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	1	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit :	LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course :	Zorunlu
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BÜLENT TANSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof.Dr. YAVUZ ÇİLLİLER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to teach the general concepts of political science in order to provide independent thought and to convey the basic information about political life to the students.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course includes the meaning of concepts such as politics, power, legitimacy and authority; the birth of the modern state; nationalism; contemporary political ideologies and movements; different forms of government such as democracy and authoritarianism; political culture; the organization and functioning of the legislative and executive organs; political parties; are interest groups.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Lists ideas, thoughts, theories and approaches in political science.
Defines the elements of political science.
Recalls and spells theories, thinkers and developments that are considered fundamental to political science and its sub-disciplines.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Meeting, Introduction and political concepts	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	What is politics? Different definitions of politics, basic approaches, Concept-Model-Theory-Paradigm definitions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	What is state? Different definitons of state, duties of state. Thereats towards the sovereignty of the state	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	What is democracy? Types of democracy, different approaches to democracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Legitimacy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Governments,Political Systems and Regimes	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Parties and Mid-Term preparation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Party Systems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Representation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Elections and Voitng Behaviour	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Groups,Interests and Political Movements	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The crisis of politics	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Ideologies (Liberalism and Conservatism)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Ideologies (Socialism and FinaL Exam Preparation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)

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)
Ders	14	3	42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	13	4	52
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	0	0	0
Laboratuvar	0	0	0
Okuma	0	0	0
Ödev	0	0	0
Proje Hazırlama	0	0	0
Seminer	0	0	0
Staj	0	0	0
Teknik Gezi	0	0	0
Web Tab. Öğrenme	0	0	0
Uygulama	0	0	0
Yerinde Uygulama	0	0	0
Mesleki Faaliyet	0	0	0
Sosyal Faaliyet	0	0	0
Tez Hazırlama	0	0	0
Alan Çalışması	0	0	0
Rapor Yazma	0	0	0
Final Sınavı	1	1	1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	1	3	3
Ara Sınav	1	1	1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	1	3	3
Kısa Sınav	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	31	0	102