| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Political Sciences | İKT207 | 3. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. MEHMET ERTAN |
| Instructors |
MEHMET ERTAN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of political science in their relation to other social sciences. |
| Course Content | Definition of political science, approaches to political science, ideology, constitutions, media and political science, regimes, political parties, non governmental organizations, religion and politics, gender and politics. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Students can explain basic concepts, principles and institutions of political science. - Students can summarize the historical development process, position in other social sciences and mutual interactions of political science. - Students can comment on political life and developments in the country using basic concepts of political science. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction | |
| 2. Week | Political Science and Its Relation with Other Sciences | |
| 3. Week | The Basic Concepts of Political Science I: Power, Authority and Legitimacy | |
| 4. Week | The Basic Concepts of Political Science II: State | |
| 5. Week | The Basic Concepts of Political Science III: Democracy | |
| 6. Week | Legislation and Judiciary | |
| 7. Week | Execution and Types of Government | |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9. Week | Political Participation I: Elections | |
| 10. Week | Political Participation II: Political Parties | |
| 11. Week | Political Participation III: Pressure and Interest Groups | |
| 12. Week | Ideologies I: Liberalism and Conservatism | |
| 13. Week | Ideologies II: Socialism and Social Democracy | |
| 14. Week | Globalization |
| Andrew HEYWOOD, Siyaset, İstanbul: Adres Yayınları, 2007. Gökhan Atılgan ve Attila Aytekin (der.) Siyaset Bilimi: Kavramlar, İdeolojiler, Disiplinler Arası İlişkiler, İstanbul: Yordam Kitap, 2012. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
