Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SKY428 | LOCAL POLITICS AND LEADERSHIP | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
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Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to improve aptitude for examining the relations between local governments and democracy by taking into consideration the elements of local politics and questioning the element of leadership in local politics. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects as in the management of local administrations, the difference between political and administrative decentralisation, local political mechanisms, approaches to urban politics, leadership in urban politics, communication strategies in local elections and the effect of leadership on voter behaviour. |
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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Explain the basic concepts of local politics and leadership. |
Identify the organs and mechanisms of local politics. |
Relate between local political theories and voter behaviour. |
Compare the local practices of politics in the world. |
Differentiate the differences between political and administrative decentralisation. |
Relate between the European Charter of Local Self-Government and Self-Government Implementations of Local Governments in Turkey. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus, Importance of Local Administrations in Politics | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Management of Local Administrations | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | The Difference Between Political and Administrative Decentralisation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Decentralisation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Local Political Mechanisms and Organs | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Participation in Urban Administration | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Local Administrations and Democracy | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Urban Politics Approaches: Functionalism, Empirical Researches, Liberal Pluralism, Marxist Approaches | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Decentralisation and Turkey | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Local Self-Government, Condition of Self-Government in Europe Local Administrations and Turkey | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Leadership in Urban Politics | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Communication Strategies in Local Elections and The Effect of Leadership on Voter Behaviour | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Case Studies on Local Politics Around The World: England, USA, France, Germany | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | General Evaluation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Keles, R. (2016). Yerinden Yonetim ve Siyaset, Istanbul, Cem Publications, 10th Edition |
Kiris H., Gul H., Nergiz N., Gokdayi I. (2014). Turkiye’de Yerel Yonetimler ve Yerel Siyaset, Detay Publications |
Parlak B. (2010). Yerel Yonetimler Yerel Siyaset ve Kentsel Politikalar, IV. Kamu Yonetimi Sempozyumu Bildiriler Kitabi Dora Publications |
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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Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
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Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
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Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
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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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Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
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Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
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Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
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Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
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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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Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
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Communication & Social |
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Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
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Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
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Design a healthy communication network for themselves 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 | ||||||
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Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
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Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
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Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
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Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
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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 | 13 | 2 | 26 |
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 | 6 | 5 | 30 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 40 | 0 | 125 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 125 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |