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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:

UNI440

Course Name:

Political Literacy

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. ZEYNEP BANU DALAMAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Osman Can Ünver

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The course objectives are to understand the political life with its structures, institutions and actors.
Course Content:	This course contends the understanding of political systems, ideologies, political life and institutions, key political actors, civic engagement, media literacy and public opinion, and the influence of world affairs.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand foundational political concepts and structures
2) Analyze the functions of the political system
3) Recognize different political ideologies and political outcomes by different political institutions and actors
4) Critically evaluate political arguments and processes
5) Develop civic awareness and democratic participation skills

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to political literacy: Course overview, importance of political literacy, key concepts and terminology, expectations and assessments.
2)	Types of political systems, historical developments, separation of powers and checks and balances
3)	Political ideologies: Yesterday and today; Political ethics and political polarization
4)	Civic culture and advocacy: The role of media and media literacy
5)	Electoral systems, proportional representation, influencing voters and vice-versa, critical analysis of elections
6)	Political parties, interest/pressure groups.
7)	Mid-Term
8)	Public policy and administration: Policy-making process, implementation and evaluation, public perceptions
9)	Human rights and social justice: Realities and expectancies
10)	International relations and current global affairs: Political analysis and influences in domestic and foreign policy: Public perceptions
11)	Case studies of major political events
12)	Student presentations
13)	Student presentations
14)	Student presentations
15)	revision
15)	revision
16)	final week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Gabriel Almond/Sidney Verba (1989), The Civic Culture. Political Attitudes and Democracy in Five Nations. Sage Publications. Newbury Park
References:	Gabriel Almond/Sidney Verba (1989), The Civic Culture. Political Attitudes and Democracy in Five Nations. Sage Publications. Newbury Park

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 20
Homework Assignments	1	% 40
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	12	36
Presentations / Seminar	6	12
Homework Assignments	13	38
Quizzes	7	21
Midterms	2	6
Total Workload		113