Information
| Unit | KOZAN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YLY214 |
| Name | Politics |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Mehmet KARABULUT |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. AYŞE BOZKURT EKMEKÇİOĞLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
In this course; politics, political science definitions, historical development of political science related disciplines, power, political power, the source of political power, sovereignty, state, elements, attributes, types of structures, maintenance, constitution and types of democracy, basic requirements of democracy, as democracy theories topics will be discussed. In addition, the scope of political forces, political parties, interest groups and individuals with printing and public relations society and the state will be examined.
Course Content
In this course, students gain political science formation, the basic concepts of political science and to address issues of political organizations, the interpretation to the students about political events and political behavior, to teach the analysis and discussion habits.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Definitions the most basic concepts of political life (such as politics, ideology, political action, political party, interest group, state, nation, power, separation of powers, constitution, public policy, human rights, citizenship, globalization). |
| LO02 | Interprets the basic concepts of political science |
| LO03 | Analyzes the basic concepts of political science. |
| LO04 | Explains the subject and limitations of political science |
| LO05 | Question political systems |
| LO06 | Generates ideas about political science themes |
| LO07 | Explains the relationship between political science and other branches of science. |
| LO08 | It interprets the theoretical knowledge she has learned in daily life and political events. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines theoretical and applied information about local governments. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists problem solving methods and techniques related to the field. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains topics such as management concepts and functions and the manager's job and characteristics. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the accuracy and up-to-dateness of the information related to the field. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to identify, define and solve problems related to the field. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines the events and facts related to the field with scientific methods and techniques by using the theoretical and applied knowledge gained. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets the data obtained about the field. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Offers solutions to the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to work individually and in groups related to his/her field. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains Atatürk's Principles and History of Revolution. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Become inquisitive and enquiring. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gain awareness of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have a good ability to use Turkish. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses his/her thoughts in writing and orally in line with the basic knowledge he/she has on issues related to local governments. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have sufficient foreign language knowledge in the field. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the software and hardware required by the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Retains the overall benefit of society under the authority of elected political representatives. | 5 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Will have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection and ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Concept of Development Process of Political Science, relationship with other branches of science | Reading | |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Political Science and Political Thought Fundamentals of Political Science and Political Thought | Reading | |
| 3 | Power, political power, Theory Related to Political Power Source | Reading | |
| 4 | The concept of legitimacy, the legitimacy of political power | Reading | |
| 5 | Sovereignty and Elite Theory | Reading | |
| 6 | State Definition, Concept, Government Properties, Items, Differences from Other Organizations | Reading | |
| 7 | Opinions of the State on the source, the State Types (in terms of structure and independence) | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | The Restriction of Political Power | Reading | |
| 10 | Constitutional Definition, Types, Turkish constitution | Reading | |
| 11 | Democracy Definition, History, Basic Requirements and Types. | Reading | |
| 12 | Theories of Democracy | Reading | |
| 13 | Definition, type, source and pressure method of non-governmental organization | Reading | |
| 14 | Definition, type, source and pressure method of non-governmental organization | Reading | |
| 15 | Definition, type, source and pressure method of non-governmental organization | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||