This course focuses on democracy and democratization. The initial aim is to fully understand what we mean by democracy and for this purpose different forms of democracies are discussed in detail. After focusing on theories of transition to democracy and requisites for democratization, the focus shifts to challenges and problems faced on the way to democratization. The Muslim World and the post-communist world will receive special attention in this latter discussion.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nazlı Çağın Bilgili
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Friday,18:00-20:45, Atakoy Campus 4B-08/10
Office Hour(s)
meeting with appointment
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, discussion
Principle Sources
-Jan Teorell. 2010. Determinants of Democratization: Explaining regime change in the world, 1972-2006. New York: Cambridge University Press
Georg, Sorensen. 2007. Democracy and Democratization: Processes and Prospects in a Changing World. Colorado: Westview Press, Inc.
Other Sources
Philippe C. Schmitter and Terry Lynn Karl. (1993). “What Democracy Is … and Is Not”. Journal of Democracy. 2:3. pp. 75-88.
Fareed Zakaria. (1997). “The Rise of Illiberal Democracy”. Foreign Affairs. 76:6. pp. 22-43.
Dankwart A. Rustow. (1970). “Transitions to Democracy: Toward a Dynamic Model,”
Comparative Politics. 2:3. pp. 337-363.
Mark Tessler. “Do Islamic Orientations Influence Attitudes Towards Democracy in the Arab World?,” in R. Ingelhart, ed, Islam, Gender, Culture and Democracy, pp. 6-22
Alfred Stepan and Graeme B. Robertson. (2003). "An 'Arab' More than 'Muslim' Electoral Gap." Journal of Democracy. 14:3. pp. 30-44.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Lecture
2. Week
What is democracy?
Lecture
3. Week
Types of democracy: Liberal, delibrative etc.
Lecture
4. Week
What is democratization?
Lecture
5. Week
Theories of transition to democracy
Lecture
6. Week
Main prerequisites to democracy
Lecture
7. Week
Comparison of economic and cultural factors
Lecture
8. Week
Midterm exam
9. Week
Challenges and obstacles on the way to democratization
Lecture
10. Week
Experience of democratization in the Western World
Lecture and discussion
11. Week
Social movements in democratization
Lecture and discussion
12. Week
Democratization in the Muslim World
Lecture and discussion
13. Week
Democratization in the post-Communist World
Lecture and discussion
14. Week
Review
Discussion
15. Week
Final exam
16. Week
Final exam
17. Week
Final exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
2
50
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
1.To identify and use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in International Relations and Diplomacy.
PO-2
2.To express ideas and assessments about contemporary debates in International Relations.
PO-3
3.To monitor and interpret published studies in International Relations.
PO-4
4.To analyze, compare and relate different local, regional and global developments in International Relations.
PO-5
5.To analyze, compare and relate International Relations with theories and practices of different associate departments and their sub-fields and to offer suggestions by combining these fields.
PO-6
6.To present substantial knowledge for various public, private and academic career positions. To reach the necessary academic level in order to pursue doctoral research.
PO-7
7.To analyze the emergence and functions of prominent regional and local actors and to make future projections about their actions.
PO-8
8.To theoretically and practically examine different events and facts in International Relations and Foreign Policy and to interpret their past, present and future through a scientific perspective.
PO-9
9.To employ advanced level knowledge in International Relations and Foreing Policy to develop the society educationally and culturally.
PO-10
10.To lead the organizations that necessitate the resolution of the problems related to International Relations and Foreing Policy and to organize personal, institutional and team studies in advanced level.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To recognize what democracies look like and how citizens benefit from democracies
LO-2
To analyze theories of democratic transition
LO-3
To discuss factors that play a significant role in democratization with their positive and negative impacts
LO-4
To identify the challenges faced by democracies and attempts of democratization
LO-5
To evaluate failed attempts of democratization and obstacles on the way to democratization in the post-communist World and in the Muslim World
