| School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
| Course Code |
POLS 101 |
| Course Title in English |
Introduction to Political Science |
| Course Title in Turkish |
Introduction to Political Science |
| Language of Instruction |
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| Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom |
| Level of Course |
Introductory |
| Semester |
Güz |
| Contact Hours per Week |
| Lecture: 3 |
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| Estimated Student Workload |
159 hours per semester |
| Number of Credits |
6 ECTS |
| Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Expected Prior Knowledge |
none |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
| Overall Educational Objective |
To learn to apply analytical tools to understand the theories, empirical research and policy experiences in political science. |
| Course Description |
This course aims to introduce the basic analytical tools to examine major theories, concepts and approaches to Political Science. The course offers a broad survey of some of the major fields and topic areas in Political Science including comparative politics, international relations, political economy and political theory. It first introduces the basic terminologies and central concepts to analyze political processes, then continues with the comparison of different political ideologies, forms of government, and the role of the individual and the state. By acquainting students with the general theoretical framework in Political Science, the course will help students to obtain a better empirical grasp of current political debates. |
| Course Description in Turkish |
Bu dersin amacı siyaset biliminde var olan temel teorilerin, kavramların ve yaklaşımların tanıtılmasıdır. Ders Siyaset Bilimi’nin karşılaştırmalı siyaset, uluslararası ilişkiler, siyasal iktisat ve siyasal kuram gibi alt dallarının geniş bir incelemesini sunacaktır. İlk olarak siyasal süreçleri analiz etmek için kullanılan temel terminoloji ve kavramlar açıklanacak, ardından farklı politik ideolojiler, hükümet biçimleri, birey ve devletin rolü incelenecektir. Ders öğrencileri Siyaset Bilimi alanındaki genel teorik çerçeveyle tanıştırarak öğrencilerin mevcut siyasi tartışmaları kavramlaştırmalarında yardımcı olacaktır |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Siyaset Bilimi alanındaki temel teoriler, argümanlar ve konulara ilişkin başlıca tartışmaları anlamak;
2) siyaset biliminin çeşitli alanlarını tanımlamak ve ayırt etmek
3) güncel siyasi tartışmalara ilişkin daha iyi bir ampirik kavrayış sergilemek
4) Siyasi sorunları, sistemleri, ideolojileri ve süreçleri okumak ve analiz etmek.
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| 1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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| 2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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| 3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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| 4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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| 5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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| 6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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| 7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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| 8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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| 9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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| 10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
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S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Assessed by |
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Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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| Prepared by and Date |
EVRİM GÖRMÜŞ , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator |
EVRİM GÖRMÜŞ |
| Semester |
Güz |
| Name of Instructor |
Doç. Dr. EVRİM GÖRMÜŞ |
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