Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Comparative Politics SBKY408 Turkish Compulsory 8. 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 (Bahar)
Goals The aim of this course is to examine the development of a comparative field of political analysis since the beginning of a search for a model that can explain different political systems.
Course Content This course includes the comparison of democratic and autocratic regimes, the relationship between democracies and the level of economic development, the study of different forms of government.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Participants will be able to identify and list research questions and variables at the center of comparative political analysis.
2 Participants will be able to evaluate the contributions of the models and methods used in comparative political analysis to the field of political science.
3 Participants will be able to discuss and interpret the findings of different models used to compare political systems.
4 Participants will acquire the skills to examine and evaluate the methods used in comparative political analysis.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction
2. Week Comparative politics: definitions and objectives
3. Week Analysis methods of comparative politics
4. Week Case study
5. Week Comparative study
6. Week Global comprasion
7. Week Developmentalist approach
8. Week Developmentalist approach
9. Week Dependency Approach
10. Week Institutionalist Approach
11. Week Political Culture
12. Week State
13. Week Bureaucracy
14. Week Democraticization
*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 Explains and interprets the fundamental concepts and theories related to political science, public administration, law, urbanization, and environmental studies.
2 Conducts scientific research in the field of political science and public administration; carries out the research process by using appropriate methods and techniques.
3 Evaluates public administration, public policy, local governments, and governance processes from an analytical and critical perspective.
4 Analyzes national and international political and administrative developments from a comparative perspective.
5 Applies the theoretical and practical knowledge accumulated in the field to practices in the public sector, private sector, and civil society.
6 Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills; sustains personal and professional development with an awareness of lifelong learning.
7 Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors in accordance with ethical values, guided by a sense of social responsibility and public interest.
8 Analyzes the administrative structure and functioning of central and local public institutions in Türkiye.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5
PY7 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Ruth Lane, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset Sanatı
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 30 30
Quiz 1 15.5 15.5
Final 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0