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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI332
Course Name: Political Literacy in Turkey
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. YUSUF ERBAY
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Yusuf ERBAY
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to introduce the basic concepts of Political Science. It is planned to explain the developing and changing political events in the world and in the country with a scientific method. The aim of the course is to teach the basic concepts of Political Science as well as scientific preparation for future courses. It aims to explain political events by using many disciplines. It aims to gain basic information about the social-economic and cultural factors affecting / determining Turkey's politics in the political changes and developments that started in the 19th century and continued until today; how political and social changes and transformations took place.
Course Content: The aim of this course is to analyse the social dynamics shaping Turkish political life, the areas of debate and conflict, the continuities and ruptures in the course of time from a historical and theoretical perspective and to make historical-empirical analyses of socio-political power relations in Turkey from the 19th century Ottoman Empire to the present day.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns the basic concepts of political science.
2) Acquires basic knowledge about politics in Turkey.
3) Learns the important periods of Turkish political life.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction Textbook
2) Introduction to Political Literacy: What is Political Literacy? Concepts of Politics and Politics, What is Political Science? What does it study? Language of Politics: Concepts and Institutions, Power (Principal Constituent - Secondary Constituent Power), Sovereignty, Legitimacy. textbook
3) Introduction to Political Literacy: What is Political Literacy? Concepts of Politics Introduction to Political Literacy: State, State Forms, Political Systems, State of Law, Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Constitution, Separation of Powers, Political Powers, Political Behaviour and Political Socialisation, Individual Participation in Political Life, Democracy (hybrid regimes, majoritarian / pluralist democracies), Elections, Political Powers, Parties, Bureaucracy and Politics. textbook
4) Politics before the Republic: Politics in the Innovative Period / Restoration Period, Nizam-ı Cedid, Sened-i Alliance, Pre-Tanzimat Period, Tanzimat and Reform textbook
5) Politics before the Republic: Constitutional Monarchy and Kanun-i Esasi / Europe-Centred World Balance, Young Turks, Constitutions and General Structure of Administration, Modernising Administration and Local Governments, Constitutional Monarchy: The First Revolution, War of Jihan textbook
6) Politics after the Republic: Turkish Modernisation, Republic and Revolutions, Republican Constitutions: 1921 and 1924, Politics, Parties, Administration and IA Relations, A Failed Attempt at a Global Political Organisation: The League of Nations textbook
7) Politics after the Republic: Multi-Party Period, End of Colonialism, IA Organisations UN, EU, NATO, After World War II, Roof Organisation of Global Politics: United Nations, Turkey's becoming a member of NATO, Green Belt. textbook
8) Midterm Exam Exam
9) Post-Republican Politics: The Effects of Migration and Urbanisation on Turkish Politics, 1960 Coup, Constitution and Its Effects, Cyprus Problem, Period of Turmoil Between Two Coups, Right and Left Concepts in Turkish Politics. textbook.
10) Politics after the Republic: Turkish-Islamic Synthesis in the Context of Ummatism and Nationalism, Socialist Left, Social Democracy and Democratic Left, Front Governments Against the Left, 1980 Coup and New Constitution, Continuing Effects of Migration and Urbanisation in Political Structuring, Politician / Bureaucrat Relations. textbook
11) 21st Century Preparation Period, Neo-Liberal Period, Globalisation and its effects on politics, European Union Accession Process and its effects on politics. textbook.
12) The Colour of the New Century: Green, Environmental Problems and Climate Change, UN 2030 Goals, Green New Order. textbook.
13) Current Issues Affecting Turkish Politics: 28 February and its Aftermath, Effects of the March Tesker, Attitude of Turkish Politics in the Face of Regional Conflicts, Distorted Civil Society Understanding and Its Consequences, 15 July Coup Attempt and Evaluations. textbook.
14) Current Issues Affecting Turkish Politics: 2018 Constitutional Amendments, Presidential Regime and Administration, Law No. 2820 on Political Parties 1983, Election Law No. 2839 1983. textbook.
15) General Evaluation: The Continuing Fault Line in Turkish Politics: Conservatism and Innovation textbook.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -İnan, Süleyman (2021), Siyaset Okuryazarlığı, Yeni İnsan Yayınevi, İstanbul
References: -Kışlalı, A. Taner (2018), Siyaset Bilimi, Kırmızı Kitap Yayınevi, İstanbul.-Erbay, Yusuf ve Akgün Hasan (2013), Modernleşmeden KüreselleşmeyeTürkiye’de Yerel Yönetimler, Tarihi ve Bugünü, Kazancı Kitap, İstanbul.-Erbay, Yusuf (2011), “Küreselleşme Sürecini Anlamaya Yardımcı BazıKavramlar”, Gazi Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi, İletişim Dergisi, Sayı 32,Bahar,ss. 279-294.-İlber Ortaylı, Türkiye Teşkilat ve İdare Tarihi, Cedid, Ankara, 2007-Halil İnalcık, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu: Klasik Çağ, İstanbul, Yapı KrediYayınları, 2003.- Erbay, Yusuf ve Dr. Hasan Akgün, From Modernisation to Globalisation,Local Authorities in Turkey, History and Today, , İmge Kitabevi, 2022, Ankara.-Stiglits,J.E (2002), Globalization and its Discontents, Norton, New York.-Bennett, A.L and Oliver, J.K (2002), International Organizations, Principlesand Issues, Seventh Edition, Pearson Education, New Jersey

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3) Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5) Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health.
6) Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field.
8) Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior.
12) Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations.
13) He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14) Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
15) Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
17) Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing.
19) It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health.
20) Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes.
21) Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
22) It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.
23) Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.
24) Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level.
25) Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff.
26) It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field.
27) Has experience in working with other health disciplines.
28) He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3) Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5) Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health.
6) Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field.
8) Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior.
12) Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations.
13) He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14) Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
15) Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
17) Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing.
19) It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health. 1
20) Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes.
21) Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. 1
22) It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.
23) Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society. 1
24) Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level.
25) Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff.
26) It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field. 1
27) Has experience in working with other health disciplines.
28) He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 15 1 1 3 75
Midterms 1 5 5 5 15
Final 1 10 10 10 30
Total Workload 120