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| Code | POLS423 |
| Name | Selected Topics in Comparative Politics I |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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 | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
To evaluate the different electoral systems and to create the ideal electoral system for different societies
Course Content
It includes readings and presentations that evaluate the electoral systems and electoral processes and evaluate the theoretical studies on them with a critical view.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Landman, Todd. Issues and methods in comparative politics: an introduction. Routledge, 2002. Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003.
Notes
Landman, Todd. Issues and methods in comparative politics: an introduction. Routledge, 2002. Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the topics of comparative politics |
| LO02 | Recognizes the topics of political behaviour |
| LO03 | Explores how trust in institutions is established |
| LO04 | Studies Eastern European politics |
| LO05 | Evaluates the role of political culture |
| LO06 | Understand the importance of interpersonal trust |
| LO07 | Understands the voting behaviour |
| LO08 | Recognizes the politics of Western Europe |
| LO09 | Studies the Middle Eastern politics |
| LO10 | Discusses Asian studies |
| LO11 | Studies presidential systems |
| LO12 | Learns the parliamentary systems |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Behaviour | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Voting Behaviour | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Trust in Political Institutions | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Interpersonal Trust | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Political Parties | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Political Culture | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Eastern European Regional Studies | Okuma | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Sınav | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Batı Avrupa | Okuma | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Middle Eastern Studies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Asian Studies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | United States of America | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Federalism | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Presidential Elections | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Parlaiamentary Systems | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Sınav | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Sınav | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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 | ||