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 2024-2025 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
1 2
Özhan DEMİRKOL (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

None

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 Learns Electoral Systems
LO03 Learns the concept of Political Trust
LO04 Learns the concept of Political Institutions
LO05 Semi-presidential 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. 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.
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. 2
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.
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. 2
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. 2
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. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduces the current topics in comparative politics Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Discusses theories of democratization Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Studies Political Parties Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Evaluates electoral systems Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
5 Discusses the content of political trust Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Explores institutional theories of politics Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Evaluates semi-presidential systems Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Examination Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Understands the politics of developing countries Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Understands the political participation Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Discusses the role of social media on politics Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
12 Discusses the institutional structure of authoritarianism. Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Discusses institutions of the European Union Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Focuses on the regional studies Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Studies the politics of migration Instruction Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Examination Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Examination 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 11:31