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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUZ101 |
| Name | Introduction to Political Science |
| Term | 2021-2022 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 4 |
| PLO01 | - | ||
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzes data related to social sciences. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 4 |
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 | ||