GEP0603 Current Political Issues and LeadersBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
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
GEP0603 Current Political Issues and Leaders Fall 3 0 3 5
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: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. AHMET İLKAY CEYHAN
Prof. Dr. İDİL KARADEMİRLİDAĞ SUHER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course aims to help students on how to think about the daily political issues by using their theoretical knowledge.
The interactions between political thinkers and political leaders together with an introductory discussion on the developments in political thought elsewhere in the world.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
To inquire the reasons of contemporary political problems with point of views both in theory and practice,
to analyze the solutions of contemporary political problems,
to expresse the analysis of contemporary problems in his/her own words,

Course Content

Turkey's political system, constitutions, administrative structure, political parties, elections, and interest groups.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) The political effects of globalization Course notes
3) The transformation of the modern nation states course notes
4) Postmodern identity crises course notes
5) Political representation of the concept of public sphere Course notes
6) Military-civil relations Course notes
7) Political parties and electoral systems Course notes
8) Political education problems of citizens Course notes
9) Political effects of terrorism Course notes
10) Media-policy relations Course notes
11) Political legitimization crises Course notes
12) Human rights problems Course notes
13) Political Civil society and its political effects Course notes
14) State and law relations Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Demokrasi Teorileri ve Toplumsal Hareketler, M.Kemal COŞKUN
Bir İstikrarlı Demokrasi Teorisi, Ergun ÖZBUDUN

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 92

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 have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. 2
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 1
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
4) To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. 1
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 1
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 1
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 1
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 5
9) To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 1
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 5