BANKING AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
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. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short 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. |
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 have the ability to understand the basic concepts of Banking and Insurance and to be able to use them effectively in business. | |
2) | To have the ability to work individually or in a team when needed on matters related to his/her profession and to follow and apply the developments in his/her sector. | |
3) | To be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out the legal responsibilities and to follow the related regulations in their sector. | |
4) | To understand the importance of banking and insurance from the point of the state’s economy and enterprises and to express this importance properly. | |
5) | To be able to use the computer as well as the profession requires and to be able to do work, accumulate knowledge and to use this knowledge relevantly and effectively. | |
6) | To make them gain the ability to find practical solutions for the problems of daily commercial activities and to take correct decisions. | |
7) | To be able to take responsibilities in banking and insurance sector and more generally in the finance sector and to be qualified to start his/her own business after the legal requirements have been met. | |
8) | To have the competency to carry out the accountancy related to banking and insurance. | |
9) | To have the competency to build effective customer relations and to have effective communication and persuasion skills. | |
10) | To be able to determine the accumulated knowledge druring the education in line with the cause and effect relations and to be able to have the necessary professional qualifications to know where, when and how to use his/her knowledge. |