Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|
| INTRODUCTION to POLITICAL SCIENCE | YMİ1138090 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses | |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Ayşe ÇİÇEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Ayşe ÇİÇEK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide information about the basic concepts and theories of political science as well as the functioning of basic institutions. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts of the political science,Political theories and ideologies,Structure of the State and Regime Types,Democratic Systems,Political Parties,Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion,Political Communication,Interest Groups and NGOs,Political Parties and Elections,Constitutional System: Parliaments,Executive Branch and Bureaucracies,Judicial Branch,Political Economy,Political Violence. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. discusses the scope of political science. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. defines the concept of politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. summarizes the development of political science discipline. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. summarizes the functions of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. compares the theories explaining the role of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. classifies states according to their structure and organization. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. discusses the basic concepts of political science. | 10, 16, 23, 9 | A |
| 3.1. develops a critical approach to the principles on which political ideologies are based. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. defines political theories. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. compares theories of democracy. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. explains the legislative-executive functions of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.1. summarizes the functions of parliaments. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.2. compares the characteristics of government systems. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 5. interprets contemporary democratic systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.1. defines the phenomenon of election and the differences of electoral systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.2. compares political party systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6. discusses the cultural dimensions of politics and the groups affecting politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.1. exemplifies of forms of political participation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.2. interprets the factors affecting public opinion. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.3. explains the impact of pressure groups and non-governmental organizations on politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of the political science | |
| 2 | Political theories and ideologies | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 3 | Structure of the State and Regime Types | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 4 | Democratic Systems | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 5 | Political Parties | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 6 | Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 7 | Political Communication | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 8 | Interest Groups and NGOs | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 9 | Political Parties and Elections | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 10 | Constitutional System: Parliaments | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 11 | Executive Branch and Bureaucracies | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 12 | Judicial Branch | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 13 | Political Economy | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 14 | Political Violence | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| Resources |
|
Heywood, A. (2022) Siyaset, Ankara: Adres Yayınları.
Kapani, M. (2017) Politika Bilimine Giriş, Ankara: BB101 Yayınları.
Kışlalı, Ahmet T. (2018) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
Roskin, Michael vd. (2022) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları.
Yayla, A. (2021) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları. |
| newspapers, and additional articles as need arises. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field. | | | | | |
| 2 | Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | | | | | |
| 3 | Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly. | X | | | | |
| 4 | Plans new media projects and implements them. | X | | | | |
| 5 | Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems. | X | | | | |
| 6 | Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events. | | | | | |
| 7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | | | | | |
| 8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | X | | | | |
| 9 | To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. | | | | | |
| 10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | | X | | | |
| 11 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | X | | | | |
| 12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | X | | | | |
| 13 | Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently. | X | | | | |
| 14 | Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations. | | X | | | |
| 15 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | | | | X | |
| 16 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | | | | | |
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | | | X | | |
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
| Total | | 100 |
| ECTS / Workload Table |
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| General Exam | 1 | 38 | 38 |
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload(Hour) | 150 |
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30) | 5 |
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|
| INTRODUCTION to POLITICAL SCIENCE | YMİ1138090 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses | |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Ayşe ÇİÇEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Ayşe ÇİÇEK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide information about the basic concepts and theories of political science as well as the functioning of basic institutions. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts of the political science,Political theories and ideologies,Structure of the State and Regime Types,Democratic Systems,Political Parties,Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion,Political Communication,Interest Groups and NGOs,Political Parties and Elections,Constitutional System: Parliaments,Executive Branch and Bureaucracies,Judicial Branch,Political Economy,Political Violence. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. discusses the scope of political science. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. defines the concept of politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. summarizes the development of political science discipline. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. summarizes the functions of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. compares the theories explaining the role of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. classifies states according to their structure and organization. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. discusses the basic concepts of political science. | 10, 16, 23, 9 | A |
| 3.1. develops a critical approach to the principles on which political ideologies are based. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. defines political theories. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. compares theories of democracy. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. explains the legislative-executive functions of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.1. summarizes the functions of parliaments. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.2. compares the characteristics of government systems. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 5. interprets contemporary democratic systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.1. defines the phenomenon of election and the differences of electoral systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.2. compares political party systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6. discusses the cultural dimensions of politics and the groups affecting politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.1. exemplifies of forms of political participation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.2. interprets the factors affecting public opinion. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.3. explains the impact of pressure groups and non-governmental organizations on politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of the political science | |
| 2 | Political theories and ideologies | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 3 | Structure of the State and Regime Types | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 4 | Democratic Systems | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 5 | Political Parties | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 6 | Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 7 | Political Communication | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 8 | Interest Groups and NGOs | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 9 | Political Parties and Elections | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 10 | Constitutional System: Parliaments | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 11 | Executive Branch and Bureaucracies | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 12 | Judicial Branch | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 13 | Political Economy | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| 14 | Political Violence | Reading the relevant part of the given source |
| Resources |
|
Heywood, A. (2022) Siyaset, Ankara: Adres Yayınları.
Kapani, M. (2017) Politika Bilimine Giriş, Ankara: BB101 Yayınları.
Kışlalı, Ahmet T. (2018) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
Roskin, Michael vd. (2022) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları.
Yayla, A. (2021) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları. |
| newspapers, and additional articles as need arises. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field. | | | | | |
| 2 | Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | | | | | |
| 3 | Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly. | X | | | | |
| 4 | Plans new media projects and implements them. | X | | | | |
| 5 | Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems. | X | | | | |
| 6 | Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events. | | | | | |
| 7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | | | | | |
| 8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | X | | | | |
| 9 | To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. | | | | | |
| 10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | | X | | | |
| 11 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | X | | | | |
| 12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | X | | | | |
| 13 | Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently. | X | | | | |
| 14 | Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations. | | X | | | |
| 15 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | | | | X | |
| 16 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | | | | | |
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | | | X | | |
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
| Total | | 100 |
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