Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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POL109 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA KAYA İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | Objective of the course is to teach general concepts related to political science to provide independent thought and to convey basic information about political life to students. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The contents of the course include; the meaning of concepts such as politics, power, legitimacy and authority; birth of modern state; nationalism; contemporary political ideologies; different forms of government such as democracy and authoritarianism; political culture; the organization and functioning of legislative and executive bodies; political parties; interest groups. |
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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List ideas, thoughts, theories and approaches in political science. |
Identify the elements of political science. |
Recall and spell the theories, thinkers, and developments that are accepted as the basis for political science and its subdisciplines. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | General Introduction, Political concepts (Preliminary information on the basic concepts of course and the content) | - |
2 | Reading and literature review | What is Politics? Different definitions of Politics. Definition of Political Science and basic approaches. Definition of concepts such as Model-Theory and Paradigm and their relation with political science | Lecture, discussion |
3 | Reading and literature review | Politics and State? Different definitions of state. Duty of state. Threats on the sovereignty of state | Lecture, discussion |
4 | Reading and literature review | What is Democracy? Types of Democracy, different approaches on democracy | Lecture, discussion |
5 | Reading and literature review | Legitimacy | Lecture, discussion |
6 | Reading and literature review | Governments, Systems, Regimes | Lecture, discussion |
7 | Reading and literature review | Political Parties and Preparation for exam: General and comparative review of subjects. Repetition of common points | Lecture, discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading and literature review | Party Systems | Lecture, discussion |
10 | Reading and literature review | Representation | Lecture, discussion |
11 | Reading and literature review | Elections and Voting | Lecture, discussion |
12 | Reading and literature review | Groups, Interests and Movements | Lecture, discussion |
13 | Reading and literature review | A Crisis in Politics | Lecture, discussion |
14 | Reading and literature review | Political Ideologies (Liberalism and Conservatism) | Lecture, discussion |
15 | Reading and literature review | Political Ideologies (Socialism and Preparation for exam: General and comparative review of subjects. Repetition of common points) | Lecture, discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave Macmillan, 2014 |
Roskin, M. G. Political Science: An Introduction, Pearson Education, 2016 |
Robert, Garner, Introduction to Politics, Oxford University Press, 4th edi., 2020 |
Runciman, David, Politics, Profile Books, 2014 |
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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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describes the basic concepts related to the field and defines the concepts related to it.
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Classifies current developments in the field of Media and Communication.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.
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By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.
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Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Applies independent working methods related with Media and Communication field.
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Manages teamworks related with his / her field.
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Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.
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Summarizes the literature in his/her field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of Media and Communication field
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Organizes group studies in his/her field.
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Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Alanı ile ilgili yeni bilgi ve teknikler üretir.
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Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.
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Examines the results of studies related with Media and Communication field.
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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 | 4 | 52 |
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 | 3 | 3 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 31 | 0 | 102 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 102 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |