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INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
POL109 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE 2 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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)

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

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

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

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
Describes the basic concepts related to the field and defines the concepts related to it.
1
2
Classifies current developments in the field of Media and Communication.
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.
0
2
By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.
0
2
Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Applies independent working methods related with Media and Communication field.
0
2
Manages teamworks related with his / her field.
1
3
Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
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.
0
2
Summarizes the literature in his/her field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of Media and Communication field
1
2
Organizes group studies in his/her field.
1
3
Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Alanı ile ilgili yeni bilgi ve teknikler üretir.
1
2
Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.
1
3
Examines the results of studies related with Media and Communication field.
1

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 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