POLS423 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics I

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS423
Name Selected Topics in Comparative Politics I
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 7. 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


Course Goal / Objective

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

Course Content

It includes readings and presentations that evaluate the electoral systems and electoral processes and evaluate the theoretical studies on them with a critical view.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Landman, Todd. Issues and methods in comparative politics: an introduction. Routledge, 2002. Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003.

Notes

Landman, Todd. Issues and methods in comparative politics: an introduction. Routledge, 2002. Geddes, Barbara. Paradigms and sand castles: Theory building and research design in comparative politics. University of Michigan Press, 2003.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recognizes the topics of comparative politics
LO02 Recognizes the topics of political behaviour
LO03 Explores how trust in institutions is established
LO04 Studies Eastern European politics
LO05 Evaluates the role of political culture
LO06 Understand the importance of interpersonal trust
LO07 Understands the voting behaviour
LO08 Recognizes the politics of Western Europe
LO09 Studies the Middle Eastern politics
LO10 Discusses Asian studies
LO11 Studies presidential systems
LO12 Learns the parliamentary systems


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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values.
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 Political Behaviour Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Voting Behaviour Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Trust in Political Institutions Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Interpersonal Trust Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Political Parties Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Political Culture Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma
7 Eastern European Regional Studies Okuma Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Sınav Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
9 Batı Avrupa Okuma Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Middle Eastern Studies Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Asian Studies Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 United States of America Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Federalism Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Presidential Elections Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Parlaiamentary Systems Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Sınav Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav
17 Term Exams Sınav Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


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 11:29