Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SBU109 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | Objectives of the course is to teach general concepts related to political science to provide independent thought and to convey basic information about political life to students. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The contents of the course include; the meaning of concepts such as politics, power, legitimacy and authority; birth of modern state; nationalism; contemporary political ideologies; different forms of government such as democracy and authoritarianism; political culture; the organization and functioning of legislative and executive bodies; political parties; 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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List ideas, thoughts, theories and approaches in political science. |
Identify the elements of political science. |
Recall and spell the theories, thinkers, and developments that are accepted as the basis for political science and its subdisciplines. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading and literature review | Introduction to Political Science, preliminary information on the basic concepts of course and the content. | Narration, discussion |
2 | Reading and literature review | What is Politics? Different definitions of Politics. Definition of Political Science and basic approaches. Definition of concepts such as Model-Theory and Paradigm and their relation with political science. | Narration, discussion |
3 | Reading and literature review | What is State? Different definitions of state. Duty of state. Threats on the sovereignty of state. | Narration, discussion |
4 | Reading and literature review | Political Power | Narration, discussion |
5 | Reading and literature review | The Legitimacy of Political Power | Narration, discussion |
6 | Reading and literature review | Social Layers | Narration, discussion |
7 | Reading and literature review | The Governing and the Governed | Narration, discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading and literature review | Political Participation | Narration, discussion |
10 | Reading and literature review | Public Opinion | Narration, discussion |
11 | Reading and literature review | Political Parties: Different political party types and party systems. | Narration, discussion |
12 | Reading and literature review | Political Parties: Different political party types and party systems. | Narration, discussion |
13 | Reading and literature review | Pressure Groups | Narration, discussion |
14 | Reading and literature review | Political Ideologies | Narration, discussion |
15 | Reading and literature review | Political Ideologies | Narration, discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Kapani, M. (2017). Politika Bilimine Giriş. Ankara:BB101 Yayınları. |
Heywood, A. (2013). Siyaset. 3. Baskı. Ankara: Adres Yayınları. |
Öztekin, A. (2016). Siyaset Bilimine Giriş. 10. Baskı. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi. |
Taşkın, Y. (2014). Siyaset: Kavramlar, Kurumlar, Süreçler. 1. Baskı. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları |
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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Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
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To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
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Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
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Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
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Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
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Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
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Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.
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4 |
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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Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
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Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
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Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.
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2 |
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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To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To use Turkish in written and oral communication in accordance with the rules and effectively.
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Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
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To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
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Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.
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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) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 11 | 2 | 22 |
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 | 7 | 3 | 21 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 39 | 0 | 102 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 102 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |