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Information
| Code | POLZ304 |
| Name | Comparative Democratization |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 examine the democratization movements in the 20th century, to evaluate current problems regarding democracy in detail.
Course Content
This module includes reading and presantations on the evaluation of the theories democracy to comparatively address the democratization processes in different countries.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Møller, Jørgen, and Svend-Erik Skaaning. Democracy and democratization in comparative perspective: conceptions, conjunctures, causes, and consequences. Routledge, 2012. Vanhanen, Tatu. Democratization: A comparative analysis of 170 countries. Routledge, 2004.
Notes
Møller, Jørgen, and Svend-Erik Skaaning. Democracy and democratization in comparative perspective: conceptions, conjunctures, causes, and consequences. Routledge, 2012. Vanhanen, Tatu. Democratization: A comparative analysis of 170 countries. Routledge, 2004.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Reading and learning basic information and thinking with theoretical approaches |
| LO02 | Gaining ability to identify problems and solve problems. |
| LO03 | Learninig democratization processes. |
| LO04 | Gaining analytical thinking, economic and political inquiry skills. |
| LO05 | Gaining writing and research skills. |
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. | 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Definition of Democracy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Democracies and its Varieties | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Definition of a State | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Cultural Determinants of Democracy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Economic Determinants of Democracy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Transition to Democracy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Consolidation of Democracy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Democracy in Plural Societies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Consociationlism | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Elections in Plural Societies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Democracy and Development | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Case Study: Democratization in Latin America | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Case Study: Democratization in Southern Europe | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Case Study: Democratization in Eastern Europe | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 141 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,64 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||