PSIR 453

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

PSIR 453

Course Title

Political Theory

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

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

Year of Study:

Senior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Political theory in 20th century. Liberalism, Marxism, post-Marxism, structuralism, post-structuralism, de-constructivism, and post- modernism.

Course Objectives

The major aim of this course is to explore the key concepts, approaches and debates in 20th century political theory. The course provides a critical survey of basic trends of thought including liberalism, marxism, post-marxism, structuralism, post-structuralism, deconstructivism, and post-modernism.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, approaches and debates in 20th century political theory.
2. Assess the relevance of political theory to the issues in political practice.
3. Find and use primary sources of political theory.
4. Assess the relationship among political values and ideas and political action. 
5. Develop critical thinking and skills in argument and debate. 
6. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
7. Recognize and respect different identities and lifestyles.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Reading 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. Paul Schumaker, Political Theory Reader (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010) 2. Catriona Mckinnon, Issues in Political Theory (Oxford University Press, 2012).

Required Reading

1. David Leopold and Marc Stears, Political Theory: Methods and Approaches (Oxford University Press, 2008).

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

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Student Workload:

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Case Study Analysis	16

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