| Political Science and Public Administration | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | SBK103 | ||||
| Course Name: | Introduction to Political Science | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. BİLGEN SÜTÇÜOĞLU | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Bilgen Sütçüoğlu | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | 1. Know core concepts in political science 2. Analyze the development of the science 3. Compare approaches |
| Course Content: | Core concepts, topics and approaches in political science |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Distinguish the different definitions of concepts such as power, authority and the state. 2) Compare different theories on the main concepts of political science. 3) Learns the evolution of political ideologies. 4) Classifies different practices of political parties and electoral systems. 5) Compares political regimes. 6) Express his/her knowledge in oral and written form. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | What is political science? | textbook |
| 2) | What is Politics? | textbook |
| 3) | State theory and discussions | textbook |
| 4) | History of states | Textbook |
| 5) | Political Ideologies | Textbook |
| 6) | Political Ideologies-continued | Textbook |
| 7) | Discussion | Textbook |
| 8) | Midterm exam | Textbook, notes on Blackboard |
| 9) | Political regimes | Textbook |
| 10) | Political Culture | Textbook |
| 11) | Interest groups | Textbook |
| 12) | Political Parties and Party Systems | Textbook |
| 13) | Electoral Systems | Textbook |
| 14) | Political Authority and Leadership | Textbook |
| 15) | Final Exam | Textbook and course notes |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Andrew Heywood, Siyaset, Adres Yayınları, (Ankara, 2015) - Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave, (2013) Davut Dursun, Siyaset Bilimi, Beta Yayıncılık (İstanbul, 2016 |
| References: | Michael G. Roskin, Siyaset Bilim, Adres Yayınları (Ankara, 2012) Gökhan Atılgan, Siyaset Bilimi, Yordam Yayınlıcılık (İstanbul, 2017) Prof. Dr. Halis Çetin, Siyaset Bilimi, Orion Kitabevi (Ankara, 2016) Atilla Yayla, Siyaset Bilimi, Adres Yayınları (Ankara, 2016) Prof. Dr. Esat Çam, Siyaset Bilimine Giriş, Der Yayınları (İstanbul, 2011) Cengiz Çağla, Siyaset Bilimi, Omnia Yayınları (İstanbul, 2010) Prof. Oktay Uygun, Devlet Teorisi, On iki levha Yayınları (İstanbul, 2014) Kemali Saybaşılı, Siyaset Biliminde Temel Yaklaşımlar, Doruk Yayınları (Ankara, 1999) Christopher Pierson, Modern Devlet, Chiviyazıları Yayınevi (İstanbul, 2015) Ahmet Taner Kışlalı, Siyaset Bilimi, İmge Kitabevi (İstanbul, 1999) Carton Clymer Rodee,Introduction to Political Science, Mcgraw-Hill (New York, 1967) Dennis Kavanagh, Political Science and Political Behaviour, Allen & Unwin (Boston, 1983) E. J. Hobsbawm, Nations and Nationalism Since 1780: Programme, Myth, Reality, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press (Cambrigde, 1992) Ernest Gellner, Nations and Nationalism, Blackwell Publishers ( Oxford, 1983) Benedict Anderson, Imagined Communities, Verso. (London / New York, 2006) |
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| 1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | 3 |
| 2) | To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 3 |
| 3) | Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). | 3 |
| 4) | Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. | 3 |
| 6) | To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. | 3 |
| 7) | To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 3 |
| 8) | Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. | 2 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
| Quizzes | 5 | % 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 5 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 57 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 3 |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 4 |
| Quizzes | 11 | 11 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 116 | |