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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI332
Course Name: Political Literacy in Turkey
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. 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) Within the scope of this course, students learn the basic concepts of political science.
2) They acquire basic knowledge about politics in Turkey.
3) Learn 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) To have sufficient knowledge and experience in applying mathematics and science in the field of Electronic Technology.
2) To have knowledge about occupational safety and its applications and to have the competence to carry out its applications.
3) To have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written Turkish.
4) Having basic knowledge of English language and the ability to use it in the professional field.
5) To be conscious of Ataturk's Principles and to have knowledge about the History of the Revolution.
6) Able to transfer relevant designs and applications in the field of electronics to colleagues, superiors and the people and groups they serve, and to work in teams.
7) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; To monitor the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew itself.
8) To be able to use computer-aided electronic design programs at a basic level for simulation and printed circuit creation.
9) To be able to make decisions in independent work, to take initiative and adapt in teamwork with people inside and outside the profession.
10) To use the software and hardware required by the profession, along with basic computer usage knowledge.
11) To effectively use the devices in electronics laboratories, collect data through measurement and diagnose faults.
12) To identify problems related to unforeseen situations in electronics-related studies and to produce solutions to the problems
13) To have knowledge and awareness of social responsibility, ethical values and social security rights on electronics-related issues.
14) To be able to produce solutions using basic knowledge about the design and control of control-based functions in electronic circuits and systems.
15) To objectively evaluate and supervise the performance of employees under his/her responsibility.
16) To know the concepts related to electronics, to recognize electronic circuit elements and to use them in related circuits.
17) To recognize the physical strength limits of electronic circuit components and to gain the ability to determine operating conditions accordingly.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have sufficient knowledge and experience in applying mathematics and science in the field of Electronic Technology. 1
2) To have knowledge about occupational safety and its applications and to have the competence to carry out its applications. 3
3) To have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written Turkish. 3
4) Having basic knowledge of English language and the ability to use it in the professional field. 3
5) To be conscious of Ataturk's Principles and to have knowledge about the History of the Revolution.
6) Able to transfer relevant designs and applications in the field of electronics to colleagues, superiors and the people and groups they serve, and to work in teams.
7) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; To monitor the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew itself. 3
8) To be able to use computer-aided electronic design programs at a basic level for simulation and printed circuit creation.
9) To be able to make decisions in independent work, to take initiative and adapt in teamwork with people inside and outside the profession.
10) To use the software and hardware required by the profession, along with basic computer usage knowledge. 3
11) To effectively use the devices in electronics laboratories, collect data through measurement and diagnose faults.
12) To identify problems related to unforeseen situations in electronics-related studies and to produce solutions to the problems
13) To have knowledge and awareness of social responsibility, ethical values and social security rights on electronics-related issues.
14) To be able to produce solutions using basic knowledge about the design and control of control-based functions in electronic circuits and systems.
15) To objectively evaluate and supervise the performance of employees under his/her responsibility. 3
16) To know the concepts related to electronics, to recognize electronic circuit elements and to use them in related circuits. 2
17) To recognize the physical strength limits of electronic circuit components and to gain the ability to determine operating conditions accordingly. 2

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