Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
UTI317 |
POLITICAL AND LEGAL SYSTEMS |
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 |
Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to introduce several political and legal systems and improve the aptitude to compare these systems. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include basic political systems, variables used in the comparison of systems, democratic systems: England, democratic systems: France, democratic systems: Germany, democratic systems: Japan, democratic systems: Russia, Post-Communist systems: China, developing countries: India, developing countries: Brazil, developing countries: Turkey, heterodox totalitarian countries: Iran and North Korea, and superpower: United States of America. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Classify political systems around the world in accordance with their legal bases. |
Categorize variables used in the comparison of systems by exemplifying a country. |
Compare political systems by exemplifying them with three developed and developing countries. |
Distinguish between systems politically adopted by countries. |
Examine legal systems in developed and developing countries |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading |
Basic Political Systems |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 |
Reading |
Variables Used in The Comparison of Systems |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 |
Reading |
Democratic Systems: England |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 |
Reading |
Democratic Systems: France |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 |
Reading |
Democratic Systems: Germany |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 |
Reading |
Democratic Systems: Japan |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 |
Reading |
Post-Communist systems: Russia |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Post-Communist systems: China |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 |
Reading |
Developing Countries: India |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 |
Reading |
Developing Countries: Brazil |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 |
Reading |
Developing Countries: Turkey |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 |
Reading |
Heterodox Totalitarian Countries: Iran And North Korea |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 |
Reading |
Superpower: United States of America. |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 |
Reading |
General Revision |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Aykac, B. ve Durgun, S. (2015). Cagdas Siyasal Sistemler. Ankara: Alter Publications. |
Yayla, A. (2014). Karsilastirmali Siyasal Sistemler. 1st Edition, Ankara: Adres Publications. |
Yoldas, Y. (2013). Sistem Kuramı. Istanbul: Derin Publications. |
Tagma, K. (2002). Siyasi Sistemler Yonetim Modelleri ve Turkiye. 1st Edition, Istanbul: Timas Publications. |
Malleson ,K. and Moules, R. (2010).The Legal System. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. |
Buran, H. (2009). Siyasal Rejim Sınıflamalarının Yeniden Gözden Geçirilmesi Üzerine, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi
İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, V. 14, N.1, ss. 69-97. |
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 |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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2 |
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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2 |
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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2 |
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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3 |
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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4 |
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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2 |
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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3 |
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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4 |
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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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 |
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 |
7 |
5 |
35 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
4 |
20 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
41 |
0 |
125 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
125 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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