Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL and ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE of TURKEY | SHZ1212313 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Salı 12:45-13:30 Salı 13:30-14:15 Salı 14:30-15:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK, Assist.Prof. Ergün DİLAVEROĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main objective of the course is to discuss how Turkey's political and administrative system is structured within the framework of actors and institutions. In this discussion, the basic concepts of political science and public administration will be introduced to the students and these concepts will provide a framework for understanding Turkey's administrative and political structure. The ultimate aim of the course is to provide a general perspective on the functioning of political and administrative institutions and to enable students to understand the relationship between political and administrative structure. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the Course, Political Structure and Meaning of Administrative Structure,Introduction to Political Science and Basic Terms in Political Science,Political Systems and Turkey's Political System,Political Ideologies,Government Mechanism,Political Participation and Public Opinion,Elections,Political Parties and Party Systems,The Concept of Administration and Scope of Public Administration,Organization of the State and Public Administration,Structure of Public Administration,Concept of Bureaucracy, Development and Problems of Bureaucracy,Local Governments,Evaluation of Public Administration Reforms in Turkey. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to discuss the political structure of Turkey. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Distinguishes the concepts of political system and government system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. Analyzes the main examples of political systems in the world and Turkey's political system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3. Discusses the systems of government and Turkey's system of government. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. Will be able to compare electoral systems. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Distinguishes the usage areas of different electoral systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. Explains the electoral systems applied in Turkey. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. Will be able to discuss political party systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1. Explains which party systems are practiced in which countries. | 10, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| 3.2. Defines Turkey's party system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. Will be able to discuss the administrative structure of Turkey. | 10, 16, 19, 37, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.1. Compares the centralized and decentralized forms of public administration. | 10, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| 4.2. Distinguishes between centralized and decentralized institutions and discusses their functions. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Will be able to criticize the phenomenon of bureaucracy and its problems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.1. Explains the relationship between bureaucracy and democracy. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.2. Explains the development of bureaucracy. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course, Political Structure and Meaning of Administrative Structure | Literature review |
| 2 | Introduction to Political Science and Basic Terms in Political Science | Literature review |
| 3 | Political Systems and Turkey's Political System | Literature review |
| 4 | Political Ideologies | Literature review |
| 5 | Government Mechanism | Literature review |
| 6 | Political Participation and Public Opinion | Literature review |
| 7 | Elections | Literature review |
| 8 | Political Parties and Party Systems | Literature review |
| 9 | The Concept of Administration and Scope of Public Administration | Literature review |
| 10 | Organization of the State and Public Administration | Literature review |
| 11 | Structure of Public Administration | Literature review |
| 12 | Concept of Bureaucracy, Development and Problems of Bureaucracy | Literature review |
| 13 | Local Governments | Literature review |
| 14 | Evaluation of Public Administration Reforms in Turkey | Literature review |
| Resources |
| Balcı, Asım& Nohutçu, Ahmet& Öztürk, Namık Kemal& Coşkun, Bayram (2008) Contemporary Approaches in Public Administration. Problems, Discussions, Solution Suggestions, Models, Reflections on the World and Turkey, Ankara: Seçkin. Eryılmaz, Bilal (2018) Public Administration, Kocaeli: Okutman Publishing. Heywood, Andrew (2010) Politics, Ankara: Adres Publications. Kapani, Münci (2016) Introduction to Political Science, Ankara: BB101 Publications. Roskin, Michael et al. (2013) Political Science, Ankara: Adres Publications. Yayla, Atilla (2015) Political Science, Ankara: Adres Publications. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | 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 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 114 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(114/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 and ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE of TURKEY | SHZ1212313 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Salı 12:45-13:30 Salı 13:30-14:15 Salı 14:30-15:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK, Assist.Prof. Ergün DİLAVEROĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main objective of the course is to discuss how Turkey's political and administrative system is structured within the framework of actors and institutions. In this discussion, the basic concepts of political science and public administration will be introduced to the students and these concepts will provide a framework for understanding Turkey's administrative and political structure. The ultimate aim of the course is to provide a general perspective on the functioning of political and administrative institutions and to enable students to understand the relationship between political and administrative structure. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the Course, Political Structure and Meaning of Administrative Structure,Introduction to Political Science and Basic Terms in Political Science,Political Systems and Turkey's Political System,Political Ideologies,Government Mechanism,Political Participation and Public Opinion,Elections,Political Parties and Party Systems,The Concept of Administration and Scope of Public Administration,Organization of the State and Public Administration,Structure of Public Administration,Concept of Bureaucracy, Development and Problems of Bureaucracy,Local Governments,Evaluation of Public Administration Reforms in Turkey. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to discuss the political structure of Turkey. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Distinguishes the concepts of political system and government system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. Analyzes the main examples of political systems in the world and Turkey's political system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3. Discusses the systems of government and Turkey's system of government. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. Will be able to compare electoral systems. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Distinguishes the usage areas of different electoral systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. Explains the electoral systems applied in Turkey. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. Will be able to discuss political party systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1. Explains which party systems are practiced in which countries. | 10, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| 3.2. Defines Turkey's party system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. Will be able to discuss the administrative structure of Turkey. | 10, 16, 19, 37, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.1. Compares the centralized and decentralized forms of public administration. | 10, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| 4.2. Distinguishes between centralized and decentralized institutions and discusses their functions. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Will be able to criticize the phenomenon of bureaucracy and its problems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.1. Explains the relationship between bureaucracy and democracy. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.2. Explains the development of bureaucracy. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course, Political Structure and Meaning of Administrative Structure | Literature review |
| 2 | Introduction to Political Science and Basic Terms in Political Science | Literature review |
| 3 | Political Systems and Turkey's Political System | Literature review |
| 4 | Political Ideologies | Literature review |
| 5 | Government Mechanism | Literature review |
| 6 | Political Participation and Public Opinion | Literature review |
| 7 | Elections | Literature review |
| 8 | Political Parties and Party Systems | Literature review |
| 9 | The Concept of Administration and Scope of Public Administration | Literature review |
| 10 | Organization of the State and Public Administration | Literature review |
| 11 | Structure of Public Administration | Literature review |
| 12 | Concept of Bureaucracy, Development and Problems of Bureaucracy | Literature review |
| 13 | Local Governments | Literature review |
| 14 | Evaluation of Public Administration Reforms in Turkey | Literature review |
| Resources |
| Balcı, Asım& Nohutçu, Ahmet& Öztürk, Namık Kemal& Coşkun, Bayram (2008) Contemporary Approaches in Public Administration. Problems, Discussions, Solution Suggestions, Models, Reflections on the World and Turkey, Ankara: Seçkin. Eryılmaz, Bilal (2018) Public Administration, Kocaeli: Okutman Publishing. Heywood, Andrew (2010) Politics, Ankara: Adres Publications. Kapani, Münci (2016) Introduction to Political Science, Ankara: BB101 Publications. Roskin, Michael et al. (2013) Political Science, Ankara: Adres Publications. Yayla, Atilla (2015) Political Science, Ankara: Adres Publications. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |