Information Package / Course Catalogue
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| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| 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 | ||||
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| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 159 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| 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 CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand major debates on key theories, arguments and issues in Political Science 2) identify and differentiate the various fields of Political Science 3) demonstrate a better empirical grasp of current political debates 4) read and analyse political problems, systems, ideologies and processes. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences | ||||
| 2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors | ||||
| 3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects | ||||
| 4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability | ||||
| 5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility | ||||
| 6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues | ||||
| 7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions | ||||
| 8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting | ||||
| 9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making | ||||
| 10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills | ||||
| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences | N | |
| 2) | Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors | N | |
| 3) | Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects | N | |
| 4) | Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability | N | |
| 5) | Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility | N | |
| 6) | Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues | N | |
| 7) | Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions | N | |
| 8) | Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting | N | |
| 9) | Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making | N | |
| 10) | Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills | N | |
| 11) | Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy | N |
| Prepared by and Date | EVRİM GÖRMÜŞ , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | EVRİM GÖRMÜŞ |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. EVRİM GÖRMÜŞ |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | What is Politics |
| 2) | Political Ideologies |
| 3) | States |
| 4) | Government and Regimes |
| 5) | Political Culture |
| 6) | Public Opinion |
| 7) | Midterm |
| 8) | Interest Groups |
| 9) | Parties and Elections |
| 10) | Political Institutions |
| 11) | Political Economy |
| 12) | Violence and Revolutions |
| 13) | International Relations |
| 14) | Conclusion &Review |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Michael Roskin et al (2010) Political Science: An Introduction, 12th Edition, Pearson. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped classroom method in tandem with professor lecture presentations with intense student participation and dynamic multi-media sessions. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Each student is required to complete weekly blackboard assignments on time. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | none | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
gormuse@mef.edu.tr 02123953600 Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 16 | 3 | 19 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 12 | 1 | 1 | 24 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 12 | 2 | 14 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 159 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||