PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY328	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE	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 improve aptitude for recognizing and explaining the changes that occur in the fulfilment and management of public services in today's world where advanced information, communication and technological development take place.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include concepts as in What is the digital age? E-service understanding in public administration; What is e-government, e-governance, e-democracy, e-citizen? What is the development and are stages in political, economic, technological and social terms? comparison of strengths and weaknesses of e-government application, explanation and discussion of e-governance, e-democracy, e-citizen concepts, normative values and ethics in public administration in the digital age, the future of e-government applications in the World and Turkey.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyze the impact of digitalization on public administration.
List the development and stages of e-government with political, economic, social and technological effects.
Explain e-government application as a tool for developing and facilitating public services with its strengths and weaknesses.
Assess e-service understanding in public administration over e-governance, e-democracy, e-citizen applications.
Compare e-government applications in the World and in Turkey.
Explain the basic policy issues related to the Internet and e-government, including democracy, social equality, digital division, privacy and security.

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	What is the digital age? Introduction to the Effects of Public Administration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	E-service understanding in public administration; e- government, e- governance, e- democracy, e-citizen	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	What is e-government? What is the development and are stages in political, economic, technological and social terms?	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	E-government Application in Public Administration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Comparison of strengths and weaknesses of e-government application	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Financing, Administration, Providing Attendance in the E-government Application	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Explanation of And Discussion on E-Governance, E- Democracy, E-Citizen	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Education and Research on Public Administration in The Digital Age	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
11	Reading	Bureaucracy in The Digital Age	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
12	Reading	Normative Values and Ethics in Public Administration in the Digital Age	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
13	Reading	Public Administration in the Digital Age	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
14	Reading	The Future of E-Government Applications in the World and Turkey.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
15	Reading	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ustuner, Y. (2011) “Kamu Yonetimi ve Teknoloji”. KAYFOR 2010. TODAIE Publishing No: 360
Yildirim, M. (2011). E-Devlet ve Yurttas Odakli Kamu Yonetimi. Ankara: Nobel Publications. Page: 99-106.
West, D. M. (2007) Digital Government: Technology and Public Sector Performance. Oxford: Princeton 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	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	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	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