SBUS422 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics II

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code SBUS422
Name Selected Topics in Comparative Politics II
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 8. 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 Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT
Course Instructor
1 2
Özhan DEMİRKOL (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To give advanced information to students who will study comparative methods in political researches

Course Content

Discussion of current affairs in comparative politics

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Newton, Kenneth, and D. J. W. Van. "Karşilaştirmali Siyasetin Temelleri." (2014).

Notes

Newton, Kenneth, and D. J. W. Van. "Karşilaştirmali Siyasetin Temelleri." (2014).


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Current issues in Comparative politics
LO02 Learning Semi-presidential systems
LO03 Learning Politics of Latin America
LO04 Politics of developing countries
LO05 Social Media and Politics
LO06 Institutions of the European Union


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. 3
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.
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. 5
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.
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Discusses theories of democratization Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Studies Political Parties Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Evaluates electoral systems Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Discusses the content of political trust Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Explores institutional theories of politics Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Evaluates semi-presidential systems Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Understands the politics of developing countries Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Understands the political participation Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Discusses the role of social media on politics Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Discusses the institutional structure of authoritarianism. Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Discusses institutions of the European Union Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Focuses on the regional studies Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Studies the politics of migration Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Instruction Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Instruction Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 6 6
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload (Hour) 138
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,52
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 13.05.2024 11:06