Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to Political Science ECON108 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Classes are conducted using face-to-face teaching methods.
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AKİF ÇARKÇI
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AKİF ÇARKÇI (Bahar)
Goals The aim is for students to have a general knowledge of political science, both conceptually and through contemporary application examples.
Course Content Politics and Political Science, Concepts, Institutions, State and Political Systems, Political Participation, Democracy, Political Thoughts and Ideologies, Global Politics
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 By the end of the semester, students will have a grasp of the fundamental concepts and contemporary approaches to political science.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week 30 concepts of politics and policy
2. Week The Historical Course of Political Science
3. Week Fundamental Concepts and Institutions of Politics
4. Week Explanation of concepts such as legitimacy, sovereignty, and similar terms.
5. Week The Scope, Methodology, and Techniques of Political Science
6. Week State and Political Systems
7. Week Political Participation
8. Week Democracy: The Concept, Its Development, Its Types
9. Week Contemporary Democracy Models
10. Week Political Thoughts and Ideologies: An Introduction
11. Week Liberalism, Conservatism
12. Week Socialism, social democracy, fascism
13. Week Political Forces (Parties, Pressure groups, Bureaucracy, etc.)
14. Week Global Politics
*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
13 Have the experience and ability to explain what they learn in written, oral and visual manner.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY13 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • -Heywood, A. (2007). Politics. Translated by B. Berat Özipek and others. Ankara: Liberte Publishing House. -Dursun, D. (2010). Political Science. Istanbul: Beta Publishing House. -Duverger, M. (1984). Introduction to Politics. Translated by Samih Tiryakioğlu, Istanbul: Varlık Publications. -Kapani, M. (2000). Introduction to Political Science. 12th Edition.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 3 42 126
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 40 40
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 206
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0