Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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POL109 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | İngilizce |
Level of the Course Unit : | LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey |
Type of the Course : | Zorunlu |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Doç.Dr. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KEISUKE WAKIZAKA |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of the course is to teach the general concepts of political science in order to provide independent thought and to convey the basic information about political life to the students. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The content of the course includes the meaning of concepts such as politics, power, legitimacy and authority; the birth of the modern state; nationalism; contemporary political ideologies and movements; different forms of government such as democracy and authoritarianism; political culture; the organization and functioning of the legislative and executive organs; political parties; are interest groups. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Lists ideas, thoughts, theories and approaches in political science. |
Defines the elements of political science. |
Recalls and spells theories, thinkers and developments that are considered fundamental to political science and its sub-disciplines. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Meeting, Introduction and political concepts | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | What is politics? Different definitions of politics, basic approaches, Concept-Model-Theory-Paradigm definitions | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | What is state? Different definitons of state, duties of state. Thereats towards the sovereignty of the state | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | What is democracy? Types of democracy, different approaches to democracy | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Legitimacy | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Governments,Political Systems and Regimes | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Parties and Mid-Term preparation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | ARA SINAV | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Party Systems | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Representation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Elections and Voitng Behaviour | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Groups,Interests and Political Movements | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | The crisis of politics | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Ideologies (Liberalism and Conservatism) | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Ideologies (Socialism and FinaL Exam Preparation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
16 | - | FİNAL | - |
17 | - | FİNAL | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave Macmillan, 2014 |
Roskin, M. G. Political Science: An Introduction, Pearson Education, 2016 |
Robert, Garner, Introduction to Politics, Oxford University Press, 4th edi., 2020 |
Runciman, David, Politics, Profile Books, 2014 |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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)
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Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Ders | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme | 13 | 4 | 52 |
Arazi Çalışması | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratuvar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Okuma | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ödev | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Proje Hazırlama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminer | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Staj | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Teknik Gezi | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Tab. Öğrenme | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Uygulama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Yerinde Uygulama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mesleki Faaliyet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sosyal Faaliyet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tez Hazırlama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alan Çalışması | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rapor Yazma | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Sınavı | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Ara Sınav | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Kısa Sınav | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOPLAM | 31 | 0 | 102 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 102 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |