Political Science and Public Administration Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SBK017

Course Name:

Current Issues in Public Administration

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental 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:

Prof. Dr. YUSUF ERBAY

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. Levent Ürer

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course is based on a review of the theoretical framework of Public Administration, as well as webinars with speakers from NGOs, Public Administration and the Private sector.

Course Content:

The course includes a review of theories based on the theoretical framework of Public Administration. In addition, by following the current developments in Public Administration, in parallel with these developments, the students are equipped with the latest developments with webinars attended by speakers from NGOs, Public Administration and the Private sector to understand and interpret the developments in Public Administration.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To know the theories of the state and the universal principles of public administration
2) To know the legal structure of Turkish public administration
3) Ability to analyze current administrative and political issues in the light of Turkey's socio-political history.
4) Acquiring communication and leadership skills for public, NGO and private sector.
5) To have the qualifications to develop and implement public policies at local and national level.
6) Effective use of technology in the public and private sectors.
7) Ability to analyze global and regional developments.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course framework and objectives. Information on the teaching method.	Reading the course materials is expected.
2)	Nepotism in Turkish Public Administration: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
3)	PROBLEMS IN THE PROVISION OF URBAN PUBLIC SERVICES IN TURKEY AND SUGGESTIONS FOR SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
4)	WOMEN IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN TURKEY: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
5)	HEALTH POLICIES AND HEALTH SERVICES IN TURKISH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
6)	REFORM PROCESS IN TURKISH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
7)	THE PROBLEM OF TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN TURKISH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
8)	MIDTERM EXAM- LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN TURKISH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
9)	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND BUREAUCRACY: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
10)	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION: CURRENT STATUS PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
11)	CONSULTING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN TURKEY: CURRENT SITUATION, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
12)	THE PROBLEM OF AUTHORITY IN TURKISH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOLUTIONS: A REVIEW ON CONSTITUTIONAL COURT DECISIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
13)	MERIT BETWEEN THE SYSTEM AND ORDER IN TURKISH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.
14)	PLANNING IN TURKISH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS	The relevant section from the textbook should be read.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Akçagündüz, Emre & Aydın, Ömür (Der), Kamu Yönetiminde Güncel Sorunlar, Tartışmalar ve Çözüm Önerileri, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020. Brian R.Fry&Jos C.N.Raadschelders, Max Weber’den Dwight Waldo’ya Kamu Yönetimi, Çev.ed. Oktay Koç, Anı Yay. Ankara, 2017
References:	Five Contemporary Issues in Public Administration KY’de Küresel Değişimler ve Yeni Sorun Alanları-F.Kırışık

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.	2
2)	To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	3
3)	Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	3
4)	Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.	3
5)	Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.	3
6)	To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.	2
7)	To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.	3
8)	Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.	2
9)	Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.	2
10)	According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.	1
11)	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 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	14	1	1	3	70
Quizzes	2	1	1	6	16
Midterms	1	3	1	10	14
Final	1	3	1	10	14
Total Workload					114