| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 162200104108 | DEMOCRACY, CULTURE AND GLOBALIZATION | Elective | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of the course is to democracy with a conceptual framework of democracy to introduce the basic principles and institutions of the interdisciplinary with a look and associating with the subject of Turkey instance, students, active citizens to gain a perspective about the democratic process and debate, a relationship with the spirit of the student democracy gain culture; it aims to be able to manage and enrich individual and social life with this profit. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Öğr. Gör. Servet TÜRKAN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To better understand the philosophical foundations of democracy. | | 2 | To be able to explain the conceptual framework, institutions, and procedures of a functioning democracy, along with its limitations. | | 3 | To be able to analyze the social values such as human rights, freedom of expression and the rule of law. | | 4 | To be able to analyze the future of democracy in the age of globalization. | | 5 | To be able to develop social and political life skills as active citizens with their own thoughts and preferences. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| The course deals with the subject of democracy in a theoretical and practical framework. First, he considers the philosophical and moral foundations of democracy in relation to its relevance in political theory. It discusses whether democracy is only a set of procedures, or a theory with fundamental foundations that enforce certain institutions and norms, and discusses the issue in relation to areas such as religion, economics and law, except politics. In addition, in practical terms, it looks at the political institutions and procedures necessary for political participation as a citizenship right, and in particular the issues related to the transition to democracy in terms of Turkish political history. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction and Introduction: Definition of Democracy | x | | | 2 | Theory of Democracy and Political Legitimacy | x | | | 3 | Fear and Moral Foundations of Democracy | x | | | 4 | Democracy and Ideologies: Types of Democracy: Liberal and Social Democracy Models | x | | | 5 | Democracy, Religion and Secularism
| x | | | 6 | Democracy and Law: Constitutional Democracy, Rule of Law and Separation of Powers | x | | | 7 | Democracy and Political Institutions: Parliament, Political Parties and Electoral Systems | x | | | 8 | Midterm | x | | | 9 | Democracy and pluralism: the power of the majority, the rights of minorities | x | | | 10 | Democracy and Civil Society
Democratization and Democratic Consolidation | x | | | 11 | Discussion on the theories of democracy | x | | | 12 | Turkish Democracy I: From Start to Multi-party System | x | | | 13 | Turkish Democracy II: Multi-Party Period: Democratization Efforts and Interventions: Examples of Military Interventions and Political Party Closure | x | | | 14 | Final Exam | x | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| On the Way to Democracy, Ord.Prof.Dr.Ali Fuat Basgil
Democracy and Critics, Robert A. Dahl
Turkey Model Liberalism and Democracy, Prof. Mustafa Erdogan
Constitutional Democracy, Prof.Mustafa Erdoğan
Understanding Liberal Democracy, Holden Barry
Democracy, Bernard Crick |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Self Study | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 2 | 12 | 24 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | LO2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | LO5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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