PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY219	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	3	3	3	6

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 improve aptitude for recognizing basic concepts and knowledge about public administration, and introduce systematic knowledge on the system of organization and functioning of the Turkish administration system.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include basic concepts of public administration, principles used in the organization of public administration, organization of centralization, decentralization organization, Public policy, human resources management in public, and public administration audit.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain historical development process, main conceptual and theoretical information of public administration field.
Define differences between public administration and private administrations.
Compare Continental Europe administration system and Anglo-Saxon administration system with Turkish administration system according to obtained basic concepts and information.
Relate the organizational structure of Turkish administration system by dividing into parts and demonstrate the relation of these with the whole on a chart.
Summarize differences in terms of institution, supervision and autonomy by recognizing the organization logic of central administration and local administrations.
Rephrase principles of democratic public administration understanding with a critical perspective.

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	What is Management? Rise and Development of Management and Management Ideas	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	What is Public Administration? What are the Differences Between Public and Special Administration? What are the Similarities and Differences Between Public Organizations and the Management and Private Institutions? Rise and Development of Public Administration Discipline within the Historical Period	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Public Administration Education	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
5	Reading	Public Bureaucracy Organization, Personnel, Leadership	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Public Polity Concept and Public Policy Making Processes (Agenda Setting, Application of Public Policy and Public Policy Analysis)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Etic in Public Administration and Accountability	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Organization in Public Administration; Main Characteristics of Central and Local Administration, Comparison Between Administration System in Continental Europe and Anglo-Saxon Administration System and Exhibiting Differences	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
10	Reading	Organizational Structure in Public Administration in Turkey; Central Administration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Turkish Public Administration ve Bureaucracy -I-	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
12	Reading	Turkish Public Administration ve Bureaucracy -II-	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
13	Reading	Turkish Public Bureaucracy Problems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
14	Reading	Current Discussions: New Public Management and New Public Administration	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
Eryilmaz B. (2017). Kamu Yönetimi Dusunceler Yapilar Fonksiyonlar. Ankara: Umuttepe.
Shafritz, Russel, Borick (Translation Editor) Oztas, N. Kamu Yönetimini Tanimak: Nobel Publications,
Acar, M. ve Ozgur, H. Cagdas Kamu Yonetimi II. Ankara: Nobel Publications.
Shafritz and A C. Hyde (eds) (1992). Classics of Public Administration, 3rd Edition, California: Brooks-Cole Publishing Company.
Gozler K. ve Kaplan G. (2017). Kısa Idare Hukuku. Ankara: Ekin Publications.
Sobaci, M ve Yildiz, M (der). (2014) “Kamu Politikası Kuram ve Uygulama”. Ankara: Adres Publications.

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.						5
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.				3
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.						5
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.						5
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values					4

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.					4
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.		1

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.	0
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.			2

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.					4
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.				3

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.				3
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.				3

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.					4
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.					4
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	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	2	26
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	5	35
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	54	0	151