Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL SCIENCE | HM1139580 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Esra Çiğdem CEZLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK |
| Assistant(s) | Res. Ass.Dr. Yaşar GÖKALP |
| Aim | Provide an introduction to political science as a discipline; explore political science as a field of inquiry and main methods used by political scientists; provide an overview of basic theories, concepts, approaches, and actors of political science. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1. Basic concepts of political science,2. Political theories,3. Political ideologies,4. The structure of the State and Regime Types,5. Democratic Systems, 6. Political Parties,7. Elections and Voters,8. Interest groups and NGOs,9. Constitutional System,10. Legislative Bodies,11. Executive power and Bureaucracies,12. Judicial Power and Mediation,13. Political Culture and Public Opinion,14. Health Policies in Turkey and World. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Defines concepts related to political science. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Defines political theory, concept and ideologies. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Defines the legislative, executive and judicial functions of the state. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Defines contemporary democratic systems. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Defines state-society relations. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Defines the political parties and communication channels between the state and social groups. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 7. Evaluates the election phenomenon and the differences of election systems | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 8. Evaluates the social, economic and cultural dimensions of politics. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 9. Explains the constitutional system of the state. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 10. Explain the effects of the public opinion and the media on the political output. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Basic concepts of political science | Examination of related academic studies |
| 2 | 2. Political theories | Examination of related academic studies |
| 3 | 3. Political ideologies | Examination of related academic studies |
| 4 | 4. The structure of the State and Regime Types | Examination of related academic studies |
| 5 | 5. Democratic Systems | Examination of related academic studies |
| 6 | 6. Political Parties | Examination of related academic studies |
| 7 | 7. Elections and Voters | Examination of related academic studies |
| 8 | 8. Interest groups and NGOs | Examination of related academic studies |
| 9 | 9. Constitutional System | Examination of related academic studies |
| 10 | 10. Legislative Bodies | Examination of related academic studies |
| 11 | 11. Executive power and Bureaucracies | Examination of related academic studies |
| 12 | 12. Judicial Power and Mediation | Examination of related academic studies |
| 13 | 13. Political Culture and Public Opinion | Examination of related academic studies |
| 14 | 14. Health Policies in Turkey and World | Examination of related academic studies |
| Resources |
| Andrew Heywood (2013). Politics (fourth edition). UK: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 1. Michael Roskin et al, Political Science, 2013. 2. Daily newspapers and additional readings/articles on the daily subject. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Knows and uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; be open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | 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 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| 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 | 16 | 16 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 32 | 32 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 90 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(90/30) | 3 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL SCIENCE | HM1139580 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Esra Çiğdem CEZLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK |
| Assistant(s) | Res. Ass.Dr. Yaşar GÖKALP |
| Aim | Provide an introduction to political science as a discipline; explore political science as a field of inquiry and main methods used by political scientists; provide an overview of basic theories, concepts, approaches, and actors of political science. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1. Basic concepts of political science,2. Political theories,3. Political ideologies,4. The structure of the State and Regime Types,5. Democratic Systems, 6. Political Parties,7. Elections and Voters,8. Interest groups and NGOs,9. Constitutional System,10. Legislative Bodies,11. Executive power and Bureaucracies,12. Judicial Power and Mediation,13. Political Culture and Public Opinion,14. Health Policies in Turkey and World. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Defines concepts related to political science. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Defines political theory, concept and ideologies. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Defines the legislative, executive and judicial functions of the state. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Defines contemporary democratic systems. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Defines state-society relations. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Defines the political parties and communication channels between the state and social groups. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 7. Evaluates the election phenomenon and the differences of election systems | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 8. Evaluates the social, economic and cultural dimensions of politics. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 9. Explains the constitutional system of the state. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 10. Explain the effects of the public opinion and the media on the political output. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Basic concepts of political science | Examination of related academic studies |
| 2 | 2. Political theories | Examination of related academic studies |
| 3 | 3. Political ideologies | Examination of related academic studies |
| 4 | 4. The structure of the State and Regime Types | Examination of related academic studies |
| 5 | 5. Democratic Systems | Examination of related academic studies |
| 6 | 6. Political Parties | Examination of related academic studies |
| 7 | 7. Elections and Voters | Examination of related academic studies |
| 8 | 8. Interest groups and NGOs | Examination of related academic studies |
| 9 | 9. Constitutional System | Examination of related academic studies |
| 10 | 10. Legislative Bodies | Examination of related academic studies |
| 11 | 11. Executive power and Bureaucracies | Examination of related academic studies |
| 12 | 12. Judicial Power and Mediation | Examination of related academic studies |
| 13 | 13. Political Culture and Public Opinion | Examination of related academic studies |
| 14 | 14. Health Policies in Turkey and World | Examination of related academic studies |
| Resources |
| Andrew Heywood (2013). Politics (fourth edition). UK: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 1. Michael Roskin et al, Political Science, 2013. 2. Daily newspapers and additional readings/articles on the daily subject. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Knows and uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; be open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |