SBUZ101 Introduction to Political Science

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR.
Code SBUZ101
Name Introduction to Political Science
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 1. 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 C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course approaches to political science with a special focus on (1) key concepts and theories, (2) different types of political regimes and institutional arrangements and (3) contemporary debates in various subfields of political science.

Course Content

This course aims to examine the historical and theoritical roots of the political science.

Course Precondition

The course has no prerequisites.

Resources

Michael Roskin Political Science

Notes

Andrew Heywood Politics


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Analyzes the subdivisions of political science.
LO02 Obtains information about political theories.
LO03 Obtains information about political ideologies.
LO04 Obtains information about state structure.
LO05 Obtains information about basic rights and constitutional law.
LO06 Provides an answer to the question of what is political culture.
LO07 Obtains information about the role of the factors in shaping of public opinion.
LO08 Obtains information about the politics of pluralism.
LO09 Obtains information about the function of political parties and their role in democracy.
LO10 Obtains information about legislative power.
LO11 Obtains information about executive power and bureaucracy.
LO12 Obtains information about judicial power.
LO13 Obtains information about the relationship between politics and media.


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. 5
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. 5
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. 5
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. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The bases of politics. Can politics be a science. Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.24-39. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Classic and modern theories Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.43-55. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 The origins of ideologies Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.56-73. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Basic political institutions Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.74-89. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Rights Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.90-104. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Regimes Michael Roskin, Political Science, p.105-125. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 The politics and the media Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.160-175. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Midterm Examination Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 The ubiquity of interest groups Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.178-191. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Parties in democracies Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.194-208. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Parliaments Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.228-243. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Running a government Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.245-262. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Laws and courts Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.264-280. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Elections Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.282-298. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Public opinion Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.300-317. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Power and national interest Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.318-333. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
17 Final Examination Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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) 15 3 45
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 7 105
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 152
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,08
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 25.02.2025 08:34