| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| SBU109 |
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
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 : |
Compulsory |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. ŞEBNEM GÜRSOY ULUSOY |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
|
| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
Objectives 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 |
Reading and literature review |
Introduction to Political Science, preliminary information on the basic concepts of course and the content. |
Narration, discussion |
| 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. |
Narration, discussion |
| 3 |
Reading and literature review |
What is State? Different definitions of state. Duty of state. Threats on the sovereignty of state. |
Narration, discussion |
| 4 |
Reading and literature review |
Political Power |
Narration, discussion |
| 5 |
Reading and literature review |
The Legitimacy of Political Power |
Narration, discussion |
| 6 |
Reading and literature review |
Social Layers |
Narration, discussion |
| 7 |
Reading and literature review |
The Governing and the Governed |
Narration, discussion |
| 8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Reading and literature review |
Political Participation |
Narration, discussion |
| 10 |
Reading and literature review |
Public Opinion |
Narration, discussion |
| 11 |
Reading and literature review |
Political Parties: Different political party types and party systems. |
Narration, discussion |
| 12 |
Reading and literature review |
Political Parties: Different political party types and party systems. |
Narration, discussion |
| 13 |
Reading and literature review |
Pressure Groups |
Narration, discussion |
| 14 |
Reading and literature review |
Political Ideologies |
Narration, discussion |
| 15 |
Reading and literature review |
Political Ideologies |
Narration, discussion |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| Kapani, M. (2017). Politika Bilimine Giriş. Ankara:BB101 Yayınları. |
| Heywood, A. (2013). Siyaset. 3. Baskı. Ankara: Adres Yayınları. |
| Öztekin, A. (2016). Siyaset Bilimine Giriş. 10. Baskı. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi. |
| Taşkın, Y. (2014). Siyaset: Kavramlar, Kurumlar, Süreçler. 1. Baskı. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları |
ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
| Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
|
0 |
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| 2 |
|
0 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
|
0 |
|
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.
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0 |
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| 2 |
Discusses the solutions of problems related to the field.
|
0 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of New Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.
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0 |
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| 2 |
Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of New Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Applies independent working methods related with New Media and Communication field.
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0 |
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| 2 |
Manages teamworks related with his / her field.
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0 |
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| 3 |
Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of New Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.
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0 |
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| 2 |
Summarizes the literature in his/her field.
|
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1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of New Media and Communication field.
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0 |
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| 2 |
Organizes group studies in his/her field.
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0 |
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| 3 |
Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Produces new information and techniques about his/her field.
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0 |
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| 2 |
Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.
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0 |
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| 3 |
Examines the results of studies related with New Media and Communication field.
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0 |
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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 |
11 |
2 |
22 |
| 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 |
7 |
3 |
21 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
3 |
15 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
39 |
0 |
102 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
102 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
4,0 |
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