GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
STATE THEORIES (ELECTIVE)/DVT-217
Course Title: STATE THEORIES (ELECTIVE)
Credits 2 ECTS 2
Semester 3 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Dr. İlyas Doğan
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://www.websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/ilyasdogan
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  ilyasdogan@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Perception of state in ancient times.
Different theories which explain emergence of state.
The definition and meaning of state.
Period of change which encountered by state during eras.
Different government models.
Government systems.
Theories of sovereignty.
The importance of having written constitution on state's power limitation.
Distinguishing judicial and legal.
Main role of mode of production in political conflicts.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face.
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  Political science.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Perception of state in ancient times and middle age.
2. Week  Understanding of property state.
3. Week  Effects which prepare to the emergence of modern state in Europe.
4. Week  Comparison of Islamic states with European states in middle age.
5. Week  The role of bourgeoisie in emergence of modern state.
6. Week  The emergence of absolute monarchy.
7. Week  Theory of contract which explains emergence of state.
8. Week  Theories which explain emergence of state with power.
9. Week  French Revolution and perception of nation state.
10. Week  The role of French Revolution in development of human rights.
11. Week  Emergence of İndustrial Revolution and its results.
12. Week  Emergence of Marxist thinking's tradition.
13. Week  Social rights.
14. Week  Comparison of police state with rule state of law.
15. Week  Institutionalization of state of law.
16. Week  Limits of judicial supervision.
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Gözler, Kemal, Devletin Genel Teorisi, 3. Baskı, Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa, 2011, Doğan, İlyas: Sivil Toplum Anlayışı ve Siyasal Sistemler, Barış Platin K
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer.
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  none
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
30
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
30
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
70
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
16
2
32
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
16
1
16
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
1
1
 Final and Studying for Final
1
1
1
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
50
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
2
 ECTS: 
2
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1To have advanced knowledge in the field of law.X
2To have knowledge about laws and the other legislations.X
3To solve disputes in accordance with fundamental principles of law and related legislation.X
4To have the ability to access the necessary resources related to the settlement of disputes.X
5To have knowledge about judicial decisions.X
6To have knowledge about data-bases used in the field of law and to have skills using required software.X
7To have information concerning the methods of theoretical analysis, legal systems and rules.X
8To have knowledge about honesty and goodwill.X
9To have leadership qualities and ability to communicate with experts in other fieldsX
10To be aware of social, scientific and professional ethicsX