ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL454	ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Administrative Structure of Turkey course is to inform students about issues and problems specific to the public administration.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Administrative Structure of Turkey course covers operating principles and forms of local government and other state institutions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Turkey's principles regarding the management structure defines the elements and organs.
It explain the structure, functioning, duties, and powers of local government, decentralization, and independent administrative authorities.
Analyzes the changes in the administrative structure in the light of political theories and political history.
The course uses information about the political thoughts and theories in order to interpret the changes in Turkey's administrative structure.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General Characteristics and Structure of Management.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
2	Reading a chapter on the topic	Features of Turkish Public Administration, Constitutional Principles, Organizational Structure.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
3	Reading a chapter on the topic	Principles Regulating the Functioning of Management,	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
4	Reading a chapter on the topic	Law Enforcement Organizations, Authority and Duties.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
5	Reading a chapter on the topic	Management's Process and Actions, State Procurement Law Practice.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
6	Reading a chapter on the topic	Management's Powers (Organization, Service, Regulation, Appreciation, Execution, Penalty, Extraordinary Powers)	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
7	Reading a chapter on the topic	Constitutional Principles Regarding Administrative Organization: Central Administration, Decentralization	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter on the topic	Constitutional Principles Regarding Administrative Organization: Central Administration, Decentralization	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
10	Reading a chapter on the topic	Prime Ministry and Ministries, Current Situation and Changes.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
11	Reading a chapter on the topic	Provincial Organization of General Administration: Provincial Administration, District Administration, Regional Organizations.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
12	Reading a chapter on the topic	Local Administrations (Local Administrations) Special Provincial Administration.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
13	Reading a chapter on the topic	Municipal Administration, Metropolitan Municipality, Village and Neighborhood Management.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
14	Reading a chapter on the topic	Service Decentralization Institutions: Regulatory and Supervisory Supreme Boards, Radio and Television Supreme Council, YÖK.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
15	Reading a chapter on the topic	Public Professional Organizations. Supervision of Management.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Demirkaya, Y. (2016), New Public Management in Turkey, Routledge
Demir, F. (2020), Public Management Reform in Turkey, Springer
Özbudun, E. (2011), The Constitutional System of Turkey: 1876 to the Present, MET
Özbudun, E. (2013), Party Politics and Social Cleavages in Turkey, Lynne Rienner Publishers

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	The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.
2	The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.
3	The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.
4	The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.
2	The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.
2	The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.
3	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.
2	The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.
3	The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.
4	The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.

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	5	65
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	12	12
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	131