Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Political Science SBKY107 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. MEHMET ERTAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. MEHMET ERTAN (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to introduce different approaches to the definition of political science and to analyze the concepts of power, legitimacy, authority, state and democracy and to apply concepts and theories to concrete political institutions and processes.
Course Content The basic concepts of political science like power, state, legitimacy; the theories ıof democracy, political participation and ideologies
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands the basic topics of political science
2 To learn the basic concepts of political science
3 To learn the various perspectives on democracy
4 to understand the seperation of power principle and execution of governmental bodies
5 To learn basic assumptions of various ideologies
6 to understand the different dimensions of political participation
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The Basic Topics of Political Science
2. Week The Relations of Political Science with Other Sciences
3. Week Power, Authority, Legitimacy
4. Week State
5. Week Bureaucracy
6. Week The Relations between Legitimization and Executive Powers
7. Week Constitutions and Judgement
8. Week Globalization
9. Week Political Participation: Political Parties and Elections
10. Week Political Participation 2: NGOs
11. Week Democracy
12. Week Ideologies: Liberalism and Conservatism
13. Week Ideologies: Socialism and Social Democracy
14. Week Nationalization
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and grasp their details.
2 To have the knowledge of political science, political theory, public administration, international relations, political history, law, economics and business required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of Political Science and Public Administration
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of political science and public administration and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies
5 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation
7 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas
8 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of public administration with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
8 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of public administration with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 0 0 5 5 12 0
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Andrew Heywood, Siyaset, Adres Yayıncılık, 2017
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 3 14 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 30 30
Quiz 1 1 15.5 15.5
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0