| Course Objectives: |
This course provides an introduction to basic concepts and theories of political science. It adopts a holistic approach which combines a variety of theories, conceptual frameworks and paradigms with political practice. It starts from human nature, elaborates on state and society and focuses on systems and structures emerging from the political. It finally addresses political economy, political violence and international relations to clarify how these three areas intersect with the discipline of political science. Some of the central themes that the course will cover are society and state, justice, legitimacy, sovereignty, authority, government, constitution, regimes, leadership, political culture, public opinion, interest groups, parties, elections, electoral systems, legislatures, executives, judiciaries, political economy, poverty, development, political violence, terrorism and international relations. |
| Course Content: |
Theories of Political Science, Ideologies, States, Constitutions and Rights, Societies and Regimes, Political Culture, Public Opinion, Political Communication and the Media, Interest Groups and Parties, Elections and Electoral Processes, Representation, Legislatures, Executives, Bureaucracies, Judiciaries, Institutions and Democracy. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to Politics and Political Science |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.1
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| 2) |
Theories of Political Science |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.2
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| 3) |
Political Ideas and Ideologies |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.3
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| 4) |
Governments, Systems, and Regimes |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.12
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| 5) |
Democracy and Legitimacy |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.4
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| 6) |
Politics, The State and Sub-National Politics |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.5
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| 7) |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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| 8) |
Nations and Nationalism |
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| 9) |
Globalization, Political Culture and the Media |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.9
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| 10) |
Representation, Elections and Voting |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.10
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| 11) |
Parties and Party Systems |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.11
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| 12) |
Legislatures, Executives and Judiciaries |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.13, 14, 15
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| 13) |
Interest Groups, Civil Society and Social Movements |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.16
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| 14) |
Revision and Summary |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan, 2013 4th edition.
Michael G. Roskin, Robert L. Cord, James A. Medeiros, and Walter S. Jones, Political Science: An Introduction, Perason, 12th edition, 2012William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, 3rd Ed., London: Routledge, 2012.
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| References: |
Articles in Course Package |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information |
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| 2) |
Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. |
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| 3) |
Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. |
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| 4) |
Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. |
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He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. |
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Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. |
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He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. |
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Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. |
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| 9) |
With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself |
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