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ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBU454 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF TURKEY 5 3 3 5

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 : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce concepts and problems in administrative structure of Turkey, public administration.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include administrative structure of Turkey, local administrations and working principles and types in other government organizations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define bases, elements and organs regarding the governing structure in Turkey
Explain structure, running, duties and authorities of local administrations, decentralisation for service and independent administrative authorities
Analyze changes in the governing structure in consideration of political concepts and theories, political history
Use political opinions and theories in order to interpret changes in the governing structure of Turkey

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - General Qualifications and Structure of Administration. Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Characteristics of Turkish Public Administration, Constitutional Principles, Organizational Structure Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Principles Regulating the Operation of the Administration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Authority and Duties of Police Force Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Operation and Activities of Administration, Use of State Procurement Law Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Authorities in Administration (Organization, Undertaking Services, Regulation, Appreciation, Execution, Punishment, Exceptional Powers) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Constitutional Principles Regarding Administrative Organizations: Centralization, Decentralisation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Administrative Organizations: Central Organization, Presidency Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Prime Ministry and Ministries, Current State and Applied Changes Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Provincial Organization in the General Administration: Administration of Provinces, County, Regional Organizations. Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Local Administrations (local administrations) Special Provincial Administration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Administration of Municipality, Metropolitan Municipality, Village and Neighbourhood Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Decentralisation Organizations for Service: Regulatory and Supervisory Supreme Board, Radio Television Supreme Board, YOK (Council of Higher Education) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Public Professional Organizations. Administration Audit Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gozubuyuk, A.Ş. (2008), Yönetim Hukuku, Turhan Bookstore
Sinik, B. (2011), Türkiye’nin Yönetim Yapisi, Türkmen Bookstore.
Guler, B. A. (2009), Türkiye’nin Yönetimi, Imge Bookstore.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use knowledge sources consisting of the most effective methods and up-to-date information, implementation of tools and materials about psychology and supporting disciplinaries. (Blooms 3)
2
Determine problems in the field of psychology and solve them. (Blooms 3)

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discriminate between normal and abnormal behaviours. (Blooms 2)
2
Interpret psychology researches and report on them. (Blooms 3)

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate between psychology and other social sciences on relations. (Blooms 4)

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply psychological tests. (Blooms 3)
2
Integrate knowledge and skills gained on the theories of contemporary psychology in the phases of helping individuals. (Blooms 6)
3
Conduct several experiments in the field of psychology. (Blooms 6)

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collaborate with relevant organizations and individuals on the field studies. (Blooms 6)

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Integrate developments in the field of psychology to the existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
2
Scientifically analyse human behaviours. (Blooms 4)

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain knowledge and ideas gained in the field fluently and apprehensibly in a written way and verbally. (Blooms 2)
2
Recognize individual, national and universal effects of problems in the field of psychology. (Blooms 2)

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Integrate computer software and hardware and statistics in the field of psychology to their studies. (Blooms 6)
2
Survey developments in informatics and communication technologies. (Blooms 4)
3
Support social projects in the field of psychology. (Blooms 5)

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 5 65
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 12 12
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 0 131
Total Workload of the Course Unit 131
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0