POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

POL2352

Ders İsmi:

Introduction to Comparative Politics

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Must Course

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Hybrid

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARDA CAN KUMBARACIBAŞI
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

This course provides the analytical knowledge and practical skills to understand comparative politics worldwide. It addresses a wide range of policy-relevant issues: What are the key features of democracies and autocracies, and how can regimes best be classified? How can backsliding on human rights be prevented in states? What are the challenges for building stable and peaceful multi-ethnic states and democratic governance? What fuels populism in democracies? What is the appropriate constitutional balance of powers between the president and the legislature? How does governance shape the delivery of economic and welfare policies in developing societies? The course covers these questions and many others by utilizing the methods and techniques of comparative politics.
You will learn about states and regimes worldwide – as well as deepening your understanding of your own society. The orientation is problem and reform focused. The course analyzes (i) the nature of comparative politics (ii) processes of state formation and the classification of regimes types, (iii) the structure of political institutions, (iv) the role of political actors, and (v) processes of governance performance. It reviews the leading research literature to understand the theoretical concepts and empirical literature on each topic. Some hands-on class discussions will develop practical skills and familiarity with essential online resources.
The course will provide invaluable skills and knowledge for anyone seeking to develop familiarity with the major issues in comparative politics and the practical skills in analyzing countries around the globe. In the age of globalization, cross-national insights into politics are invaluable for a wide range of potential careers, whether working for international agencies, multilateral organizations, non-profit NGOs, international corporations, or national governments.

Course Content:

• Elections
• Electoral Systems
• Political Actors
• Political Parties
• Party Systems
• Subnational Government
• Political Groups, Civil Society
• Case Studies

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.1
2)	Governance, The State, Legitimacy, Authority, and Power	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.2
3)	Democratic and Non-Democratic Regimes	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.3
4)	Approaches, Methods, Theories	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.4
5)	Legislatures and Constitutions	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.5
6)	Executives and Bureaucracies	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.6
7)	Midterm
8)	Political Culture	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.7
9)	Political Participation and Protest Politics	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.8
10)	Media and Interest Groups	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.9
11)	Representation, Voters and Elections	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.10
12)	Electoral Systems	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.11
13)	Political Parties	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.12
14)	Party Systems	Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ch.13

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick “Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction” 10th Edition, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan
Michael G. Roskin, Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture, 11th edition, New York: Pearson, 2011.

Mark Kesselman, et.al. (eds). Introduction to Comparative Politics, 3rd Edition, Boston & New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Chapter on Turkey.

Gabriel A. Almond, et. al. (eds.). Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Updated 9th Edition, New York: Pearson, 2010. Chapters on USA and Brazil.

Heywood, Paul. 1995. The Government and Politics of Spain, Chaps. 4, pp. 83 - 103, Chaps 7 & 8, pp. 142 – 189.

References:

Articles in Course Package and additional reading will be TBA during term.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice.
2) Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies.
3) Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences.
4) Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments.
5) Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy.
6) Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member.
7) Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development.
8) Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies.
9) Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives.
10) Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments.
11) Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era.
12) Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice.	4
2)	Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies.	4
3)	Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences.	4
4)	Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments.	4
5)	Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy.	4
6)	Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member.	4
7)	Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development.	4
8)	Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies.	4
9)	Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives.	4
10)	Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments.	4
11)	Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era.
12)	Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	40
Study Hours Out of Class	14	106
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		150