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. Arzu DİLAVEROĞLU |
| 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 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | 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. Arzu DİLAVEROĞLU |
| 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 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |