POLS422 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics II

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS422
Name Selected Topics in Comparative Politics II
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 8. 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 Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To evaluate the different electoral systems and to create the ideal electoral system for different societies

Course Content

The content is designed to encourage critical and theoretical view on various issues of comparative politics.

Course Precondition

Resources

Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003. Stepan, Alfred. Arguing comparative politics. Oxford University Press, 2001.

Notes

Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003. Stepan, Alfred. Arguing comparative politics. Oxford University Press, 2001.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Current issues in Comparative politics
LO02 Democratization
LO03 Political Parties
LO04 Electoral Systems
LO05 Siyasal Güven
LO06 Political Institutions
LO07 Semi-presidential systems
LO08 Politics of Latin America
LO09 Politics of developing countries
LO10 Political Participation
LO11 Social Media and Politics
LO12 Authoritarian Institutions
LO13 Institutions of the European Union
LO14 Regional Studies
LO15 Göç Politikaları


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. 3
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. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 4
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. 4
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. 4
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. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
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. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduces the current topics in comparative politics Instruction
2 Discusses theories of democratization Instruction
3 Studies Political Parties Instruction
4 Evaluates electoral systems Instruction
5 Discusses the content of political trust Instruction
6 Explores institutional theories of politics Instruction
7 Evaluates semi-presidential systems Instruction
8 Mid-Term Exam Examination
9 Understands the politics of developing countries Instruction
10 Understands the political participation Instruction
11 Discusses the role of social media on politics Instruction
12 Discusses the institutional structure of authoritarianism. Instruction
13 Discusses institutions of the European Union Instruction
14 Focuses on the regional studies Instruction
15 Studies the politics of migration Instruction
16 Term Exams Examination
17 Term Exams Examination

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