POLS423 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics I

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

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 2021-2022 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 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 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
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 3
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. 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5
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. 4
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. 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences.


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 75 30
1. Homework 25 10
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

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