Information Package / Course Catalogue
Theories of Democracy
Course Code: KAY222
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The basic concepts of democratic theory and discuss their problems.

Course Content

Taking into account the problems of the theory of democracy questioning skills, creative and critical thinking and the ability to use language without prejudice.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Fikret TOPAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Distinguish the question of democratic theory and problems.
2.Political science and international relations theory of democracy will be able to realize that one of the basic disciplines of science.
3.Other political science and international relations theory of democracy be able to show the difference between the disciplines.
4.Distinguish the question of democratic theory and problems.
5.Other political science and international relations theory of democracy be able to show the difference between the disciplines.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Manfred G. SCHMIDT, Demokrasi Kuramlarına Giriş, Vadi Yayınları, Ankara, 2001.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Pioneers democratic of theory I - Aristotle, Montesquieu, Rousseau
Week 2 - Theoretical
Pioneers democratic of theory II – Tocqueville, Mill, Marx
Week 3 - Theoretical
Modern democratic theory I - Weber, Schumpeter
Week 4 - Theoretical
Modern theories of democracy II - pluralist theory, social democracy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Modern theories of democracy II - Participatory democracy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Modern theories of democracy IV - Critical democracy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Modern theories of democracy V - integrative democracy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Comparative analysis of democratic I - Parliamentary democracy
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterms
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Midterms
Week 11 - Theoretical
Modern theories of democracy II - Presidential system
Week 12 - Theoretical
Modern theories of democracy II - Majority democracy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Modern theories of democracy IV - Direct democracy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Modern theories of democracy and - Economy and Democracy
Week 15 - Theoretical
Modern theories of democracy and - transition to democracy issues
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130339
Individual Work130452
Midterm Examination127128
Final Examination131132
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)151
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026