Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
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INTRODUCTION to POLITICAL SCIENCE | HR1138090 | 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) | |
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 Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | | | | | |
3 | Takes place in companies’ decision making mechanism using his/her expertise; determines problems and offers solutions. | X | | | | |
4 | Performs analysis for corporations and devises plans in order to cater the needs of the corporations. | | 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. | | | | X | |
7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | X | | | | |
8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | | X | | | |
9 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | | | | |
10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | X | | | | |
11 | Communicates verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General level. | | | | | |
12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | X | | | | |
13 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | | X | | | |
14 | Performs the measurement and evaluation of communication activities. | | X | | | |
15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | | | | | |
16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | | | | | |
17 | Implements public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private companies using the methods and techniques related to the field. | | 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 | HR1138090 | 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) | |
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 Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | | | | | |
3 | Takes place in companies’ decision making mechanism using his/her expertise; determines problems and offers solutions. | X | | | | |
4 | Performs analysis for corporations and devises plans in order to cater the needs of the corporations. | | 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. | | | | X | |
7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | X | | | | |
8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | | X | | | |
9 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | | | | |
10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | X | | | | |
11 | Communicates verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General level. | | | | | |
12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | X | | | | |
13 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | | X | | | |
14 | Performs the measurement and evaluation of communication activities. | | X | | | |
15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | | | | | |
16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | | | | | |
17 | Implements public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private companies using the methods and techniques related to the field. | | 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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