POLZ201 Introduction to Comparative Politics

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code POLZ201
Name Introduction to Comparative Politics
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To study the political developments in various countries in a comparative perspective and to teach students to approach these developments critically.

Course Content

The content of the course includes readings and presentations on issues such as the functioning of democratic systems, political culture, and institutional approach.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Students who take this course will have a deep understanding of the internal political dynamics of different countries
LO02 Students who take this course will be able to make internal political analysis with comparative method
LO03 Students who take this course will have the opportunity to closely monitor developments in world politics.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The Evolution of Comparative Politics None
2 Comparative method Reading assignment
3 Democracy and Democratization Reading assignment
4 Electoral Systems Reading assignment
5 Voting Behaviour Reading assignment
6 Political Parties Reading assignment
7 Political Party Systems Reading assignment
8 Midterm exam Studying for exam
9 Candidate Nomination Procedures Reading assignment
10 Political Culture Reading assignment
11 Modernization Reading assignment
12 Authoritarian Systems Reading assignment
13 Case Study: UK Making presentation
14 Case Study: Germany Making presentation
15 Case Study: Iran Making presentation
16 Final exam Studying for exam
17 Final exam Studying for exam


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 6 84
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload (Hour) 146
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,84
ECTS 6 ECTS

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