| 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) |
They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). |
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| 2) |
They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. |
2 |
| 3) |
They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. |
2 |
| 4) |
Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
1 |
| 5) |
They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. |
3 |
| 6) |
Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. |
3 |
| 7) |
They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. |
2 |
| 8) |
They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. |
3 |
| 9) |
They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. |
1 |
| 10) |
They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. |
1 |
| 11) |
By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
3 |
| 12) |
They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. |
2 |
| 13) |
Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. |
3 |
| 14) |
Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. |
2 |
| 15) |
They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. |
3 |
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