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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. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU
Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
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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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Classroom |
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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? |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Development of Political Science and Different Approaches Used in Political Science |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
State, Nation and Nationalism |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Political Regimes |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Structure of State |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Pressure Groups, Social Movements and Political Parties |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Development, modernization, democratization |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Mid term exam |
Studying for exam |
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9 |
Understanding International Relations: Terms, Themes and Issues |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
Theoretical Approaches in International Relations I |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Theoretical Approaches in International Relations II |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Globalization, Issues and International Relations in a Globalized World |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
September 11 and its Aftermath |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Genereal Review |
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Discussion |
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15 |
Genereal Review |
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Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for exam |
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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 |
Number |
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 |
uses modern communication tools, methods and processes, collects and interprets data from different sources using |
4 |
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2 |
understands and explains the role of the public and private sector in the economy, the market economy and the function of the public sector |
2 |
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3 |
uses the information of profesional field about basic computer knowledge and skills |
4 |
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4 |
Collect quantitative and statistical data, makes analysis and interpretation |
2 |
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5 |
understands and interprets corecctly the feelenings, thoughts and behaviors of other people, express Themselves in written and oral form. |
4 |
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6 |
Aware of the social, scientific and ethical values ??and acts accordingly |
3 |
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7 |
Questions the traditional approach and methods of application,and he to develops and implements new ways of working if he considers it is necesaary |
4 |
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8 |
Individually and / or in a team, take responsibility, leadership, and effectively works |
4 |
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9 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly renews itself keeps track of the latest developments. |
5 |
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10 |
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5 |
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11 |
UseTurkish in academic life and work in accordance with the requirements of the uses of life. |
5 |
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12 |
Use different resources in accordance with the academic rules, synthesize the information gathered, and present them effectively in an area which has not been studied |
5 |
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13 |
Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the prerequisities of academic and business context |
5 |
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14 |
Develop scientific and ethical values in the fields of statistics-and scientific data collection |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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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 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 99 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.96 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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