Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2SBU551Democracy Theory and Democratization3+0+03729.12.2025
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations (Non-Thesis)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Purpose of this course Students taking the course:
1. Getting acquainted with the basic theories and theories related to the concept of democracy,
2. Access to knowledge at a level to distinguish different democracy typologies,
3. To enable them to reach the level of knowledge that will be able to analyze and interpret the differences between the aforementioned democracy typologies, to distinguish different structures from each other, to draw conclusions by making evaluations about new developments in the field, and to offer solutions to current problems.
Course Content Attendance is mandatory. Students' attendance, class participation, presentation and homework are calculated as opinion/continuation grade. The course covers basic concepts, theory and perspectives on democracy theory, its problems and dilemmas. It includes a comprehensive analysis of the development of democracy in the historical process and the leading theories on this subject, especially focusing on Turkey, and the democratization phenomenon and indicators.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Ahmet Keser
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources BALCI, Muharrem, (2007), “Pençedeki Demokrasi”, Yeni Türkiye Dergisi ‘Demokrasi’ (Eylül-Ekim, 1997, 17.Sayısı, ss:1-10.
Course Notes Lecture
Argument
Case study
Small Group Work
Team work
Study and article review within a Student Organization or Club

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

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
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 80

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 5 75
Assignments 1 10 10
Presentation 1 25 25
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7 205

