NEW APPROACHES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY429	NEW APPROACHES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	7	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	Assist.Prof. TUĞÇE GÜR TÜRKDOĞAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide theoretical background for a corporate discussion of effects and results of radical changes in economic, social and political spheres in the process of globalization in public administration and analysis of implemented reforms.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in the concept of globalization, its effects on public administration, governance, flexibility, productivity, efficiency, public choice theory, new public management approach, implementation of this new approach to Turkish public administration and comparison with traditional models.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Summarize the changes in the theory and practice of the field of public administration with a historical perspective.
Define the concept of globalization with its effects on economic, political and social fields conceptually.
Analyze the developments in public administration with the effect of globalization process within the framework of cause effect relations.
Interpret the effects of globalization process on Turkish public administration system with critical thinking.
Compare the differences in Public Choice Approach, New Public Administration Approach and Public Administration Approach within the framework of administrative changes
Relate Flexibility, Productivity, Accountability and transformation in public administration.
Evaluate the problem-solving capacity of Public Choice Approach, New Public Administration Approach and Public Administration Approach in terms of the Turkish public administration system.

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	Globalization Concept and Process	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Globalization Process and Its Effect on Public Administration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	New Concepts in Public Administration as in Flexibility, Productivity, Efficiency, Accountability and Governance	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
5	Reading	Prominent Approaches in Public Administration - Public Choice Approach	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Prominent Approaches in Public Administration – New Public Choice Approach	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
7	Reading	Prominent Approaches in Public Administration – New Public Industry	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Localization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
10	Reading	Change and Transformation of Turkish Public Administration in the Globalization Process -I-	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Change and Transformation of Turkish Public Administration in the Globalization Process -II-	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Cases in the Application of New Public Administration; e-government, Right to Information Act	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
13	Reading	Evaluation and Comparison Between New Approaches in Public Administration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	Critics on 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
Acar, M., ve Ozgur, H. (Ed.) (2003). Cagdas Kamu Yonetimi I. Ankara: Nobel.
Ayman, B, G. (2005). Yeni Sag ve Devletin Degisimi: Yapisal Uyarlama Politikalari 1980- 1995. Ankara: Imge
Akbulut, O. (2007). Kuresellesme Ulus-Devlet ve Kamu yonetimi. Ankara: TODAIE.
Yalman, G. (2009). Transition to Neoliberalism. Istanbul: Istanbul Bilgi University.

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.			2
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.					4
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.				3
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.				3

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						5

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.				3
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.		1

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.			2

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.				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	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