CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL SYSTEM ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU603	CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL SYSTEM ANALYSIS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Third Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. EMİNE AKÇADAĞ ALAGÖZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. YAVUZ ÇİLLİLER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The course is designed to specialise students in the comparative study of different political systems, with academic sources. It familiarises the students with basic concepts, categories and analytical techniques specific for this field.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course, the subjects to be studied are, among others, the importance and types of comparison in political science, political culture, the theories of political modernization, comparative political systems, presidential, parliamentary and semi-presidential systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Employ notions and concepts fundamental for political science in the comparative analysis of political systems. Apply methods of comparison and analytical techniques in correctly manner.
Analyze the branches (legislative, executive, judicial) of the state using comparative method.
Interpret the differences and similarities of different political systems in what concerns the relations between the state and the society (political freedoms, economic freedoms, etc.)
Evaluate a political system in what concerns the interactions among state institutions, political parties and civil society.
Analyze a political system in what concerns the political regimes (democracy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism) and explain causal dynamics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction and basic concepts	Lecture -Discussion
2	-	Comparative Methodology Models: Most Similar Systems Design, Most Different Systems Design	Lecture -Discussion
3	-	Forms of governments, Types of states, (Semi)Presidential and Parliamentary systems	Lecture -Discussion
4	-	Political Regimes (Democracy, Authoritarianism, Totalitarianism)	Lecture -Discussion
5	-	Student Presentation: John Stuart Mill - A System of Logic	Lecture -Discussion
6	-	Student Presentation: Theda Skocpol - States and Social Revolutions	Lecture -Discussion
7	-	Student Presentation: Juan Linz, Alfred Stepan - Democratic Transition and Problems of Consolidation	Lecture -Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Delegative Democracies, Electoral, Competitive and Full Authoritarianism	Lecture -Discussion
10	-	Vertical and Horizontal Power-Sharing Models and their reciprocal relations	Lecture -Discussion
11	-	Analysis Framework: History and Key Institutions	Lecture -Discussion
12	-	Analysis Framework: Political Culture and interactions among institutions (branches of government, political parties, Civil Society Organizations, Bureaucracy)	Lecture -Discussion
13	-	Student Presentation: Political System Case (Country) Study	Lecture -Discussion
14	-	Student Presentation: Political System Case (Country) Study	Lecture -Discussion
15	-	General Review	Lecture -Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Riskin Michael (2016), Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture. Pearson, 13th edition.
Almond, Gabriel A., Sidney Verba (1989). The Civic Culture: Political Attitudes and Democracy in Five Nations. Sage Publications
Keman, Hans (2002). Comparative Democratic Politics: A Guide Contemporary Theory and Research. Sage Publications
Hague, Rod; Harrop, Martin (2004). Comparative Government and Politics. 6th edition, Palgrave Macmillan

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain historically and comparatively the concepts and theories associated with the field of Political Science and International Relations.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations with other fields in Social Sciences.		1
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To specialize in concepts, theories and cases of interest and to make forecasts for the future.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations and to use this information for personal studies.					4
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.				3
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Political Science and International Relations with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.					4
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations and to offer solutions for each.				3
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in professional life.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Political Science and International Relations by using effective presentation and communication techniques.					4
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.				3
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.					4
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.				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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	3	39
Assignment (Homework)	1	10	10
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	8	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	155