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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLS422 |
| 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 | 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
(Bahar)
(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
The content is designed to encourage critical and theoretical view on various issues of comparative politics.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Current issues in Comparative politics |
| LO02 | Democratization |
| LO03 | Political Parties |
| LO04 | Electoral Systems |
| LO05 | Siyasal Güven |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | 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 | Examination | |
| 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 | Examination | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Examination |
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 | ||