SBUZ101 Introduction to Political Science

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

Information

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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course introduces students 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 Learns 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 relationship between politics and media.
LO09 Obtains information about the politics of pluralism.
LO10 Obtains information about the function of political parties and their role in democracy.
LO11 Obtains information about legislative power.
LO12 Obtains information about executive power and bureaucracy.
LO13 Obtains information about judicial power.
LO14 Obtains information about the relationship between government and economy.
LO15 Obtains information about political breakdown and revolutions.


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. 5
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.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5
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.
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.
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. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values.
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. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 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 Constitutions Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.90-104. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Midterm Examination Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
7 The shape of public opinion Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.141-157. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 The politics and the media Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.160-175. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
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 Government and the economy Michael Roskin, Political Science An Introduction, p.282-298. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Political breakdown 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


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: 13.05.2024 10:52