Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SKY328 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to improve aptitude for recognizing and explaining the changes that occur in the fulfilment and management of public services in today's world where advanced information, communication and technological development take place. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include concepts as in What is the digital age? E-service understanding in public administration; What is e-government, e-governance, e-democracy, e-citizen? What is the development and are stages in political, economic, technological and social terms? comparison of strengths and weaknesses of e-government application, explanation and discussion of e-governance, e-democracy, e-citizen concepts, normative values and ethics in public administration in the digital age, the future of e-government applications in the World and Turkey. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Analyze the impact of digitalization on public administration. |
List the development and stages of e-government with political, economic, social and technological effects. |
Explain e-government application as a tool for developing and facilitating public services with its strengths and weaknesses. |
Assess e-service understanding in public administration over e-governance, e-democracy, e-citizen applications. |
Compare e-government applications in the World and in Turkey. |
Explain the basic policy issues related to the Internet and e-government, including democracy, social equality, digital division, privacy and security. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 | Reading | What is the digital age? Introduction to the Effects of Public Administration | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading | E-service understanding in public administration; e- government, e- governance, e- democracy, e-citizen | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading | What is e-government? What is the development and are stages in political, economic, technological and social terms? | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading | E-government Application in Public Administration | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading | Comparison of strengths and weaknesses of e-government application | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading | Financing, Administration, Providing Attendance in the E-government Application | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Explanation of And Discussion on E-Governance, E- Democracy, E-Citizen | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading | Education and Research on Public Administration in The Digital Age | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
11 | Reading | Bureaucracy in The Digital Age | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
12 | Reading | Normative Values and Ethics in Public Administration in the Digital Age | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
13 | Reading | Public Administration in the Digital Age | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
14 | Reading | The Future of E-Government Applications in the World and Turkey. | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
15 | Reading | General Evaluation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Ustuner, Y. (2011) “Kamu Yonetimi ve Teknoloji”. KAYFOR 2010. TODAIE Publishing No: 360 |
Yildirim, M. (2011). E-Devlet ve Yurttas Odakli Kamu Yonetimi. Ankara: Nobel Publications. Page: 99-106. |
West, D. M. (2007) Digital Government: Technology and Public Sector Performance. Oxford: Princeton University Press. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 2 | 26 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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 | 4 | 5 | 20 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 49 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |