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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction to Polticial 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? |
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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Development, modernization, democratization |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
Lecture |
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8 |
Mid Term Exam |
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- |
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9 |
Understanding International Relations: Terms, Themes and Issues |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
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 Ari |
Lecture |
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12 |
Globalization, Issues and International Relations in a Globalized World |
Related subject on the book of Tayyar Ari |
Lecture |
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13 |
September 11 and its Aftermath |
Reading assignment |
Lecture |
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14 |
General Review |
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Discussion |
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15 |
General Review |
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Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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- |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Tayyar Arı. 2012. Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş. Marmara Kitap Merkezi Yayınları.
Prof.Dr. Esat Çam. 2005. Siyaset Bilimine Giriş. Der 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 |
Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics |
1 |
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2 |
Explains Econometric concepts |
1 |
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3 |
Estimates the model consistently and analyzes & interprets its results |
0 |
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4 |
Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts |
1 |
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5 |
Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models |
0 |
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6 |
Describes the necessary concepts of Business |
1 |
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7 |
Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems |
2 |
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8 |
Collects, edits, and analyzes data |
1 |
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9 |
Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research |
0 |
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10 |
Effectively works, take responsibility, and the leadership individually or as a member of a team |
5 |
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11 |
Awareness towards life-long learning and follow-up of the new information and knowledge in the field of study |
4 |
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12 |
Develops the ability of using different resources in the form of academic rules, synthesis the information gathered, and effective presentation in an area which has not been studied |
4 |
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13 |
Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context |
4 |
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14 |
Good understanding, interpretation, efficient written and oral expression of the people involved |
4 |
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15 |
Questions traditional approaches and their implementation while developing alternative study programs when required |
4 |
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16 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values |
2 |
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17 |
Follows actuality, and interprets the data about economic and social events |
5 |
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18 |
Improves himself/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development |
5 |
| * 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 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 104 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.16 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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