect relationships and continuities between recent historical events and current global crises and geopolitical tensions.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Conduct independent research on a topic identified in accordance with the principles of academic ethics and scientific methods in the field of political history.
  2) Express the results of historical and diplomatic analyses in writing (reports/assignments) and orally (presentations/discussions) in accordance with academic standards, using field-specific terminology.
  3) Foster an ethical awareness of global justice, a culture of peace, and human rights b examining the historical roots of world wars, genocides, human rights violations, and Cold War tensions.

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) Introduction
2) American and French Revolutions
3) The Industrial Revolution and the Birth of Marxism
4) 1848 Revolutions
5) The Conquest of the East and The Paris Commune
6) The World of Capital - I
7) The World of Capital - II
8) Mid-term Preparation
9) World War and World Revolution
10) Europe in Turmoil
11) The Golden Twenties and the Great Depression
12) World War II
13) Cold War
14) The New World Disorder
References: Chris Harman- A People`s History of the World
Weisner-Hanks, Merry E., Early Modern Europe 1450-1789, Cambridge University Press, 2013.
Hobsbawm, Eric, The Age of Revolution 1789-1848, Vintage Books, 1996.
Hobsbawm, Eric, The Age of Capital 1848-1875, Abacus Books, 1995.
Hobsbawm, Eric, The Age of Empire 1875-1915, Vintage Books, 1989.
Merriman, John, A History of Modern Europe: From the Renaissance to the Present, W.W. Norton & Company, 2010.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

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Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) Possess theoretical knowledge in the fields of political science, public administration, political history, economics, and law. Is able to compare these disciplines and express analyses effectively in written form. Monitors national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and demonstrates knowledge of its fundamental issues and challenges. 3 3 3 2 2 1 2 1
2) Utilize the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Political Science and Public Administration to analyze, compare, identify, and interpret data, facts, and problems, and to develop alternative solutions. Is capable of applying both qualitative and quantitative social science research methods. 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 1
3) Develop a strong sense of responsibility toward society, the social environment, and oneself. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3
4) Conduct independent studies on issues related to the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 1
5) Employ effectively research methodologies, analytical thinking skills, and disciplinary knowledge in the field. 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 1
6) Demonstrate the ability to critically and objectively evaluate concepts, theories, and global issues. 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 2
7) Develop strategies and public policy recommendations through case-based analyses. 1 1 2 1 1 3
8) Possess the ability to conduct interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary analyses, establish connections among different branches of the social sciences, and communicate effectively in at least one foreign language at a level sufficient for professional purposes. 1 1 1 1 2 3
9) Communicate analytical findings and research outcomes effectively through various formats, including academic articles, reports, and presentations. 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2
10) Adapt successfully to professional, academic, and civil society environments. 1 2 2 2 3 1 1 1
11) Demonstrate awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, the preservation of cultural values, environmental sustainability, and occupational health and safety. 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Practical Final % 0
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Bütünleme Pratik % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Participation % 0
Discussion % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.) 14 56
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 7 7
Preparing for the General Exam 14 14
GENERAL EXAM (Final) 1 1
Participation
Discussion 14 42
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 165
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 5