Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to POLITICAL SCIENCE I | PPA1172290 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Salı 10:00-10:45 Salı 11:00-11:45 Salı 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Atila YAYLA |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Atila YAYLA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Introduce the basic concepts and theories of political science, enable understanding of political systems and political behavior, and provide a general overview of political science. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Definition and Purpose of Political Science,Basic Concepts (Fundamental Characteristics of State Structure),Basic Concepts - 2 (Political Power, Authority),Political Systems (Republicanism, constitutional monarchy),Political Ideologies (Liberalism, Communism, Socialism, and Fascism),Political Participation,Representation, Elections, and Voting,Political Parties and Party Systems,Groups, Interests, and Movements,Electoral Systems and Campaigns,Forms of Government: Presidential, Parliamentary, and Semi-Presidential Systems,Political Power,Decision-Making Processes and Political Leadership,Characteristics of Political Behavior and Political Psychology. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Become familiar with the fundamental concepts, history, and theoretical approaches in political science. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Learn about different political systems, how these systems work, political behavior, and political participation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Increase awareness about how political processes work, decision-making, and governance. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Acquire knowledge about the basic methods of conducting political science research. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Develop critical thinking skills on political topics. | 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 | Definition and Purpose of Political Science | Reading |
| 2 | Basic Concepts (Fundamental Characteristics of State Structure) | Reading |
| 3 | Basic Concepts - 2 (Political Power, Authority) | Reading |
| 4 | Political Systems (Republicanism, constitutional monarchy) | Reading |
| 5 | Political Ideologies (Liberalism, Communism, Socialism, and Fascism) | Reading |
| 6 | Political Participation | Reading |
| 7 | Representation, Elections, and Voting | Reading |
| 8 | Political Parties and Party Systems | Reading |
| 9 | Groups, Interests, and Movements | Reading |
| 10 | Electoral Systems and Campaigns | Reading |
| 11 | Forms of Government: Presidential, Parliamentary, and Semi-Presidential Systems | Reading |
| 12 | Political Power | Reading |
| 13 | Decision-Making Processes and Political Leadership | Reading |
| 14 | Characteristics of Political Behavior and Political Psychology | Reading |
| Resources |
| Atilla Yayla, Political Science, Ankara: Adres Yayınlarıı, 2015 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 6 | 84 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 176 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(176/30) | 6 | |||||
| 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 I | PPA1172290 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Salı 10:00-10:45 Salı 11:00-11:45 Salı 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Atila YAYLA |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Atila YAYLA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Introduce the basic concepts and theories of political science, enable understanding of political systems and political behavior, and provide a general overview of political science. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Definition and Purpose of Political Science,Basic Concepts (Fundamental Characteristics of State Structure),Basic Concepts - 2 (Political Power, Authority),Political Systems (Republicanism, constitutional monarchy),Political Ideologies (Liberalism, Communism, Socialism, and Fascism),Political Participation,Representation, Elections, and Voting,Political Parties and Party Systems,Groups, Interests, and Movements,Electoral Systems and Campaigns,Forms of Government: Presidential, Parliamentary, and Semi-Presidential Systems,Political Power,Decision-Making Processes and Political Leadership,Characteristics of Political Behavior and Political Psychology. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Become familiar with the fundamental concepts, history, and theoretical approaches in political science. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Learn about different political systems, how these systems work, political behavior, and political participation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Increase awareness about how political processes work, decision-making, and governance. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Acquire knowledge about the basic methods of conducting political science research. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Develop critical thinking skills on political topics. | 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 | Definition and Purpose of Political Science | Reading |
| 2 | Basic Concepts (Fundamental Characteristics of State Structure) | Reading |
| 3 | Basic Concepts - 2 (Political Power, Authority) | Reading |
| 4 | Political Systems (Republicanism, constitutional monarchy) | Reading |
| 5 | Political Ideologies (Liberalism, Communism, Socialism, and Fascism) | Reading |
| 6 | Political Participation | Reading |
| 7 | Representation, Elections, and Voting | Reading |
| 8 | Political Parties and Party Systems | Reading |
| 9 | Groups, Interests, and Movements | Reading |
| 10 | Electoral Systems and Campaigns | Reading |
| 11 | Forms of Government: Presidential, Parliamentary, and Semi-Presidential Systems | Reading |
| 12 | Political Power | Reading |
| 13 | Decision-Making Processes and Political Leadership | Reading |
| 14 | Characteristics of Political Behavior and Political Psychology | Reading |
| Resources |
| Atilla Yayla, Political Science, Ankara: Adres Yayınlarıı, 2015 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |