ECTS - Seminar in Public Administration
Seminar in Public Administration (KAM441) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar in Public Administration | KAM441 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
|---|
| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
|---|---|
| Course Type | Elective 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) |
|
| Course Objectives | Getting to know the constitutional institutions within the framework of the constitutional amendment, learning the structure and functioning of the public administration in the Presidential Government system implemented since 2018 (June 2018), in this context; A brief history of Turkish public administration, public, public law and basic concepts of public administration, activities of the public, the functioning of the public and private sectors, the implementation of public administration in the parliamentary system and the Presidential government system, the scope and structure of the general government, the structure and scope of the central government and local governments. and their operation, budget systems and the making of budgets, types of expenditures and the basic laws on which they are based, and their examination, implementation, evaluation, learning the auditing procedures of public expenditures, understanding the relationship between public administration and political science, promoting critical analytical thinking, intellectual discussion and lifelong learning. The aim of this course is to develop the ability to act thoughtfully, avoid discrimination, and be sensitive and respectful to different perspectives. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
|
| Course Content | Public administration; public institutions; organization; budget; scale; human resources. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and basic concepts in public administration | |
| 2 | Constitution, AYM duties, Norm control, Constitutional institutions, Legislative, executive, judicial relations, | Relevant section in resources |
| 3 | Overview of public administration, Public administration in Turkey, Scope of General Government, Central Government and Local Government | Relevant section in resources |
| 4 | The structure and functioning of the TGNA Parliamentary system and Presidential government system (comparative) | Relevant section in resources |
| 5 | Presidential Government system, structure, functioning and organizational structures of the Ministries | Relevant section in resources |
| 6 | Duties of Presidential Policy Boards in the formation of public policies. Documentation of public policies. | Relevant section in resources |
| 7 | Public resource, classification of public expenditures, legal basis and designation authority of responsibility and responsibility in public expenditures. | Relevant section in resources |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Central Government, Institutions and organizations that make up the central government, | Relevant section in resources |
| 10 | Legislation on local governments and local governments Municipal Law, Metropolitan Municipality Law, Special Provincial Administration Law The place and functions of local governments in public administration Center and Local relations | Relevant section in resources |
| 11 | Budget concept, types of budget, budget processes in central and local governments | Relevant section in resources |
| 12 | Legislation applied in the realization of public expenditures, Public expenditure law (Basic concepts) | Relevant section in resources |
| 13 | Acquisition and disposal of public goods, Public Procurement Law (tender laws) | Relevant section in resources |
| 14 | Audit of public expenditures Internal audit | Relevant section in resources |
| 15 | Audit of public expenditures external audit (Court of Exchequer Audit) and its results | Relevant section in resources |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Vural Şahbenderoğlu, Kamu Maliyesi (2019), Dorlion Yayını |
|---|---|
| 2. Vural Şahbenderoğlu, Kamu İhale Hukuku (2019) Dorlion Yayını |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 40 |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Final Work | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
|---|---|
| Major Area Courses | |
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 130 | ||