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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to Political Science Course Code : SB 205 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ANDAÇ ÇUHADAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Distinguishes the main concepts which belong to political science Explains political culture and political socialization. Analyzes the political socialization in school. Explains the reasons of existence of a state according to different ideologies. Explains state, nation, country, sovereignty. Distinguishes the types of states. Discusses nationalism. Explains the understanding of democratic state. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the main concepts which belong to political science and international political thoughts and developments. Course Contents : The contents of this course include introduction to the study of politics; terminology and methodology of political science; government and administration; executive, legislative, and judiciary; governance, political participation, political actors, government structures and processes; the basic concepts of political theory, comparative politics and international relations. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Social Studies classroom.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is politics? Main Concepts and theories none Lecture, question-answer, discussion 2 Political culture and political socialization pre-reading Lecture, question-answer, discussion 3 Political culture and political socialization pre-reading Lecture, question-answer, discussion 4 Basics of the politics pre-reading Lecture, question-answer, discussion 5 What is a state? pre-reading and research Lecture, question-answer, discussion 6 Nation-country-sovereignity pre-reading, research, observation Lecture, question-answer, discussion 7 Nation-country-sovereignity Nationalizm pre-reading, research, observation Lecture, question-answer, discussion 8 Examination Examination 9 Types of the states pre-reading, homework Lecture, question-answer, discussion 10 Politic power pre-reading Lecture, question-answer, discussion 11 Citizenship and politic systems pre-reading, research news Lecture, question-answer, discussion 12 Political Parties and Party systems pre-reading Lecture, question-answer, discussion 13 Propaganda and politic elements pre-reading Lecture, question-answer, discussion 14 Homework evaluation Presentation 15 Homework evaluation Presentation 16/17 Exam Examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)    Münci Kapani: Politika Bilimine Giriş  Cem Eroğul: Devlet Nedir?  Ozan Erözden: Ulus-Devlet  Toktamış Ateş: Demokrasi  Ahmet Taner Kışlalı: Siyaset Bilimi  Gökhan Atılgan- Attila Aytekin: Siyaset Bilimi Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 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 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 3 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 0 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 0 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 0 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 4 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 4 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 5 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 0 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 0 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 0 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 3 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 4 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 0 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 0 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 3 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 4 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 0 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 0 19 They value life-long learning. 0 * 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) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 76 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04 ECTS Credit: 3