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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 |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi 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 | 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. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 2 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 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 | ||