POLITICAL BEHAVIOR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL333	POLITICAL BEHAVIOR	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit :	LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course :	Seçmeli
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The course aims to be an innovative one in the field of political science, designed for non-experts wanting to gain insight into current trends of politics. The aim of the course is to draw attention to the properties and characteristics of political citizens. To show students politics under construction.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course examines the debates on political behavior that are most visible in scholarly literature. The debates on mass belief systems and communication are first examined, followed by modernization and democratization of the political culture. Political participation, voting behavior, the psychological aspects of decision making are also considered with the help of case studies, simulations, group works and discussions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
1. Independently and critically analyze the political functions of society, to recognize the basic relationships that construct it.
2. Form their own opinion about questions concerning mass communication, political advertising, voting behavior, the global trends of political participation and new trends of digital public deliberation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Behaviour – Political Socialization	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Parties	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Strategic Voting – Sincere Voting	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Politics – Government – State	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Public Affairs	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Individual in Politics	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Communication	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Power-Authority Legitimacy	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Participation	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Social Choice Theory	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Social and Political Movements	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Psychology	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
15	-	Final exam review	Lecture, group work, case study, discussion
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Alagan, R. & Seela Aladuwaka eds. (2018) Environment, Politics and Society. Emerald Publishing
Heywood, Andrew (2004) Political Theory. Palgrave Macmillan
Burnell, P. ed. (2006) Globalizing Democracy. Routledge Publisher.
Gladwell, Malcolm (2002). The Tipping Point: How Little Things can make a big difference. New York: Little, Brown and Company
Kuklinski, J.H. & Peyton, B. (2007) Belief systems and political non-decision making. pp. 45-64 in Oxford Handbook of Political Behavior, ed. R.J. Dalton and H.D. Klingemann. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Peterson, Steven A. & Somit, A. eds. (2011) Biology and Political Behavior. Emerald Publishing
Putman, R. (1993) Making Democracy Work. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
Scruton, R. (2014) The Soul of the World. NJ: Princeton University Press
Thomassen, J. ed (2005) The European Voter: A Comparative Study of Modern Democracies. Oxford. Oxford University Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	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.

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.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	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.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	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.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	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.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	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.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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)
Ders	14	3	42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	13	2	26
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	0	0	0
Laboratuvar	0	0	0
Okuma	13	1	13
Ödev	0	0	0
Proje Hazırlama	0	0	0
Seminer	0	0	0
Staj	0	0	0
Teknik Gezi	0	0	0
Web Tab. Öğrenme	0	0	0
Uygulama	0	0	0
Yerinde Uygulama	0	0	0
Mesleki Faaliyet	0	0	0
Sosyal Faaliyet	0	0	0
Tez Hazırlama	0	0	0
Alan Çalışması	0	0	0
Rapor Yazma	0	0	0
Final Sınavı	1	2	2
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	3	12	36
Ara Sınav	1	1	1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	3	4	12
Kısa Sınav	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	48	0	132