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| Code | POLS422 |
| Name | Selected Topics in Comparative Politics II |
| Term | 2022-2023 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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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
Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003. Stepan, Alfred. Arguing comparative politics. Oxford University Press, 2001.
Notes
Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003. Stepan, Alfred. Arguing comparative politics. Oxford University Press, 2001.
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 | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 | 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 |