Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to POLITICAL SCIENCE | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Ayşe ÇİÇEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Mehmed Ali GEMUHLUOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide information about the basic concepts and theories of political science as well as the functioning of basic institutions. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts of the political science,Political theories and ideologies,Structure of the State and Regime Types,Democratic Systems,Political Parties,Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion,Political Communication,Interest Groups and NGOs,Political Parties and Elections,Constitutional System: Parliaments,Executive Branch and Bureaucracies,Judicial Branch,Political Economy,Political Violence. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. discusses the scope of political science. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. defines the concept of politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. summarizes the development of political science discipline. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. summarizes the functions of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. compares the theories explaining the role of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. classifies states according to their structure and organization. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. discusses the basic concepts of political science. | 10, 16, 23, 9 | A |
| 3.1. develops a critical approach to the principles on which political ideologies are based. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. defines political theories. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. compares theories of democracy. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. explains the legislative-executive functions of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.1. summarizes the functions of parliaments. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.2. compares the characteristics of government systems. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 5. interprets contemporary democratic systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.1. defines the phenomenon of election and the differences of electoral systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.2. compares political party systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6. discusses the cultural dimensions of politics and the groups affecting politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.1. exemplifies of forms of political participation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.2. interprets the factors affecting public opinion. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.3. explains the impact of pressure groups and non-governmental organizations on politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of the political science | |
| 2 | Political theories and ideologies | |
| 3 | Structure of the State and Regime Types | |
| 4 | Democratic Systems | |
| 5 | Political Parties | |
| 6 | Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion | |
| 7 | Political Communication | |
| 8 | Interest Groups and NGOs | |
| 9 | Political Parties and Elections | |
| 10 | Constitutional System: Parliaments | |
| 11 | Executive Branch and Bureaucracies | |
| 12 | Judicial Branch | |
| 13 | Political Economy | |
| 14 | Political Violence |
| Resources |
| Heywood, A. (2022) Siyaset, Ankara: Adres Yayınları. Kapani, M. (2017) Politika Bilimine Giriş, Ankara: BB101 Yayınları. Kışlalı, Ahmet T. (2018) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: İmge Kitabevi. Roskin, Michael vd. (2022) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları. Yayla, A. (2021) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları. |
| newspapers, and additional articles as need arises. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PY1. Knows the basic concepts, theories and practices of Radio, Cinema and Television fields. | X | |||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | ||||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | ||||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | ||||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | X | |||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | X | |||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | ||||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | ||||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | X | |||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | X | |||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | X | |||||
| 12 | PY12. He uses his native language accurately and effectively, which is one of the requirements of his field, and can read and understand English field terminology at the B1 level. | ||||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | X | |||||
| 14 | PY14. He embraces his profession under all circumstances, within the scope of ethical, humane and conscientious values, and does not allow abuse. | X | |||||
| 15 | PY15.Informs the masses with visual, audio and written news or other projects that reflect reality in the public or private sector, radio, cinema or television media groups within the framework of Mass Media. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 38 | 38 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 150 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to POLITICAL SCIENCE | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Ayşe ÇİÇEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Mehmed Ali GEMUHLUOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide information about the basic concepts and theories of political science as well as the functioning of basic institutions. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts of the political science,Political theories and ideologies,Structure of the State and Regime Types,Democratic Systems,Political Parties,Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion,Political Communication,Interest Groups and NGOs,Political Parties and Elections,Constitutional System: Parliaments,Executive Branch and Bureaucracies,Judicial Branch,Political Economy,Political Violence. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. discusses the scope of political science. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. defines the concept of politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. summarizes the development of political science discipline. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. summarizes the functions of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. compares the theories explaining the role of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. classifies states according to their structure and organization. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. discusses the basic concepts of political science. | 10, 16, 23, 9 | A |
| 3.1. develops a critical approach to the principles on which political ideologies are based. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. defines political theories. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. compares theories of democracy. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. explains the legislative-executive functions of the state. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.1. summarizes the functions of parliaments. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.2. compares the characteristics of government systems. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| 5. interprets contemporary democratic systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.1. defines the phenomenon of election and the differences of electoral systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.2. compares political party systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6. discusses the cultural dimensions of politics and the groups affecting politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.1. exemplifies of forms of political participation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.2. interprets the factors affecting public opinion. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 6.3. explains the impact of pressure groups and non-governmental organizations on politics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts of the political science | |
| 2 | Political theories and ideologies | |
| 3 | Structure of the State and Regime Types | |
| 4 | Democratic Systems | |
| 5 | Political Parties | |
| 6 | Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion | |
| 7 | Political Communication | |
| 8 | Interest Groups and NGOs | |
| 9 | Political Parties and Elections | |
| 10 | Constitutional System: Parliaments | |
| 11 | Executive Branch and Bureaucracies | |
| 12 | Judicial Branch | |
| 13 | Political Economy | |
| 14 | Political Violence |
| Resources |
| Heywood, A. (2022) Siyaset, Ankara: Adres Yayınları. Kapani, M. (2017) Politika Bilimine Giriş, Ankara: BB101 Yayınları. Kışlalı, Ahmet T. (2018) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: İmge Kitabevi. Roskin, Michael vd. (2022) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları. Yayla, A. (2021) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları. |
| newspapers, and additional articles as need arises. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PY1. Knows the basic concepts, theories and practices of Radio, Cinema and Television fields. | X | |||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | ||||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | ||||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | ||||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | X | |||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | X | |||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | ||||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | ||||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | X | |||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | X | |||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | X | |||||
| 12 | PY12. He uses his native language accurately and effectively, which is one of the requirements of his field, and can read and understand English field terminology at the B1 level. | ||||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | X | |||||
| 14 | PY14. He embraces his profession under all circumstances, within the scope of ethical, humane and conscientious values, and does not allow abuse. | X | |||||
| 15 | PY15.Informs the masses with visual, audio and written news or other projects that reflect reality in the public or private sector, radio, cinema or television media groups within the framework of Mass Media. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |