PSIR 271

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

PSIR 271

Course Title

Formation of Modern State

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Origins, historical evolution and functions of the modern state. Liberal and Marxist theories of state.

Course Objectives

The major objective of this course is to familiarize the students with social and political dynamics of the formation of the modern state in the West European context. The course seeks to provide the students with substantive knowledge on the liberal and Marxist debates regarding the modern state.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Describe the historical evolution of modern state in West European context.
2. Demonstrate knowledge on liberal and Marxist theoretical perspectives on modern state.
3. Compare and contrast the social and political dynamics of the formation of modern state in French, German and British cases.
4. Compare and contrast the conceptual and methodological tools employed in the analysis of modern state in anthropology, sociology and political science.
5. Communicate effectively in writing and speech.
6. Develop complex argumentation skills in speech and writing.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Reading Demonstrating Video Presentations Oral Presentations/Reports Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

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Recommended Reading

1. Akhil Gupta, Aradhana Sharma, Malden M.A, The Anthropology of the State (Blackwell, 2006). 2. Gianfranco Poggi, The State: Its Nature, Development and Prospects (Polity Press, 1990).

Required Reading

1. Gianfranco Poggi, The Development of the Modern State: A Sociological Introduction (Stanford University Press, 1978). 2. Colin Hay, Michael Lister, David Marsh (eds.) The State: Theories and Issues (Palgrave Macmillan, 2006).

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Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Case Study Analysis	16

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