PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY331	PUBLIC POLICY	5	3	3	7

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	Assoc.Prof. FATMA GÜL GEDİKKAYA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to analyze together the emergence of public policy in the world and in Turkey as a work area and stages, actors, results of public policies and how ongoing public policies can be analysed, together with examples.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the definition, formation process, actors and decision-making models of public policy and the birth and development of public policy issues in Turkey.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Summarize the emergence of public policy as a working area, what it means and what are its stages.
List the basic features of public policy from a systematic perspective.
Explain the stages of public policy formation (Agenda Setting, Policy Making, Policy Implementation and Policy Analysis) based on current public policy discussions.
Analyze the actors who are influential in public policy making process through an existing public policy example.
Determine the impact of an effective public policy analysis process on the formation of a new public policy in the process of public policy making with positive or negative impacts, in a critical perspective.
Evaluate external and internal dynamics in decision-making process of public policy.
Interpret the effects of public policy discussed on the social system through an existing policy model.

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	Definition, Goals and Characteristics of Public Policy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Rise and Development of Public Policy in Turkey and the World	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Public Policy Changing in the Line of Types of Intervention on Economy by the State	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
5	Reading	Public Policy Making Process -I – Agenda Setting and Policy Making	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Public Policy Making Process -II- Application of Public Policies and Analysis Phase	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
7	Reading	Actors in Public Policy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Decision Making in the Public Policy Process	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
10	Reading	Decision Making Models I	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Decision Making Models II	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Models in the Analysis of Public Policy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
13	Reading	Cases in the Analysis of Public Policy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	Problems in the Public Policy and Its Future	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
Der. Sobaci, M. ve Yildiz, M. (2014). Kamu Politikasi Kuram ve Uygulama. Istanbul: Adres
Shafritz, J,M., Russel, E.W., Borick, C. P. (2017). Kamu Yönetimini Tanimak. (trns edt) Oztas, N. Ankara: Nobel.
Dye, Thomas R. (1984) Understanding Public Policy. Prencinte: Hall.

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.	0
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.	0
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.						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.				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.	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.				3
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.					4
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.						5
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.						5
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	14	3	42
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	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	175