Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Political Science POLS107 English Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SOPHIE NANYONGA
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SOPHIE NANYONGA (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 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.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Siyaset biliminin geleneksel olarak hangi konularla ilgilendiğini ifade eder.
3 Demokrasi kavramına farklı yaklaşımları öğrenir
4 Devlet organlarının işleyişi ve kuvvetler ayrılığı prensiplerini anlar
5 Siyaset biliminin temel kavramlarını bilir
6 Siyasi katılımın farklı boyutlarına hakim olur
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Siyaset Biliminin Temel Konuları
2. Week Siyaset Biliminin Diğer Bilimlerle İlişkisi
3. Week İktidar, Otorite, Meşruiyet
4. Week Devlet
5. Week Demokrasi
6. Week Yasama ve Yürütme
7. Week Anayasalar ve Yargı Kuvveti
8. Week Küreselleşme Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Siyasal Katılım 1: Siyasal Partiler ve Seçimler
10. Week Siyasi Katılım 2: Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları
11. Week Bürokrasi
12. Week İdeolojiler: Liberalizm ve Muhafazakarlık
13. Week İdeolojiler: Sosyalizm ve Sosyal Demokrasi
14. Week Siyasal Sistemlerin Sınıflandırılması
*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
6 Having competence of written and verbal communication in Turkish; being able to speak a foreign language at a level to exchange ideas on the field of international relations
7 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas
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
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
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)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 45 45
Quiz 1 1 11 11
Final 1 55 55
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0