| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 8 | POLS456 | THEORIES OF DEMOCRACY | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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1- Developing Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
2- Familiarizing students with social and political phenomena
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Course Content
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The aim of this course is to teach the concept of democracy, the various forms
of perception of this concept, the theories of democracy in the literature and
the realities underlying the differences between the various definitions of
democracy
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Explain the historical and theoretical development of the concept of democracy. |
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| Distinguish and compare different theories of democracy. |
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| Analyze strengths and weaknesses of various democratic models. |
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| Evaluate contemporary democratic challenges through theoretical lenses. |
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| Critically assess academic texts. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
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Introduction: What is democracy? Historical roots
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Classical understandings of democracy (from Ancient Greece to modernity)
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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