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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental theoretical and methodological approaches in the field of comparative politics and to equip them with the ability to conduct comparative analyses of different political systems, institutions, and processes.
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, topics such as political systems, institutions, electoral systems, political parties, civil society, democratization, populism, and methods in the comparative politics approach will be covered.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Newton, Kenneth, and D. J. W. Van. "Karşilaştirmali Siyasetin Temelleri." (2014).
Notes
S. Sayarı and Hasret Dikici Bilgin (2016) Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts and methodological approaches in comparative politics. |
| LO02 | Compares the characteristics of different political systems (democracies, authoritarian regimes, hybrid regimes). |
| LO03 | Analyzes the functioning of political institutions (executive, legislative, judiciary) in the context of different countries. |
| LO04 | Evaluates the role of electoral systems, political parties, and civil society from a comparative perspective. |
| LO05 | Understands and interprest global and regional political trends (democratization, authoritarianism, populism). |
| LO06 | Uses academic literature and research methods in the field of comparative politics. |
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. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Comparative Politics and Methods | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Political Systems and Regime Types | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Political Institutions and Their Functioning | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Electoral Systems and Political Representation | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Political Parties and Party Systems | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Civil Society and Political Participation | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Democratization and Authoritarianism | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Populism and Global Politics | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Regional Comparisons I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Regional Comparisons II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Regional Comparisons III | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Student Presentations I | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 14 | Student Presentations II | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 15 | Student Presentations III | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| 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) | 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 | ||