| 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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Political Ideas and Ideologies |
Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition.
Ch.3
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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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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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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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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 |
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The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level. |
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The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field. |
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The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies. |
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The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. |
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The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. |
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The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires. |
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The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. |
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The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. |
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The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. |
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