INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL109	INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE	1	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective of the course is to teach general concepts related to political science to provide independent thought and to convey basic information about political life to students.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include; the meaning of concepts such as politics, power, legitimacy and authority; birth of modern state; nationalism; contemporary political ideologies; different forms of government such as democracy and authoritarianism; political culture; the organization and functioning of legislative and executive bodies; political parties; interest groups.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List ideas, thoughts, theories and approaches in political science.
Identify the elements of political science.
Recall and spell the theories, thinkers, and developments that are accepted as the basis for political science and its subdisciplines.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General Introduction, Political concepts (Preliminary information on the basic concepts of course and the content)	-
2	Reading and literature review	What is Politics? Different definitions of Politics. Definition of Political Science and basic approaches. Definition of concepts such as Model-Theory and Paradigm and their relation with political science	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading and literature review	Politics and State? Different definitions of state. Duty of state. Threats on the sovereignty of state	Lecture, discussion
4	Reading and literature review	What is Democracy? Types of Democracy, different approaches on democracy	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading and literature review	Legitimacy	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading and literature review	Governments, Systems, Regimes	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading and literature review	Political Parties and Preparation for exam: General and comparative review of subjects. Repetition of common points	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and literature review	Party Systems	Lecture, discussion
10	Reading and literature review	Representation	Lecture, discussion
11	Reading and literature review	Elections and Voting	Lecture, discussion
12	Reading and literature review	Groups, Interests and Movements	Lecture, discussion
13	Reading and literature review	A Crisis in Politics	Lecture, discussion
14	Reading and literature review	Political Ideologies (Liberalism and Conservatism)	Lecture, discussion
15	Reading and literature review	Political Ideologies (Socialism and Preparation for exam: General and comparative review of subjects. Repetition of common points)	Lecture, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave Macmillan, 2014
Roskin, M. G. Political Science: An Introduction, Pearson Education, 2016
Robert, Garner, Introduction to Politics, Oxford University Press, 4th edi., 2020
Runciman, David, Politics, Profile Books, 2014

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.			2
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.			2
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.				3
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.				3
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.					4
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.				3
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.				3
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	4	52
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	102