SOC312 POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
| Course Code: |
2320312 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
6.0 |
| Department: |
Sociology |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. HEDÝYE SÝBEL KALAYCIOÐLU |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
The course draws together the perspectives of two disciplines, politics and sociology in an attempt to understand political structures and processes. Theoretical approaches as well as historical and empirical studies are considered. Subjects of particular interest are: political culture, political socialization, participation; the origins and growth of the modern state; legitimacy, individualism, liberalism; concept of citizenship, globalization and discussions on nation-state and citizenship; welfare state.
