Theory of State and Society (KAM303) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Theory of State and Society	KAM303	Area Elective	3	0	0	3	8

Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A

Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Elective Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Korhan Mühürcüoğlu
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	KAM 303 State and Social Theory examines the state and the state-society relationship, which is one of the most important theoretical study areas and concepts of the discipline of political science, historically. In this context, it considers the different conceptualizations of the state in modern political theory from absolutist, constitutional, ethical, class and pluralistic perspectives, and the works of important political thinkers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Karl Marx are discussed in this specific context.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Understands the basic concepts of the discipline of political science. Understands the basic theoretical approaches of the discipline of political science. Acquires a general knowledge of the basic methodological approaches of the discipline of political science Acquires general information about other fields of study (sociology, psychology, etc.) related to the discipline of political science. Acquires the ability to act with tolerance and respect in the face of different value judgments and thought systems.
Course Content	Modern state and its features; state-society relations; liberal-pluralist theory; elitist theory; Marxist theory.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Introduction	Syllabus
2	A General Discussion on the Concept of the State	Andrew Heywood, Siyaset, (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 100-133. Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.)
3	Feudal Rule	Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.)
4	Ständestaat	Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.)
5	Absolutist State Theory (I)	Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.)
6	Absolutist State Theory (II)	Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan, (İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2018). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.)
7	Midterm	The midterm exam will include all the subjects of the first six weeks.
8	Midterm	The midterm exam will include all the subjects of the first six weeks.
9	Constitutional State Theory (I)	Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.)
10	Constitutional State Theory (II)	John Locke, Yönetim Üzerine İkinci İnceleme, (İstanbul: Serbest Kitaplar, 2019). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.)
11	Class-Based State Theory	Karl Marx ve Friedrich Engels, Komünist Manifesto, (İstanbul: Can Yayınları, 2018). (Sayfa aralığı bildirilecek.)
12	Ethical State Theory	Class notes
13	Pluralist State Theory	Class notes
14	Conclusion	General evaluation and conclusion of the course.
15	Final	The final exam will be held to cover the topics of all weeks.

Sources

Course Book	1. Gianfranco Poggi, Modern Devletin Gelişimi: Sosyolojik Bir Yaklaşım, (İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2019).
	2. Andrew Heywood, Siyaset, (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 100-133.
Other Sources	3. - Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan, (İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2018).
	4. - John Locke, Yönetim Üzerine İkinci İnceleme, (İstanbul: Serbest Kitaplar, 2019).
	5. - Karl Marx ve Friedrich Engels, Komünist Manifesto, (İstanbul: Can Yayınları, 2018).

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	1	20
Laboratory	-	-
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	-	-
Homework Assignments	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Project	-	-
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	1	40
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	40
Toplam	3	100

Percentage of Semester Work	60
Percentage of Final Work	40
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	Level of Contribution
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts and methods of economics
2	Acquiring the skills of macro level economic analysis
3	Acquiring the skills of micro level economic analysis
4	Understanding the formulation and implementation of economic policies at the local, national, regional, and/or global level					X
5	Learning different approaches on economic and related issues
6	Acquiring the quantitative and/or qualitative techniques in economic analysis
7	Improving the ability to use the modern software, hardware and/or technological devices
8	Developing intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary team work skills
9	Acquiring an open-minded behavior through encouraging critical analysis, discussions, and/or life-long learning
10	Adopting work ethic and social responsibility
11	Developing the skills of communication.
12	Improving the ability to effectively implement the knowledge and skills in at least one of the following areas: economic policy, public policy, international economic relations, industrial relations, monetary and financial affairs.			X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	14	3	42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	1	34	34
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	40	40
Total Workload			200