COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY433	COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce systematic about the political system, public organization, financial management and personnel management systems of some countries (France, United Kingdom, United States, Federal Germany, Russian Federation, Poland and Argentina) affecting the understanding of Turkish public administration and examination of public administration structures of these countries from a comparative perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in country examples from Continental Europe and Anglo-Saxon countries and from North and South America, comparison of public administration structures of countries as in Poland and Russia Federation with Turkish public administration structure.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the historical and theoretical knowledge about the stages of comparative method, comparative administration and comparative study.
Use comparative administration in social science.
Compare the traditions and management structures of the countries affecting the understanding of Turkish public administration.
Summarize the administrative structures of the countries given in the course.
Discuss the alternative solutions to public management problems in the light obtained comparative information.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Comparative Method - What is Comparative Public Administration?	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Strenghts and Weaknesses of Comparative Administration, Importance of Different Public Administration, Benefits of Examining Different Public Administration Models ove Comparative Method	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	What are the Reasons of Being Elected for Countries to be Compared? Explaining Four Basic State/Administration Traditions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Country Surveys; France	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Country Surveys; France, Relations Between Central-local Administrations, Public Personnel, Current Administrative Reforms	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Country Surveys; United Kingdom	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Country Surveys; United States of America	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Country Surveys; Federal Germany	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
11	Reading	Country Surveys; Russian Federation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
12	Reading	Country Surveys; Polonia	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
13	Reading	Country Surveys; Argentina	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	A General Evaluation of Public Administration ASystems in Several Countries and Comparing It with Public Administration in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
15	Reading	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Guler, B, A. vd. (2009). Kamu Yonetimi Ulke Incelemeleri. (2nd Edition). Ankara: Imge.
Heady, F. (1996). Public Administration Comparative Perspective. Marcel Dekker, New York

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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
4	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
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	4	5	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	5	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	128