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ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBU454 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY 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. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce concepts and problems in administrative structure of Turkey, public administration.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include administrative structure of Turkey, local administrations and working principles and types in other government organizations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define bases, elements and organs regarding the governing structure in Turkey
Explain structure, running, duties and authorities of local administrations, decentralisation for service and independent administrative authorities
Analyze changes in the governing structure in consideration of political concepts and theories, political history
Use political opinions and theories in order to interpret changes in the governing structure of Turkey

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - General Qualifications and Structure of Administration. Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Characteristics of Turkish Public Administration, Constitutional Principles, Organizational Structure Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Principles Regulating the Operation of the Administration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Authority and Duties of Police Force Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Operation and Activities of Administration, Use of State Procurement Law Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Authorities in Administration (Organization, Undertaking Services, Regulation, Appreciation, Execution, Punishment, Exceptional Powers) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Constitutional Principles Regarding Administrative Organizations: Centralization, Decentralisation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Administrative Organizations: Central Organization, Presidency Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Prime Ministry and Ministries, Current State and Applied Changes Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Provincial Organization in the General Administration: Administration of Provinces, County, Regional Organizations. Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Local Administrations (local administrations) Special Provincial Administration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Administration of Municipality, Metropolitan Municipality, Village and Neighbourhood Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Decentralisation Organizations for Service: Regulatory and Supervisory Supreme Board, Radio Television Supreme Board, YOK (Council of Higher Education) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Public Professional Organizations. Administration Audit Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gozubuyuk, A.Ş. (2008), Yönetim Hukuku, Turhan Bookstore
Sinik, B. (2011), Türkiye’nin Yönetim Yapisi, Türkmen Bookstore.
Guler, B. A. (2009), Türkiye’nin Yönetimi, Imge Bookstore.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
2
List the main features of communication in items.
3
Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
2
Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3
Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
2
Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
2
Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
3
Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.

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 5 65
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 12 12
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 10 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 131
Total Workload of the Course Unit 131
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0