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 : | 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 | Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
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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Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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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 internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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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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Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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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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Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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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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Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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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 |