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COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SKY433 COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 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. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce systematic about the political system, public organization, financial management and personnel management systems of some countries (France, United Kingdom, United States, Federal Germany, Russian Federation, Poland and Argentina) affecting the understanding of Turkish public administration and examination of public administration structures of these countries from a comparative perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects as in country examples from Continental Europe and Anglo-Saxon countries and from North and South America, comparison of public administration structures of countries as in Poland and Russia Federation with Turkish public administration structure.

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

Explain the historical and theoretical knowledge about the stages of comparative method, comparative administration and comparative study.
Use comparative administration in social science.
Compare the traditions and management structures of the countries affecting the understanding of Turkish public administration.
Summarize the administrative structures of the countries given in the course.
Discuss the alternative solutions to public management problems in the light obtained comparative information.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading Comparative Method - What is Comparative Public Administration? Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading Strenghts and Weaknesses of Comparative Administration, Importance of Different Public Administration, Benefits of Examining Different Public Administration Models ove Comparative Method Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading What are the Reasons of Being Elected for Countries to be Compared? Explaining Four Basic State/Administration Traditions Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading Country Surveys; France Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading Country Surveys; France, Relations Between Central-local Administrations, Public Personnel, Current Administrative Reforms Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading Country Surveys; United Kingdom Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Country Surveys; United States of America Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading Country Surveys; Federal Germany Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
11 Reading Country Surveys; Russian Federation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
12 Reading Country Surveys; Polonia Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
13 Reading Country Surveys; Argentina Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14 Reading A General Evaluation of Public Administration ASystems in Several Countries and Comparing It with Public Administration in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
15 Reading General Evaluation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Guler, B, A. vd. (2009). Kamu Yonetimi Ulke Incelemeleri. (2nd Edition). Ankara: Imge.
Heady, F. (1996). Public Administration Comparative Perspective. Marcel Dekker, New York

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
Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
2
List the main features of communication in items.
3
Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
2
Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3
Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
2
Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
2
Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
3
Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.

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) 14 2 28
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 4 5 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 2 5 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 49 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0