TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLS423 |
| Name | Selected Topics in Comparative Politics I |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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 | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan 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 evaluate the different electoral systems and to create the ideal electoral system for different societies
Course Content
It includes readings and presentations that evaluate the electoral systems and electoral processes and evaluate the theoretical studies on them with a critical view.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the topics of comparative politics |
| LO02 | Recognizes the topics of political behaviour |
| LO03 | Explores how trust in institutions is established |
| LO04 | Studies Eastern European politics |
| LO05 | Evaluates the role of political culture |
| LO06 | Understand the importance of interpersonal trust |
| LO07 | Understands the voting behaviour |
| LO08 | Recognizes the politics of Western Europe |
| LO09 | Studies the Middle Eastern politics |
| LO10 | Discusses Asian studies |
| LO11 | Studies politics of United States |
| LO12 | Learns the institutions of federalism |
| LO13 | Studies presidential systems |
| LO14 | Learns the parliamentary systems |
| LO15 | Evaluates the general concepts of comparative politics |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Behaviour | Reading | |
| 2 | Voting Behaviour | Reading | |
| 3 | Trust in Political Institutions | Reading | |
| 4 | Interpersonal Trust | Reading | |
| 5 | Political Parties | Reading | |
| 6 | Political Culture | Reading | |
| 7 | Doğu Avrupa | Okuma | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Sınav | |
| 9 | Batı Avrupa | Okuma | |
| 10 | Middle East | Reading | |
| 11 | Asian Studies | Reading | |
| 12 | U.S.A | Reading | |
| 13 | Federalism | Reading | |
| 14 | Presidential Elections | Reading | |
| 15 | Parlaiamentary Systems | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Sınav | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Sınav |
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 | 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 | ||