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:

POL101

Ders İsmi:

Political Science

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Laboratory	ECTS
3	0	0	6

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Required

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):

Assoc. Prof. Dr. ZEYNEP BANU DALAMAN
EMİR GÜL

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to introduce different approaches to the definition of political science and to analyze the concepts of power, legitimacy, authority, state and democracy and to apply concepts and theories to concrete political institutions and processes.
Course Content:	Political science and positivism, definition of political science, relationship with other social sciences, power, legitimacy, sovereignty, state, democracy, participation in political life, forms of participation and political behavior, political parties, bureaucracy, pressure groups-public opinion, selection and selection techniques

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Know different definitions and working methods of Political Science.
2) Understand the historical development of nation-state, different nation definitions and state theories.
3) Knows the institutional and legal framework of the relations between Central and Local Governments.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Can discuss different definitions, models of democracy and the functioning of liberal democracy in real life.
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)	Science, politics and science of politics - Historical development, approaches and concepts
2)	Political Philosopy
3)	Modern theories and different approaches in political science
4)	Ideologies and political science I
5)	Ideologies and political science II
6)	Politics and legitimacy
7)	Politics, state and power
8)	Midterm
9)	The area, scope and dimensions of politics in today's societies
10)	Political life, organization and institutions
11)	Politics and civil society
12)	Politics and economy
13)	Politics and communication
14)	Current issues of political science
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Prof. Dr. Esat Çam (2009), Siyaset Bilimine Giriş. Der Yayınları. İstanbul Ali Öztekin (2016), Siyaset Bilimine Giriş. Toplum, Devlet, Parlamento, Hükümet, Kamu Yönetimi. Siyasal Kitabevi. Ankara
References:	Andrew Heywood (2013), Siyaset. Adres Yayınları. Ankara Yüksel Taşkın (Ed.) (2015),Siyaset,Kavramlar,Kurumlar,Süreçler. İletişim.İstanbul

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	3	4	2
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	5
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	5
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	4
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.	4
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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