Political Science and İnternational Relations(English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

POL311

Ders İsmi:

Political Parties,Interest Groups and Elections

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Laboratory	ECTS
2	0	0	5

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

RA MUHAMMET ÖZCAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to ensure that students get the information about functions, organization and history of political parties. This course analyzes different types of parties and elections, the impact that they have on society and political systems, who runs in elections, how do the voters behave. This course studies the development of political parties, interest groups and electoral systems, emphasizing the analytical component (how and why) in addition to the standard descriptive approach (what).

Course Content:

1- Organization and function of political parties

2- Electoral systems, electoral campaigns and voter behavior (who participates and why?)

3- Effect on interest groups to political parties's agendas and elections.

4- The relationship between democracy and political parties

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Political Parties and Democracy	Diamond, L., & Gunther, R. (2001). Political Parties and Democracy (A Journal of Democracy Book) (First Edition (US) First Printing ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.
2)	Political Parties and Democracy	Diamond, L., & Gunther, R. (2001). Political Parties and Democracy (A Journal of Democracy Book) (First Edition (US) First Printing ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.
3)	Political Parties and Democracy	Diamond, L., & Gunther, R. (2001). Political Parties and Democracy (A Journal of Democracy Book) (First Edition (US) First Printing ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.
4)	Political Parties and Democracy	Diamond, L., & Gunther, R. (2001). Political Parties and Democracy (A Journal of Democracy Book) (First Edition (US) First Printing ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.
5)	Electoral Systems	Farrell, D. M. (2011). Electoral Systems: A Comparative Introduction (2nd ed.). Red Globe Press.
6)	Electoral Systems	Farrell, D. M. (2011). Electoral Systems: A Comparative Introduction (2nd ed.). Red Globe Press.
7)	Electoral Systems	Farrell, D. M. (2011). Electoral Systems: A Comparative Introduction (2nd ed.). Red Globe Press.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Electoral Systems	Farrell, D. M. (2011). Electoral Systems: A Comparative Introduction (2nd ed.). Red Globe Press.
10)	Electoral Systems and Interest Groups	Hrebenar, R. J., Benedict, R., Burbank, M. J., & Thomas, C. S. (1999). Political Parties, Interest Groups, And Political Campaigns. Van Haren Publishing.
11)	Electoral Systems and Interest Groups	Hrebenar, R. J., Benedict, R., Burbank, M. J., & Thomas, C. S. (1999). Political Parties, Interest Groups, And Political Campaigns. Van Haren Publishing.
12)	Electoral Systems and Interest Groups	Hrebenar, R. J., Benedict, R., Burbank, M. J., & Thomas, C. S. (1999). Political Parties, Interest Groups, And Political Campaigns. Van Haren Publishing.
13)	Electoral Systems and Interest Groups	Hrebenar, R. J., Benedict, R., Burbank, M. J., & Thomas, C. S. (1999). Political Parties, Interest Groups, And Political Campaigns. Van Haren Publishing.
14)	Electoral Systems and Interest Groups	Hrebenar, R. J., Benedict, R., Burbank, M. J., & Thomas, C. S. (1999). Political Parties, Interest Groups, And Political Campaigns. Van Haren Publishing.
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Diamond, L., & Gunther, R. (2001). Political Parties and Democracy (A Journal of Democracy Book) (First Edition (US) First Printing ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.

Farrell, D. M. (2011). Electoral Systems: A Comparative Introduction (2nd ed.). Red Globe Press.

Hrebenar, R. J., Benedict, R., Burbank, M. J., & Thomas, C. S. (1999). Political Parties, Interest Groups, And Political Campaigns. Van Haren Publishing.

References:

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations
2) Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework
3) Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects
4) Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies
5) Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.
6) To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies
7) Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities
8) To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.
9) To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.
10) Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.
11) Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations	4
2)	Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework	4
3)	Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects	4
4)	Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies	4
5)	Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.	4
6)	To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies	4
7)	Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities	3
8)	To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.	4
9)	To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.	4
10)	Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.	3
11)	Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.	4

Assessment & Grading

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