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 They know the theory of democracy and democracy models. Can effectively understand and interpret ideas on democracy and democratization; they can discuss these issues within the framework of respect for different ideas (PC1: Has knowledge of the basic texts in the Political Science and International Relations literature. Knows the basic concepts, theories, models and approaches of the field and the relationships between them, PC3: Effectively understands the news and comments on Political Science and International Relations, can interpret; participate in discussions. Makes predictions for the future.)
2 To be aware of the basic approaches while evaluating different approaches to the theory of democracy. To explore democratic and undemocratic regimes and to conduct independent research on these issues, to analyze and interpret the literature on this subject, to carry out research and studies in accordance with social, cultural, scientific and ethical values. (PC1: Basic concepts and theories, PC2: He can evaluate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data with the theoretical, factual and research methods knowledge he has acquired, not define problems, can analyze data and produce solutions by evaluating the results. PC5: Being able to work independently, PC11: Social, cultural, acts in accordance with scientific and ethical values),
3 To recognize the theory of democracy and to distinguish different models. To understand and establish democracy typology. To be able to research, collect and analyze data on this subject with the study methods of Sysset Science. (PC1: Basic concepts and theories, PC2: He can evaluate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data with the theoretical, factual and research methods knowledge he has acquired, not define problems, can analyze data and produce solutions by evaluating the results, PC5: Know where to find information in his field, independently can do research and work, prepare a comprehensive report or write an article on the subject he/she researches, PC6: Fulfill his/her responsibilities as the coordinator or team member of the project or team work; takes initiative when necessary PC7: Knowledge of the results of his/her studies, ideas, ideas in academic and professional environments can express, present and share his/her comments and comments to people in his/her field or other disciplines and units in Turkish in a clear and clear way using the necessary data PY8: Demonstrate that he/she understands the importance of respecting the differences between cultures and individuals, Can communicate by showing the necessary empathy in social or professional environments.
4 To evaluate different applications of democratic and non-democratic analytical frameworks and to reach the competence to apply the basic approaches to research findings in a sense of social responsibility within the groups in which they are assigned, and to share this information with others in the academic environment. (PC1: Basic concepts and theories, PC9: Knows the individual, social and ecological dimensions of the concept of social responsibility, can show that they understand their active citizenship duty within this framework, PC10: Being able to evaluate and incorporate information sharing, collaborative work and critical approaches in the academic work environment has the competence.
5 Demokrasiye ilişkin tanım ve kavramları kamu hukuku çerçevesinde inceleyebilmek, Anayasa Hukukunun konuya ilişkin maddelerinden başlayarak yasalar çerçevesinde konuyu inceleyebilmek, Siyaset Bilimi, Hukuk ve Sosyoloji açaısından disiplinlerarası çalışmalar yapabilmek. (PY4: Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler bilgilerini, Hukuk, İktisat, Tarih, Sosyoloji gibi diğer alanlardan gelen bilgilerle ilişkilendirebilir, bütünleştirerek yorumlayabilir, yeni bilgiler oluşturabilir ve disiplinler arası etkileşimi anladığını gösterebilir.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction and Return to the Theory of Democracy Sartori, Giovanni (2011), Liberal Düşünce Dergisi, :39-48
2 Requirements of the Democratic State and Turkey Community, Power Relations, Individual and Deliberative Democracy Baştürk, Efe, (2011), Liberal Düşünce Dergisi, :49-60 Bayram, Ahmet Kemal, (2011), Liberal Düşünce Dergisi, :111-121
3 Economic and Political Evaluation of Societies that Have Not Completed the Democratization Process: Sustainable Democracy Types of Democracy and the Concept of Deliberative Democracy Kuşat, Nurdan, (2011): 125-137 Tunç, Hasan, (2008):1113-1132
4 The Problem of Democracy in Turkey in the Framework of the Relationship between the Individual and Civil Society Sustainable Democracy ULUÇ, A. Vahap, (2012): 1-19 KARADAĞ, Ahmet, (2006):75-101
5 Current Problems of Democracy and Democratic Paradoxes Consolidation of Democracy in Turkey: A Problem of Political Culture ÖZTOPRAK SAĞIR Meral ve KARKIN, Naci, (2005): 1-25 Kalaycıoğlu, Ersin, (2008):1-27
6 The Role of Bureaucracy in the Construction of Turkish Democracy The Relationship between Bureaucracy and Democracy and the Problem of Control of Bureaucrats by the Elected PEKER, Kadir; YÖRÜKOĞLU, Fuat ve ERYİĞİT, Burak Hamza, (2014):165-188 DEMİR, Fatih, (2011):63-84
7 The Effect of Globalization Process on Democracy Globalization, Crisis and Democracy ERDAĞ, Ramazan ve PEKER, Kadir, (2011), 211-220 ELMA, Fikret, (2008): 41-52
8 ARA SINAV
9 Globalization, Neoliberalism and Democracy Neoliberalism, Public Reform and Democracy ATAAY, Faruk ve KALFA, Ceren, (2012): 304-317 ATAAY, Faruk, (2007), içinde: Şinasi Aksoy ve Yılmaz Üstüner (Eds), Kamu Yönetimi: Kuram ve Uygulama
10 IN THE WORLD AND IN TURKEY DEMOCRACY DISCUSSIONS: Decline in Democracy and Global Problems Problems of Democracy in Turkey An Outside Look at Democracy in Turkey Local and Regional Democracy Demokrasi ve Siyasal Katılım: Uluslararası Konferans Kitapçığı Corke, Susan, (2012): 23-31 Fuat Keyman, (2012): 32-38 Claude Weinber (2012): 39-40 Harald Baldersheim (2012): 110-112
11 Intellectual Background of Democracy Discussions in Turkey: 1945-1950 Democratization Process in Turkey and Reasons for Transition to Multi-Party Political Life in 1945 (1908-1945) Üstüner, Fahriye, (2000):183-206 HAYTOĞLU, Ercan, (1997):46-54
12 An Important Step in the Transition to Multi-Party Life: Establishment of the Democratic Party The Years of Transition to Democracy in Turkey and the First Ten Years of the Democratization Process DOKUYAN, Sabit, (2014):151-169 ALBAYRAK, Mustafa, (2014):295-312
13 Democracy and Presidential System Comparison of Parliamentary and Presidential Government Forms in Terms of Democracy and Stability BEZCİ, Bünyamin, (2005):77-91 ABDULLAYEV, Natig, (2009): 251-268.
14 Political Parties and Solution Suggestions for the Problem of Intra-Party Democracy in Turkey Public Opinion, Media and Democracy Transition Process from Democracy to e-Democracy and Encountered Problems in Turkey TAN, Mehmet; ÇİÇEK, Yeter ve KOÇAR, Hatike, (2015):347-366 ATABEK, Nejdet, (2002): 223-238 ŞAHİN, Ali; TEMİZEL, Handan ve TEMİZEL, Metehan, (2004):253-262

 
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Veri yok
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5 5
C2 5 5 5 2
C3 5 5 5 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5
C5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant