ECTS - Comparative Political Regimes

Comparative Political Regimes (KAM304) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Comparative Political Regimes KAM304 6. Semester 3 0 0 3 10
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
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 Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Dr. Tuğba Gürçel Akdemir
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Comparative Politics, which is one of the main fields of Political Science, and Comparative State Orders examined in this context, is a field that evaluates political systems between countries by considering time intervals. The comparison method provides important benefits in understanding the functioning of political systems, their positive and shortcomings. Based on Sartori's statement "A person who says he knows only one country does not know any country", this course aims to teach students to analyze the important concepts, principles and issues of Political Science comparatively.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Acquires familiarity with the scope and function of the comparative field and the approach of this discipline to the forms of government and political culture in the world.
  • Evaluates the basic concepts of Political Science comparatively.
Course Content Political regimes; authoritarianism; political culture; political parties and party systems; elections; civil society.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
2 The Scope of the Comparative Politics Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
3 Methodolgy in the Field of Comparative Politics Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
4 Political Regimes: Dictatorship Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
5 Political Regimes: Democracy Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
6 Regime Amendments Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
7 Political Culture Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
8 Midterm
9 Political Parties Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
10 Political Party Systems Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
11 Pressure Groups Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
12 Civil Society Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
13 Government Systems: Parliamentary System Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
14 Government Systems: Presidential System Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin (ed.s.). 2015. Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.

Sources

Course Book 1. Sayarı, S. ve Dikici Bilgin, H. (Der.). (2015). Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
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
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.
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
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 11 33
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 30 30
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 40 40
Total Workload 201