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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POL1351 Introduction to Political Science Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
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.

Learning Outcomes

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.


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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.