| GASTRONOMY (TURKISH) | |||||
| 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 |
| 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: | 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) | - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. | |
| 2) | Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. | |
| 3) | Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. | |
| 4) | Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | |
| 5) | Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. | |
| 6) | Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project |