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| Code | POLS422 |
| Name | Selected Topics in Comparative Politics II |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 |
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Course Goal / Objective
To evaluate the different electoral systems and to create the ideal electoral system for different societies
Course Content
The content is designed to encourage critical and theoretical view on various issues of comparative politics.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003. Stepan, Alfred. Arguing comparative politics. Oxford University Press, 2001.
Notes
Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003. Stepan, Alfred. Arguing comparative politics. Oxford University Press, 2001.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Current issues in Comparative politics |
| LO02 | Learns Electoral Systems |
| LO03 | Learns the concept of Political Trust |
| LO04 | Learns the concept of Political Institutions |
| LO05 | Semi-presidential 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduces the current topics in comparative politics | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Discusses theories of democratization | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Studies Political Parties | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Evaluates electoral systems | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 5 | Discusses the content of political trust | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Explores institutional theories of politics | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Evaluates semi-presidential systems | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Understands the politics of developing countries | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Understands the political participation | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Discusses the role of social media on politics | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 12 | Discusses the institutional structure of authoritarianism. | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Discusses institutions of the European Union | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Focuses on the regional studies | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Studies the politics of migration | Instruction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Examination | 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 | ||