POLITICAL BEHAVIOR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL333	POLITICAL BEHAVIOR	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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The course aims to be an innovative one in the field of political science, designed for non-experts wanting to gain insight into current trends of politics. The aim of the course is to draw attention to the properties and characteristics of political citizens. To show students politics under construction.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course examines the debates on political behavior that are most visible in scholarly literature. The debates on mass belief systems and communication are first examined, followed by modernization and democratization of the political culture. Political participation, voting behavior, the psychological aspects of decision making are also considered with the help of case studies, simulations, group works and discussions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
1. Independently and critically analyze the political functions of society, to recognize the basic relationships that construct it.
2. Form their own opinion about questions concerning mass communication, political advertising, voting behavior, the global trends of political participation and new trends of digital public deliberation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Behaviour – Political Socialization	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Parties	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Strategic Voting – Sincere Voting	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Politics – Government – State	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Public Affairs	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Individual in Politics	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Communication	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Power-Authority Legitimacy	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Participation	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Social Choice Theory	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Social and Political Movements	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Psychology	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
15	-	Final exam review	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Alagan, R. & Seela Aladuwaka eds. (2018) Environment, Politics and Society. Emerald Publishing
Heywood, Andrew (2004) Political Theory. Palgrave Macmillan
Burnell, P. ed. (2006) Globalizing Democracy. Routledge Publisher.
Gladwell, Malcolm (2002). The Tipping Point: How Little Things can make a big difference. New York: Little, Brown and Company
Kuklinski, J.H. & Peyton, B. (2007) Belief systems and political non-decision making. pp. 45-64 in Oxford Handbook of Political Behavior, ed. R.J. Dalton and H.D. Klingemann. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Peterson, Steven A. & Somit, A. eds. (2011) Biology and Political Behavior. Emerald Publishing
Putman, R. (1993) Making Democracy Work. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
Scruton, R. (2014) The Soul of the World. NJ: Princeton University Press
Thomassen, J. ed (2005) The European Voter: A Comparative Study of Modern Democracies. Oxford. Oxford University Press.

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.		1
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.		1
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.		1

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.					4
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.		1
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.		1
4	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.		1
2	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.		1
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.		1
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.		1
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.		1
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.		1

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
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.			2

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	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	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.		1
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.		1

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.		1

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	13	1	13
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	3	12	36
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	4	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	48	0	132