Political Science and Public Administration | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | SBK306 | ||||
Course Name: | Political Institutions | ||||
Semester: | Spring | ||||
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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. EYLÜL BEYZA ÇİFTÇİ | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Eylül Beyza Ateş Çiftçi | ||||
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Course Objectives: | Political Institutions course aims to introduce the basic functioning, institutions and organizations of state administration. It aims to introduce and distinguish the major political structures and orders around the world. Students who successfully complete this course are expected to grasp the basic principles and concerns underlying the political governments and processes in the world. |
Course Content: | Within the scope of Political Institutions course; the historical development of political institutions such as parliament, political parties, army and electoral systems will be comprehended and the effects of political institutions on the structuring of politics will be discussed in this process. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To recognize political institutions 2) To comprehend the historical development of political institutions 3) To discuss the impact of political institutions on policy making 4) Distinguish between different structures of political institutions 5) Understand basic principles and formations |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Nation, State, Sovereignty and Main Actor Concepts | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
2) | Domestic Political Environment and Political Regimes | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
3) | Government, Administrative Structure, Bureaucracy and Instruments of Political Influence | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
4) | Political Parties and Party Systems | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
5) | Elections and Electoral Systems | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
6) | An Example: State Organization and Political Institutions in the United States | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
7) | Mid-term Exam | |
8) | General Review After Mid-term | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
9) | Actors of National Character (Individuals, Groups) Not Representing Governments | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
10) | Non-Governmental International Actors (NGO-INGO) | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
11) | International Actors Representing Governments (Global Organizations, Integrations) | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
12) | An Example: The Organization and Institutions of the United Nations | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
13) | Question-answer-review | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
14) | Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Sabri Sayarı, Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları: 6. Bsk., 2011. |
References: | Ders kitabı kullanılacaktır. |
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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 | 2 | 3 | |||
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||
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. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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. | 3 |
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. | 2 |
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 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
Course Hours | 14 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Total Workload | 0 |