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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 Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
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
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

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