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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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Explain the emergence of political science and its relations with other branches of the social sciences.
Explain with which issues political science is traditionally interested in .
Identify the major concepts of political science (like power, authority, legitimacy, sovereignity, citizenship, the state, nation, ethnicity, class) and particularly main elements of the state.
Analyse the emergence and development of nation-state.
Explain the main actors in political life, forms of political participation and the factors that affect the participation.
Define democracy and modernization and analyse relationship between democracy and modernization with regard to theoretical knowledge.
Explain 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 sovereignity, 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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basic themes, concepts, issues and debates in the study of politics, problems and complexities of political life, 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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7 |
Development, modernization, democratization |
Related subject on the book of Esat Çam |
Lecture |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Studying for exam |
Written Exam- |
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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 |
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 |
Studying for exam |
Written Exam |
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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 |
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 |
Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy |
0 |
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2 |
Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. |
0 |
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3 |
Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. |
0 |
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4 |
Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy |
0 |
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5 |
Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. |
3 |
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6 |
Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. |
2 |
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7 |
Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. |
0 |
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8 |
Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. |
5 |
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Apply the methods of economic analysis. |
0 |
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10 |
Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems |
4 |
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11 |
Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. |
5 |
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12 |
Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. |
3 |
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13 |
Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. |
5 |
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14 |
Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
5 |
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15 |
Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. |
5 |
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16 |
Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. |
4 |
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17 |
Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
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 |
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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