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Course Description Course Name : Political Systems Course Code : HFS420 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Grasps political ideologies. Be informed about political theories of perception of man and society. Has an idea about the results of the application of political systems. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims at students to learn contemporary political ideologies and a variety of country systems formed around these ideologies. . Course Contents : In this course, a variety of contemporary political ideologies, and a variety of country systems formed around these ideologies will be discussed. Furthermore, which social conditions in which these ideologies started to co-exsit with will be analyzed. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty of Law amps.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Political ideologies. reading Presentation and discussion. 2 Political ideologies. reading Presentation and discussion. 3 Political ideologies. reading Presentation and discussion. 4 Political ideologies. reading Presentation and discussion. 5 Political ideologies. reading Presentation and discussion. 6 Participation in the management of the state and theories of democracy. reading Presentation and discussion. 7 Midterm reading - 8 Participation in the management of the state and theories of democracy reading Presentation and discussion. 9 Capitalism and the reasons of underdevelopment reading Presentation and discussion. 10 The construction of political systems, the bourgeois and socialist revolutions (France, Russia, China). reading Presentation and discussion. 11 The construction of political systems, the bourgeois and socialist revolutions (France, Russia, China). reading Presentation and discussion. 12 England (United Kingdom) reading Presentation and discussion. 13 United States of America reading Presentation and discussion. 14 France reading Presentation and discussion. 15 Germany reading Presentation and discussion. 16/17 Final exam. reading -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Birsen Örs (Der), Modern Siyasal İdeolojiler. İstanbul, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.  Ahmet Taner Kışlalı, Siyasal Sistemler, Ankara, İmge.  Cem Eroğul, Çağdaş Devlet Düzenleri, Ankara, İmaj. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 5 2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 3 3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 2 4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 4 5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 2 6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 4 7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 2 8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 3 9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 4 10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 4 11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 2 12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 5 13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 3 14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 5 15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 3 16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 2 2 4 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 40 Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.6 ECTS Credit: 2