POLZ101 Introduction to Political Science

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLZ101
Name Introduction to Political Science
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course has two primary goals: 1) to provide you with basic introductory and historical information, analytical tools and knowledge that will be useful in comprehending the complex dynamics of politics and political science, 2) to help you understand the main features of politics in modern-state.

Course Content

This course aims to introduce you to the basic concepts, structures and processes of politics. It focuses on various political structures, institutions and actors within the general framework of modern-state.

Course Precondition

Resources

Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave. 2013.

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Introduction to the course and overview of the semester
LO02 Learn about the political science discipline and its relations to other disciplines.
LO03 Learn about the main political ideologies and birth of political ideas
LO04 To be able to define and discuss the basic concepts of politics and the birth of political ideas
LO05 To be able to examine and analyze the birth and evolution of the modern nation-state
LO06 To be able to define and discuss the concept of nation and theories of nationalism.
LO07 To be able to define and analyze democracy and modernization and the connection between the two.
LO08 MidTerm
LO09 To be able to discuss the political actors and their participation in politics
LO10 To be able to discuss the political actors and their participation in politics.
LO11 Discussion of the interest groups and social movements and their participation in politics
LO12 Discussion of political leadeship and the executive organ of the government
LO13 Discuss the role and importance of political culture in politics.
LO14 Learn the basic concepts and the discipline of International Relations
LO15 Recapping the Semester


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 1
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 1
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 1
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 1
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction and Overview Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Understanding Politics Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Political Ideas and Ideologies Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
4 Political Ideas and Ideologies Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Politics and the State Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Nation and Nationalism Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Democracy and Legitimacy Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
9 Governments, Systems and Regimes Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Parties and Party Systems Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Groups, Interests and Movements Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Political Executives and Leadership Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Political Culture Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Global Politics Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Recap Semester Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
17 Term Exams Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap

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