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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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