COMPARATIVE POLITICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU220	COMPARATIVE POLITICS	4	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. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce several political systems emerged with modern community and improve aptitude for deep analysing between present-day political systems in consideration of historical, political, economic conditions causing these systems to emerge.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include political regimes and classifications, similarities and differences in state-government types and besides this, comparison between leading political systems in the world in consideration of these concepts.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Apply basic concepts in the political science in the comparison of political systems
Summarize and explain common structures in the management of several countries by using comparative policy methods.
Compare relations between state and community in deference to several political systems.
Compare party systems and political systems with regard to the situation of non-governmental organizations.
Argue constitutional description of body politics and balance of forces (executive, legislative and judicial) in different political systems and their positions against each other.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Comparative Politics: Aim of the course and Syllabus, Summary of the concepts to be used in the course	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Magna Carta, Occurrence of Parliament, Democratisation of Parliament, Key Institutions in the Political System (Monarchy, Cabinet, Parties), Party System, Non-Governmental Organizations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The United States of America : Political Culture, Political Structure (Congress and Executive structure, operation of it and relations between them), Party System, Sense of Civil Society and Its Effect on the Political System	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	French Republic: Political History (Absolutist Period, Revolution Process, Numbered Republics Period), Key Institutions (Executive and Legislative), Party System, Political Deterioration and Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Russian Federation: Political History (Czarist Russia, Bolshevist Revolution and USSR Period, Dissolution of USSR and Foundation of Russian Federation), Political Culture, Political Structure (Centralized Federal System, Executive and Legislative Structure and relations between them), Party System and Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	People's Republic of China : Political History (Bureaucratic Imperialism, Political Developments in the Modernisation Period, Foundation of People's Republic and Period After Mao), Political Culture, Nationalism, Maoism and Emerging Pluralism, Key Institutions: National People's Congress, Permanent Committee, President, State Council, Party System: Running and Relations in China Communist Party and Other Parties and Status of Non-Governmental Organizations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Islamic Republic of Iran : Political History (Western Influence, Pehlevi Period, Revolution Period, Revolution and Developments After Revolution), Political Culture and Iran Nationalism and Islam as a Political Ideology, Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist (Vilayat-e Faqih Theory), Religious Guide, Courts under Religious Guide, Executive and Legislative Organs, Running of them and Relations between them, Political Organization and Status of Parties, Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Japan: Political History (Feudal Period, Meiji Restoration and Command Democratisation), Political Culture and Importance of Imperial Family, Key Institutions: Executive and Legislative Organs, Running of them and Relations between them, Party System and Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	State of Israel: Political History of Israelites, Occurrence of Political Zionism and Foundation of State of Israel, Political Structure and Running of It (Executive and Legislative Structure and Relations between them), Political Party System and Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Federal Republic of Germany: Political History, Political Culture and Sense of State and Executive and Legislative Structure, Running of It and Relations between them, Party System and Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Italian Republic : Political History (Liberal Italy, Fascist Italy, First and Second Republican Period), Political Structure (Executive and Legislative Structure, Running of It and Relations between them), Party System and Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Kingdom of Spain : Political History (Before Franco and Franco’s Coming Into Power, ve Reaching to Democracy, Preparation for the New Constitution), Political Structure (Executive and Legislative Structure, Running of It and Relations between them), Party System and Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Lebanese Republic : Political History , Political Culture and Sense of State and Executive and Legislative Structure, Running of It and Relations between them, Party System and Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Canada: Political History, Political Culture and Sense of State and Executive and Legislative Structure, Running of It and Relations between them, Party System and Sense of Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Powell, G. B., Dalton, R.J. ve Strøm, K. (2011), Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Longman.
Hauss, C. (2012), Comparative Politics: Domestic Responses to Global Challenges, Wadsworth.
Aykac, B. (2015), Çagdas Siyasal Sistemler, Alter Publications.
Ataov, T. (2014), Federasyon Baskanlik Yari-Baskanlik, Destek Publications.
Yazici, S. (2016), Baskanlik ve Yari- Baskanlik Sistemleri, Istanbul Bilgi University Publications.
Roskin, M. G. (2016), Cagdas Devlet Sistemleri, 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 theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.				3
2	Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.			2
3	List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.			2
2	Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.				3
3	Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.					4
2	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.				3
3	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.				3
2	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.						5
3	Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.				3
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.			2
2	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.			2
2	Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.	0
3	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	With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.				3
2	Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.				3
3	Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.					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	6	78
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	20	20
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	152