POLZ304 Comparative Democratization

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

Information

Code POLZ304
Name Comparative Democratization
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 6. 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
1 2
Özhan DEMİRKOL (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To examine the democratization movements in the 20th century, to evaluate current problems regarding democracy in detail.

Course Content

This module includes reading and presantations on the evaluation of the theories democracy to comparatively address the democratization processes in different countries.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Møller, Jørgen, and Svend-Erik Skaaning. Democracy and democratization in comparative perspective: conceptions, conjunctures, causes, and consequences. Routledge, 2012. Vanhanen, Tatu. Democratization: A comparative analysis of 170 countries. Routledge, 2004.

Notes

Møller, Jørgen, and Svend-Erik Skaaning. Democracy and democratization in comparative perspective: conceptions, conjunctures, causes, and consequences. Routledge, 2012. Vanhanen, Tatu. Democratization: A comparative analysis of 170 countries. Routledge, 2004.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Reading and learning basic information and thinking with theoretical approaches
LO02 Gaining ability to identify problems and solve problems.
LO03 Learninig democratization processes.
LO04 Gaining analytical thinking, economic and political inquiry skills.
LO05 Gaining writing and research skills.


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. 4
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. 2
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. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 5
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself.
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. 3
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.
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.
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. 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The Definition of Democracy Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Democracies and its Varieties Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Definition of a State Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Cultural Determinants of Democracy Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Economic Determinants of Democracy Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Transition to Democracy Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Consolidation of Democracy Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Democracy in Plural Societies Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Consociationlism Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Elections in Plural Societies Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Democracy and Development Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Case Study: Democratization in Latin America Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Case Study: Democratization in Southern Europe Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Case Study: Democratization in Eastern Europe Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Studying for Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Studying for Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload (Hour) 141
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,64
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 13.05.2024 11:28