SBUZ101 Introduction to Political Science

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR.
Code SBUZ101
Name Introduction to Political Science
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course introduces students to political science with a special focus on (1) key concepts and theories, (2) different types of political regimes and institutional arrangements and (3) contemporary debates in various subfields of political science.

Course Content

This course aims to examine the historical and theoritical roots of the political science.

Course Precondition

Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns the subdivisions of political science.
LO02 Obtains information about political theories.
LO03 Obtains information about political ideologies.
LO04 Obtains information about state structure.
LO05 Obtains information about basic rights and constitutional law.
LO06 Provides an answer to the question of what is political culture.
LO07 Obtains information about the role of the factors in shaping of public opinion.
LO08 Obtains information about the relationship between politics and media.
LO09 Obtains information about the politics of pluralism.
LO10 Obtains information about the function of political parties and their role in democracy.
LO11 Obtains information about legislative power.
LO12 Obtains information about executive power and bureaucracy.
LO13 Obtains information about judicial power.
LO14 Obtains information about the relationship between government and economy.
LO15 Obtains information about political breakdown and revolutions.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The bases of politics. Can politics be a science. Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.24-39.
2 Classic and modern theories Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.43-55.
3 The origins of ideologies Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.56-73.
4 Basic political institutions Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.74-89.
5 Constitutions Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.90-104.
6 The underlying values of politics Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.125-140.
7 The shape of public opinion Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.141-157.
8 The politics and the media Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.160-175.
9 The ubiquity of interest groups Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.178-191.
10 Parties in democracies Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.194-208.
11 Parliaments Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.228-243.
12 Running a government Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.245-262.
13 Laws and courts Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.264-280.
14 Government and the economy Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.282-298.
15 Political breakdown Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.300-317.
16 Power and national interest Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.318-333.
17 Power and national interest Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.318-333.


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) 15 3 45
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 7 105
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 152
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,08
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 14.05.2025 10:10