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.
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
Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field.
2
Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
3
Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly.
X
4
Plans new media projects and implements them.
X
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
X
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
7
Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
X
9
To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
X
11
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
X
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
X
13
Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently.
X
14
Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations.
X
15
Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values.
X
16
Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary.
17
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
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
YMİ1138090
Fall Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Çarşamba 09:00-09:45
Çarşamba 10:00-10:45
Çarşamba 11:00-11:45
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Kevser Hülya YURDAKUL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Kevser Hülya YURDAKUL
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.
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
Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field.
2
Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
3
Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly.
X
4
Plans new media projects and implements them.
X
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
X
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
7
Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
X
9
To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
X
11
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
X
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
X
13
Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently.
X
14
Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations.
X
15
Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values.
X
16
Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary.
17
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
