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| Code | SBUS313 |
| Name | Political Parties and Election System |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
Gökçe YİĞİT CEYDİLEK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To examine the functioning of the Political Parties and the party systems, to assess how the electoral systems differ and their relation to political party systems.
Course Content
The structure of political parties, their origins, covers all theoretical and experimental studies of transferring presentations and readings about the changes in the party system and the electoral system.
Course Precondition
it is an elective course.
Resources
Çiçek, Atıl Cem. "Siyasal Partiler, Seçim Sistemleri ve Türkiye." (2018). Aleskerov, Fuad. "Siyasi Karar Alma Mekanizmaları Seçim Sistemleri Ve Siyasi Partiler." Iktisat Isletme ve Finans 14.161 (1999): 7-21.
Notes
Çiçek, Atıl Cem. "Siyasal Partiler, Seçim Sistemleri ve Türkiye." (2018). Aleskerov, Fuad. "Siyasi Karar Alma Mekanizmaları Seçim Sistemleri Ve Siyasi Partiler." Iktisat Isletme ve Finans 14.161 (1999): 7-21.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understanding the debates on the definition of political parties |
| LO02 | Explores the evolution of political parties |
| LO03 | Understanding the organization of political parties. |
| LO04 | Interpretes intra-party politics. |
| LO05 | Understanding the social cleavages that underpin political party systems. |
| LO06 | Explores the impact of electoral competition on various political party systems. |
| LO07 | Explores the changes in the party systems. |
| LO08 | Explores how political parties establish coalitions. |
| LO09 | Learns the Duverger Law |
| LO10 | Understands the nomination processes and candidate attributes |
| LO11 | Explores majoritarian electoral systems |
| LO12 | explores proportional representation systems. |
| LO13 | Learns hybrid systems |
| LO14 | Explores the electoral system reforms |
| LO15 | Discusses the relationship between electoral systems and party systems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of Political Parties | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Evolution of Political Parties | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Political Party Organizations | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Politics within Political Parties | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Party Systems and Social Cleavages | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Party Systems and Electoral Competition | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Party System Change | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Coalition Theories | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Duvergers Law | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Candidate Nomination and Candidate Characteristics | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Majoritarian Electoral Systems | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Proportional Representation Systems | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Mixed Systems | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Election System Reforms | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for Exam |