ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL454	ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY	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	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Administrative Structure of Turkey course is to inform students about issues and problems specific to the public administration.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Administrative Structure of Turkey course covers operating principles and forms of local government and other state institutions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Turkey's principles regarding the management structure defines the elements and organs.
It explain the structure, functioning, duties, and powers of local government, decentralization, and independent administrative authorities.
Analyzes the changes in the administrative structure in the light of political theories and political history.
The course uses information about the political thoughts and theories in order to interpret the changes in Turkey's administrative structure.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General Characteristics and Structure of Management.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
2	Reading a chapter on the topic	Features of Turkish Public Administration, Constitutional Principles, Organizational Structure.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
3	Reading a chapter on the topic	Principles Regulating the Functioning of Management,	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
4	Reading a chapter on the topic	Law Enforcement Organizations, Authority and Duties.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
5	Reading a chapter on the topic	Management's Process and Actions, State Procurement Law Practice.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
6	Reading a chapter on the topic	Management's Powers (Organization, Service, Regulation, Appreciation, Execution, Penalty, Extraordinary Powers)	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
7	Reading a chapter on the topic	Constitutional Principles Regarding Administrative Organization: Central Administration, Decentralization	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter on the topic	Constitutional Principles Regarding Administrative Organization: Central Administration, Decentralization	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
10	Reading a chapter on the topic	Prime Ministry and Ministries, Current Situation and Changes.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
11	Reading a chapter on the topic	Provincial Organization of General Administration: Provincial Administration, District Administration, Regional Organizations.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
12	Reading a chapter on the topic	Local Administrations (Local Administrations) Special Provincial Administration.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
13	Reading a chapter on the topic	Municipal Administration, Metropolitan Municipality, Village and Neighborhood Management.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
14	Reading a chapter on the topic	Service Decentralization Institutions: Regulatory and Supervisory Supreme Boards, Radio and Television Supreme Council, YÖK.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
15	Reading a chapter on the topic	Public Professional Organizations. Supervision of Management.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Demirkaya, Y. (2016), New Public Management in Turkey, Routledge
Demir, F. (2020), Public Management Reform in Turkey, Springer
Özbudun, E. (2011), The Constitutional System of Turkey: 1876 to the Present, MET
Özbudun, E. (2013), Party Politics and Social Cleavages in Turkey, Lynne Rienner Publishers

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. (Bloom 1)					4
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)					4
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)					4
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)					4
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)					4
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)					4
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)					4
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)					4
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)					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	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	1	12	12
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	131