INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define basic concepts about gastronomy.	0
2	Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts about the field to the fields of social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.			2
2	Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Categorize food hygiene and safety into accepted standards and practices.	0
2	Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.	0
2	Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.	0
3	Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.	0
4	Plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They calculate costs in the food and beverage field.	0
2	They carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.	0
3	They organizes participation to national and international competitions and fairs in its field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by accepting the lifelong learning as a principle.	0
2	Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They express their ideas using presentation and communication techniques in deliberate and verbal ways.			2
2	They organize activities related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They interpret ethical values and legal regulations related to their profession in the direction of the substances in the legislation.			2
2	Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.		1
3	Perform scientific researches using knowledge and skills related to his field.	0

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