PUBLIC BUREAUCRACY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY431	PUBLIC BUREAUCRACY	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 provide examination of the concept of bureaucracy and its theories and the development process of public bureaucracy in Turkey.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as the concept of Bureaucracy, theoretic approaches, the relationship between the state and bureaucracy, the development of bureaucracy and its relationship with politics in Turkey.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the different meanings of bureaucracy.
Interpret the different theoretical comprehensions (Classical Liberal Theory, Liberal Pluralistic Theory, Elitist Theory, Marxist Theory) for the concept of bureaucracy.
Analyze the development and nature of the state and its relation with bureaucracy.
Discuss the relationship between the bureaucracy and politics in the historical context.
Summarize the development stages of bureaucracy in Turkey historically.

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	Defining the Bureaucracy Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Historical Development of Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Introduction to Bureaucracy Theories: Classical Liberal Theory and Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Liberal Pluralistic Theory and Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Elitist Theory and Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Marxist Theory and Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Introduction to Weber Bureaucracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Weber Bureaucracy II	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
11	Reading	Bureaucracy and Power	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
12	Reading	Development Process of Bureaucracy in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
13	Reading	Relations Between Bureaucracy and Politics in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	Relations Between Bureaucracy and Politics 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
Heper, M (1982). Burokrasi, Cumhuriyet Donemi Turkiye Ansiklopedisi. Volume 2. page 290‐297. Istanbul: Iletisim.
Farazmand, A. (2009) “Bureaucracy, Administration, and Politics: An Introduction”, in A. Farazmand (ed.) Bureaucracy and Administration, CRC Press, pp. 1-18.
Weber, M. (1946) “Bureaucracy” in HH. Gerth and C. Wright Mills (eds) From Max Weber: Essays in Essays in Sociology. Oxford University Press. pp. 80-85.

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