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| Code | POLZ201 |
| Name | Introduction to Comparative Politics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. 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 |
Özhan DEMİRKOL
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To study the political developments in various countries in a comparative perspective and to teach students to approach these developments critically.
Course Content
The content of the course includes readings and presentations on issues such as the functioning of democratic systems, political culture, and institutional approach.
Course Precondition
Yoktur
Resources
Clark, William Roberts, Matt Golder, and Sona Nadenichek Golder. Principles of comparative politics. CQ Press, 2017.
Notes
Caramani, Daniele, ed. Comparative politics. Oxford University Press, 2017.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students who take this course will have a deep understanding of the internal political dynamics of different countries |
| LO02 | Students who take this course will be able to make internal political analysis with comparative method |
| LO03 | Students who take this course will have the opportunity to closely monitor developments in world politics. |
| LO04 | Students who takes this course would empathize with others. |
| LO05 | Students who take this course would understand the meaning under political behaviour. |
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. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 2 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Evolution of Comparative Politics | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Comparative method | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Democracy and Democratization | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Electoral Systems | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Voting Behaviour | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Political Parties | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Political Party Systems | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Candidate Nomination Procedures | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Political Culture | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Modernization | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Authoritarian Systems | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Case Study: UK | Making presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Case Study: Germany | Making presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Case Study: Iran | Making presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Final exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final exam | Studying for exam | 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 146 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,84 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||