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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUS422 |
| Name | Selected Topics in Comparative Politics II |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To give advanced information to students who will study comparative methods in political researches
Course Content
Discussion of current affairs in comparative politics
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Current issues in Comparative politics |
| LO02 | Democratization |
| LO03 | Political Parties |
| LO04 | Electoral Systems |
| LO05 | Political Trust |
| LO06 | Political Institutions |
| LO07 | Semi-presidential systems |
| LO08 | Politics of Latin America |
| LO09 | Politics of developing countries |
| LO10 | Political Participation |
| LO11 | Social Media and Politics |
| LO12 | Authoritarian Institutions |
| LO13 | Institutions of the European Union |
| LO14 | Regional Studies |
| LO15 | Göç Politikaları |
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. | 2 |
| PLO01 | - | ||
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduces the current topics in comparative politics | Instruction | |
| 2 | Discusses theories of democratization | Instruction | |
| 3 | Studies Political Parties | Instruction | |
| 4 | Evaluates electoral systems | Instruction | |
| 5 | Discusses the content of political trust | Instruction | |
| 6 | Explores institutional theories of politics | Instruction | |
| 7 | Evaluates semi-presidential systems | Instruction | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | Understands the politics of developing countries | Instruction | |
| 10 | Understands the political participation | Instruction | |
| 11 | Discusses the role of social media on politics | Instruction | |
| 12 | Discusses the institutional structure of authoritarianism. | Instruction | |
| 13 | Discusses institutions of the European Union | Instruction | |
| 14 | Focuses on the regional studies | Instruction | |
| 15 | Studies the politics of migration | Instruction | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Instruction | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Instruction |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 2. 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,52 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||