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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction to Political Science |
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| Course Code |
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EAS111 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN
Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the emergence of political science and its relations with other branches of the social sciences.
Explains issues traditionally interested in political science.
Identifies the major concepts of political science (like power, authority, legitimacy, sovereignty, citizenship, the state, nation, ethnicity, class) and particularly main elements of the state.
Analyses the emergence and development of nation-state.
Explains the main actors in political life, forms of political participation and the factors that affect the participation.
Defines the democracy and modernization and analyses relationship between democracy and modernization with regard to theoretical knowledge.
Explains the major concepts and theories of International Relations.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The main objective of this course is to analyse the issues and developments of political science and the basic concepts, approaches and methods used by political scientists. It particularly focuses on the concepts and issues like politics, legitimacy, power, authority, government and sovereignty, nation and nationalism, political culture, political participation (parties, interest groups and social movements), modernization and democracy. In this course, also, the formation of the nation-state and globalization will be discussed. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, students will be introduced to basic themes, concepts, issues and debates in the study of politics. The objectives of this course will be to help students develop an ability to analyze the problems and complexities of political life and to provide students with solid grounding for advanced courses in international relations. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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F.E.A.S. Classrooms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to Course: What is Politics? |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
Lecture |
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2 |
Development of Political Science and Different Approaches Used in Political Science |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
Lecture |
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3 |
State, Nation and Nationalism |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
Lecture |
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4 |
Political Regimes |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
Lecture |
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5 |
Structure of State |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
Lecture |
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6 |
Pressure Groups, Social Movements and Political Parties |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
Lecture |
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7 |
Development, modernization, democratization |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
Lecture |
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8 |
Mid Term Exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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9 |
Understanding International Relations: Terms, Themes and Issues |
Reading assignment |
Lecture |
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10 |
Theoretical Approaches in International Relations I |
Related subject on the books of Esat Çam and Tayyar Arı |
Lecture |
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11 |
Theoretical Approaches in International Relations II |
Related subject on the book of Tayyar Arı |
Lecture |
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12 |
Globalization, Issues and International Relations in a Globalized World |
Related subject on the book of Tayyar Arı |
Lecture |
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13 |
September 11 and its Aftermath |
Reading assignment |
Lecture |
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14 |
Genereal Review |
None |
Discussion |
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15 |
General Review |
None |
Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Prof.Dr. Esat Çam. 2005. Siyaset Bilimine Giriş. Der yayınları.
Tayyar Arı. 2012. Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş. Marmara Kitap Merkezi Yayınları.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
0 |
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2 |
Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. |
1 |
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3 |
Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
4 |
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Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. |
3 |
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5 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
2 |
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6 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
2 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
2 |
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8 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
0 |
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9 |
Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. |
0 |
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10 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
4 |
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11 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
2 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
3 |
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13 |
Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 88 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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