POLZ201 Introduction to Comparative Politics

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

Information

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

Update Time: 13.05.2024 11:19