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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| POL1351 | Introduction to Political Science | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. ZEYNEP HANDE PAKER UNCU Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARDA CAN KUMBARACIBAŞI Instructor YASEMİN BİLGEL |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| 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. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Grasp the general concepts relating to political science; 2. Recognize multilateral processes in between individual, state, civil society, institutions and organizations; 3. Distinguish the basic theories, methodologies and applications of Political Science; 4. Find out important contributors to political thought with the reasons which make them essential; 5. Identify strengths and weaknesses of political systems and regimes; 6. Compare similarities, dissimilarities and contrasts of political structures; 7. Examine and implement political theories to analyze past and contemporary issues. |
| 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. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Politics and Political Science | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.1 |
| 2) | Theories of Political Science | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.2 |
| 3) | Political Ideas and Ideologies | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.3 |
| 4) | Governments, Systems, and Regimes | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.12 |
| 5) | Democracy and Legitimacy | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.4 |
| 6) | Politics, The State and Sub-National Politics | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.5 |
| 7) | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 8) | Nations and Nationalism | |
| 9) | Globalization, Political Culture and the Media | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.9 |
| 10) | Representation, Elections and Voting | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.10 |
| 11) | Parties and Party Systems | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.11 |
| 12) | Legislatures, Executives and Judiciaries | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.13, 14, 15 |
| 13) | Interest Groups, Civil Society and Social Movements | Andrew Heywood, Politics. Macmillan,2013 4th edition. Ch.16 |
| 14) | Revision and Summary |
| 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. |
| References: | Articles in Course Package |
| 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 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 157 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 200 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 4 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 4 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 5 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 4 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 4 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 4 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 4 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 4 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 4 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 3 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 3 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |