| 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 |
Fall |
| 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) 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.
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| 1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
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| 2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
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| 3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences |
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| 4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
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| 5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
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| 6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
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| 7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
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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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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
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An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences |
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An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
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An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
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| 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 |
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States |
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Government and Regimes |
| 5) |
Political Culture |
| 6) |
Public Opinion |
| 7) |
Midterm |
| 8) |
Interest Groups |
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Parties and Elections |
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Political Institutions |
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Political Economy |
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Violence and Revolutions |
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International Relations |
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Conclusion &Review |
Information Package / Course Catalogue