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 : | İngilizce |
Level of the Course Unit : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : | Zorunlu |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KEISUKE WAKIZAKA |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of International Logistics and Transportation
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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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To relate concepts and cases in the field of International Logistics and Transportation with other fields in Social Sciences
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To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.
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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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To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of International Logistics and Transportation and to use this information for personal studies.
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To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
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To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
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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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To analyze data and findings in the field of International Logistics and Transportation with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
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To identify gaps in the theory and practice of International Logistics and Transportation and to offer solutions for each.
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To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of International Logistics and Transportation in professional life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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To convey information related with the field of International Logistics and Transportation by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
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To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of International Logistics and Transportation.
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To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
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To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
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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) |
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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 102 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |