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 :	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	Assist.Prof. SEDA MUMLU KARANFİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SİBEL ZENGİN
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.	0
2	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.	0
3	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.	0
4	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.	0
5	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.	0
6	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.	0
7	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.	0
8	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.	0
9	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.	0

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
2	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.			2
3	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.			2
4	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.		1
5	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.		1
6	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.		1
7	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.	0
8	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.	0
9	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.	0
10	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.		1
11	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.		1
12	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.		1

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

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.	0
2	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.	0
3	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.	0
4	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.		1
5	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.		1
6	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.		1
7	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.	0
8	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.	0
9	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.	0
10	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.	0
11	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.	0
12	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.	0
13	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.	0
14	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.	0
15	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.	0

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

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.		1
2	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.		1
3	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.		1
4	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.		1
5	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.		1
6	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.		1

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.		1
2	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.		1
3	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.		1
4	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.	0
5	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.	0
6	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.	0
7	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.	0
8	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.	0
9	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.	0

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.	0
2	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.	0
3	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.	0

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