Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
POL109 |
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE |
1 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
English |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. KEISUKE WAKIZAKA |
Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
Objective of the course is to teach general concepts related to political science to provide independent thought and to convey basic information about political life to students. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
The contents of the course include; the meaning of concepts such as politics, power, legitimacy and authority; birth of modern state; nationalism; contemporary political ideologies; different forms of government such as democracy and authoritarianism; political culture; the organization and functioning of legislative and executive bodies; political parties; interest groups. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
List ideas, thoughts, theories and approaches in political science. |
Identify the elements of political science. |
Recall and spell the theories, thinkers, and developments that are accepted as the basis for political science and its subdisciplines. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
General Introduction, Political concepts (Preliminary information on the basic concepts of course and the content) |
- |
2 |
Reading and literature review |
What is Politics? Different definitions of Politics. Definition of Political Science and basic approaches. Definition of concepts such as Model-Theory and Paradigm and their relation with political science |
Lecture, discussion |
3 |
Reading and literature review |
Politics and State? Different definitions of state. Duty of state. Threats on the sovereignty of state |
Lecture, discussion |
4 |
Reading and literature review |
What is Democracy? Types of Democracy, different approaches on democracy |
Lecture, discussion |
5 |
Reading and literature review |
Legitimacy |
Lecture, discussion |
6 |
Reading and literature review |
Governments, Systems, Regimes |
Lecture, discussion |
7 |
Reading and literature review |
Political Parties and Preparation for exam: General and comparative review of subjects. Repetition of common points |
Lecture, discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading and literature review |
Party Systems |
Lecture, discussion |
10 |
Reading and literature review |
Representation |
Lecture, discussion |
11 |
Reading and literature review |
Elections and Voting |
Lecture, discussion |
12 |
Reading and literature review |
Groups, Interests and Movements |
Lecture, discussion |
13 |
Reading and literature review |
A Crisis in Politics |
Lecture, discussion |
14 |
Reading and literature review |
Political Ideologies (Liberalism and Conservatism) |
Lecture, discussion |
15 |
Reading and literature review |
Political Ideologies (Socialism and Preparation for exam: General and comparative review of subjects. Repetition of common points) |
Lecture, discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave Macmillan, 2014 |
Roskin, M. G. Political Science: An Introduction, Pearson Education, 2016 |
Robert, Garner, Introduction to Politics, Oxford University Press, 4th edi., 2020 |
Runciman, David, Politics, Profile Books, 2014 |
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 |
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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1 |
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2 |
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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1 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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3 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
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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4 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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2 |
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2 |
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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1 |
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3 |
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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1 |
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2 |
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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1 |
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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 |
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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4 |
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2 |
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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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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2 |
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2 |
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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1 |
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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 |
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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4 |
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2 |
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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2 |
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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 |
4 |
52 |
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 |
3 |
3 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
31 |
0 |
102 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
102 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
4,0 |
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