ECTS - Introduction to Political Science II
Introduction to Political Science II (KAM102) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Introduction to Political Science II | KAM102 | 2. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course introduces students to the basic concepts and theories of the discipline of political science, its methodological approaches, and its relations with other disciplines. In this context, politics, political culture, party systems, electoral systems, pressure groups, government and legislative assemblies etc. examines concepts and fields of study. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Political authority/power; political regimes; ideologies; nation and nationalism; religion and politics; state and economy. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | What is Politics? What is Political Science? | Reminder of the debates of the past period. Introduction and introduction of the course. |
| 2 | Politics, Society and Identity | Andrew Heywood, Siyaset (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 234-263. |
| 3 | Parties and Party Systems | Andrew Heywood, Siyaset (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 335-365. |
| 4 | Representation, Elections and Voting | Andrew Heywood, Politics (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), p. 301-333. |
| 5 | First Homework | First homework will be written in the classroom. |
| 6 | Groups, Interests and Movements | Andrew Heywood, Siyaset (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 366-395. |
| 7 | Midterm Examination | The exam will be held in our class in the classical written form during our lesson. It will cover the topics of the first 6 week. |
| 8 | Political Executive Bodies and Leadership | Andrew Heywood, Siyaset (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 424-457. |
| 9 | Parliaments | Andrew Heywood, Politics (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), p. 458-487. --- Game: Parliaments --- |
| 10 | Constitutions, Law and Judiciary Bodies | Andrew Heywood, Siyaset (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 488-517. |
| 11 | Second Homework | The second homework will be written in the classroom. |
| 12 | Public Policy and Bureaucracy | Andrew Heywood, Siyaset (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 518-557. |
| 13 | Multilevel Politics | Andrew Heywood, Siyaset (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), s. 556-585. |
| 14 | Is There a Crisis in Politics? | Andrew Heywood, Politics (Ankara: Felix Kitap, 2020), p. 650-673. A brief summary of the lesson, answering the questions, briefing about the final exam. |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Andrew Heywood. 2020. Siyaset. Ankara: Felix Kitap. Çeviren: Doç. Dr. Fahri Bakırcı. 21. Baskı. [Bu kitabın belirtilen bölümleri temel kaynak olarak kullanılmaktadır. Türkçe ve İngilizce versiyonları kütüphanede bulunmaktadır.] |
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| 3. Yüksel Taşkın (Editör). 2017. Siyaset: Kavramlar, kurumlar, süreçler. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. 4. Baskı. [Bu kitabın dersin konu başlıklarıyla ilgili bölümleri yardımcı kaynak olarak kullanılmaktadır.] |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Learns the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political science and public administration; and uses this knowledge to analyze the causes and consequences of political developments at the national and global levels. | X | ||||
| 2 | Understands how policies are formulated and implemented in real life at the local, national, regional, and/or global levels; identifies the key institutions and actors involved in these processes and comprehends the functioning of public administration. | X | ||||
| 3 | Gains foundational knowledge on fields related to political science and public administration—such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, and history—and thereby develops an interdisciplinary understanding that considers and connects the relationships among different domains of social life. | |||||
| 4 | Learns quantitative and qualitative research techniques applicable to the field of political science and public administration, as well as the use of relevant software, hardware, and/or technical tools; gains experience in designing and conducting research/projects aimed at developing practical skills in the field. | |||||
| 5 | Develops the ability to act with open-mindedness, refrain from discrimination, and be sensitive and respectful to different perspectives through the promotion of critical and analytical thinking, intellectual debate, and lifelong learning; thus, enhances skills for collective action. | |||||
| 6 | Develops decision-making and initiative taking, work completion and time management competencies by understanding business ethics in public administration, politics and all related fields. | |||||
| 7 | Develops communication skills, oral and written expression, presentation techniques; learns the writing principles and procedures required to write an academic article on political science and public administration disciplines. | X | ||||
| 8 | Gains command of English terminology in political science and public administration, and acquires the language proficiency necessary to engage with English-language scholarship; enabling comparative analysis of current political issues in various countries. | |||||
| 9 | Possesses knowledge of both Turkish and world political history, including key periods, turning points, and major actors; thereby understands the influence of countries' socio-historical backgrounds on contemporary political and administrative issues. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||