LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY309	LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS	5	3	3	8

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. TUĞÇE GÜR TÜRKDOĞAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide an overview of local administrations in Turkey and identify the establishment philosophy, local administration units, associations, discuss how to ensure service integrity locally and analyze by questioning.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the concept of local administrations, the emergence and development, the difference between the central administration and local administration, local administration units; provincial special administration, municipalities, villages and legislation, the current problems of local administrations and reform issues.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the basic philosophy of the establishment objectives of local administrative units (special provincial administration, municipalities, villages and unions).
Summarize the differences between local administration units and central government units with the help of different figures and graphics.
Outline the legislation on public services carried out by local administrations.
Analyze the shortcomings of local administrations for current needs.
Discuss concepts such as democracy, sustainability, participation and autonomy over the relationship between local administrations and local politics.

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	Local Administrations Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Rise, Development of Local Administrations in Turkey and the World	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Difference Between Central Administrations and Local Administrations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
5	Reading	Duty, Authority and Liabilities of Local Administrations, Local Service Integrity	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Duty, Authority and Liabilities of Local Administrations, Local Service Integrity	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
7	Reading	Discussion on the Relation Between Local Administrations and Local Politics Over Basic Concepts	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Local Administration Units in Turkey; Provincial Special Administration, Municipality, Village –I-	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
10	Reading	Local Administration Units in Turkey; Provincial Special Administration, Municipality, Village –II-	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Local Administration Units in Turkey; Provincial Special Administration, Municipality, Village –III-	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Local Administration Units in Turkey; Provincial Special Administration, Municipality, Village –IV-	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	Reform in Local Administrations; Relation Between Local Administrations and Public Service, Service approach and Developments in Local Administrations in Present Days	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Current Problems and Solutions for Local Administrations	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
Tortop, N., Yayman, H., Aykac B., Ozer M. A. (2008). Mahalli Idareler. Istanbul: Nobel.
Okmen, M. Ve Parlak, B. (2010). Kuramdan Uygulamaya Yerel Yonetimler, Istanbul: Alfa Aktuel
Toprak, Z. (2008). Yerel Yonetimler. Seventh Edition. Izmir: Birlesik Press.
Bownman, A. And Kearney, R. (2017). State and Local Government. Boston: Cengage Learning.

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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.						5
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.				3
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.		1
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.					4
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.					4
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.					4
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.				3
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.		1
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.			2
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.		1
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.				3
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.					4
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.				3
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.					4

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	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	4	56
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	7	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	55	0	201