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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLZ304 |
| Name | Comparative Democratization |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To examine the democratization movements in the 20th century, to evaluate current problems regarding democracy in detail.
Course Content
This module includes reading and presantations on the evaluation of the theories democracy to comparatively address the democratization processes in different countries.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Reading and learning basic information and thinking with theoretical approaches |
| LO02 | Gaining ability to identify problems and solve problems. |
| LO03 | Learninig democratization processes. |
| LO04 | Gaining analytical thinking, economic and political inquiry skills. |
| LO05 | Gaining writing and research skills. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Definition of Democracy | Reading | |
| 2 | Democracies and its Varieties | Reading | |
| 3 | Definition of a State | Reading | |
| 4 | Cultural Determinants of Democracy | Reading | |
| 5 | Economic Determinants of Democracy | Reading | |
| 6 | Transition to Democracy | Reading | |
| 7 | Consolidation of Democracy | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for Exam | |
| 9 | Democracy in Plural Societies | Reading | |
| 10 | Consociationlism | Reading | |
| 11 | Elections in Plural Societies | Reading | |
| 12 | Democracy and Development | Reading | |
| 13 | Case Study: Democratization in Latin America | Reading | |
| 14 | Case Study: Democratization in Southern Europe | Reading | |
| 15 | Case Study: Democratization in Eastern Europe | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 141 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,64 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||