COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY433	COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
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
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce systematic about the political system, public organization, financial management and personnel management systems of some countries (France, United Kingdom, United States, Federal Germany, Russian Federation, Poland and Argentina) affecting the understanding of Turkish public administration and examination of public administration structures of these countries from a comparative perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in country examples from Continental Europe and Anglo-Saxon countries and from North and South America, comparison of public administration structures of countries as in Poland and Russia Federation with Turkish public administration structure.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the historical and theoretical knowledge about the stages of comparative method, comparative administration and comparative study.
Use comparative administration in social science.
Compare the traditions and management structures of the countries affecting the understanding of Turkish public administration.
Summarize the administrative structures of the countries given in the course.
Discuss the alternative solutions to public management problems in the light obtained comparative information.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Comparative Method - What is Comparative Public Administration?	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Strenghts and Weaknesses of Comparative Administration, Importance of Different Public Administration, Benefits of Examining Different Public Administration Models ove Comparative Method	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	What are the Reasons of Being Elected for Countries to be Compared? Explaining Four Basic State/Administration Traditions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Country Surveys; France	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Country Surveys; France, Relations Between Central-local Administrations, Public Personnel, Current Administrative Reforms	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Country Surveys; United Kingdom	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Country Surveys; United States of America	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Country Surveys; Federal Germany	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
11	Reading	Country Surveys; Russian Federation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
12	Reading	Country Surveys; Polonia	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
13	Reading	Country Surveys; Argentina	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	A General Evaluation of Public Administration ASystems in Several Countries and Comparing It with Public Administration in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
15	Reading	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Guler, B, A. vd. (2009). Kamu Yonetimi Ulke Incelemeleri. (2nd Edition). Ankara: Imge.
Heady, F. (1996). Public Administration Comparative Perspective. Marcel Dekker, New York

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 basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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)
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

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	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
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