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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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| 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
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental theoretical and methodological approaches in the field of comparative politics and to equip them with the ability to conduct comparative analyses of different political systems, institutions, and processes.
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, topics such as political systems, institutions, electoral systems, political parties, civil society, democratization, populism, and methods in the comparative politics approach will be covered.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003.
Notes
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 | Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Comparative Politics and Methods | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Theories of democratization | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Political Parties | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Electoral Systems | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Political Culture | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Institutionalism and Institutions | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Presidential system | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Parliaments | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Political participation | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Media and politics | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 12 | Democratic backsliding | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | EU Institutions | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Social movements | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Anlatım |
| 15 | Politics of migration | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Final Exams | Examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final 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 | ||