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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY POL402 4 8 3+0 3.0 6.0


General Information
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit Yes
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Dr. CEMALİYE BEYSOYLU TAHİROĞLU
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 30
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 30
Course providing supportive skills to the main field % 30
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills % 5
Course providing transferable skills % 5

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit Political sociology is a field that focuses on the intersecting relationships between politics and society. This course aims to provide introductory and critical knowledge on this encompassing field. As the study of politics is about power and authority, the course begins by exploring classical theories that examines state-society relations through the concept of power. Then the course advances to analyse number of key topics in the field including the issue of citizenship, collective identity, civil society, and democratization in the era of Globalisation.
Contents of the Course Unit Week 1 Introduction Lecture: Introduction to Political Sociology Introduction to the Module: Structure, Assignments, Reading etc. Week 2 Changing Definitions of Politics and Power I: Durkheimian Tradition Week 3 Changing Definitions of Politics and Power II: Weberian Tradition Week 4: Changing Definitions of Politics and Power III: Marxist Tradition Week 5: Changing Definitions of Politics and Power IV: Foucauldian Tradition Week 6: Student Debate Week Debate Questions Week 7: Mid-terms Week8: The Issue of Citizenship Week 8: The Politics of Collective Identity and Action Week 9: Student Debate II Week 10: Quiz Week 11: Political Transformations: Democratization, Globalisation and the new Era for State-Society Relations Week 12: Civil Society and the Global Civil Society Week 13 Conclusions and Revision Week 14 Finals
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education - Critical knowledge regarding the core concepts of power authority - Understanding classical theories that examines state-society relations through the concept of power - Capturing the debates regarding issues of citizenship, collective identity, civil society, and democratization in the era of Globalisation

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 - Critical knowledge regarding the core concepts of power authority
2 - Understanding classical theories that examines state-society relations through the concept of power
3 -Capturing the debates regarding issues of citizenship, collective identity, civil society, and democratization in the era of Globalisation

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit

Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Week 1 Introduction No file found
2 Week 2 Changing Definitions of Politics and Power I: Durkheimian Tradition No file found
3 Week 3 Changing Definitions of Politics and Power II: Weberian Tradition No file found
4 Week 4: Changing Definitions of Politics and Power III: Marxist Tradition No file found
5 Week 5: Changing Definitions of Politics and Power IV: Foucauldian Tradition No file found
6 Week 6: Student Debate Week
Debate Questions
What does political sociology study?
What is power?
How can the concept of power be studied in empirical political sociology?
In what sense Weber is anti-Marxist?
Is Gramsci's theory of hegemony still relevant to understand state-society relations?
What is the source of power according to Weber?
Is Durkheim’s meritocratic society achievable?		 No file found
7 Week 7: Mid-terms No file found
8 Week8: The Issue of Citizenship No file found
9 Week 8: The Politics of Collective Identity and Action No file found
10 Week 9: Student Debate II

Debate Questions:
Are nations imagined communities as suggested by contemporary political sociology?
Is citizenship gendered?
What evidence can you present to agree or disagree with T. Marshall’s approach to citizenship?		 No file found
11 Week 10: Quiz No file found
12 Week 11: Political Transformations: Democratization, Globalisation and the new Era for State-Society Relations No file found
13 Week 12: Civil Society and the Global Civil Society No file found
14 Week 13 Conclusions and Revision

Week 14 Finals		 No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Nash, K. 2010. Contemporary Political Sociology: Globalization, Politics and Power. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Nash, K. and Scott, A. eds. 2004. The Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Comprehend the political science theories and practices. X
2 Comprehend the theories and practices of international relations. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Prepare reports according to academic and professional expectations. X
2 Relate the concepts of political science and international relations with the concepts of other disciplines. X
Practical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Follow the new theoretical approaches in the discipline. X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Communicate in mother tongue and at least one foreign language. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Use scientific research methods in an efficient manner and with respect to academic norms. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to: 		PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 - Critical knowledge regarding the core concepts of power authority
2 - Understanding classical theories that examines state-society relations through the concept of power
3 -Capturing the debates regarding issues of citizenship, collective identity, civil society, and democratization in the era of Globalisation

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities		 Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 60
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 1 % 40
Presentation of Report 0 -
Homework Assessment 0 -
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 0 -
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 2 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 2 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 3 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)		 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 4 56
Assignment (Homework) 2 14 28
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 154
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 4
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 158
Workload (h) / 25.5 6.2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6.0

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