Introduction to Political Science

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Program Learning Outcomes

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Students will demonstrate their comprehensive knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of Political Science and International Relations as well as other related disciplines such as Law, Economics and Sociology.

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Students will interpret the structure, institutions and operation of national, international and supranational entities via utilization of the concepts and theories of Political Science and International relations and produce project reports that include possible solutions to problems of such institutions when necessary.

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Students will demonstrate that they have developed a comparative, analytical and interdisciplinary approach vis-à-vis human societies and political systems.

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Students will have improved their skills and awareness of personal responsibility and team membership through conducting group or independent research projects, doing internships and producing their graduation dissertations.

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Students will demonsrate proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collections methods.

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Students will prove their understanding of  the rapidly-evolving dynamics of national and global environments requires  constant self-assessment, life-long learning, and the ability to formulate innovative solutions to maintain their personal and professional development.

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Students should be able to critically evaluate the body of knowledge in political science, assess self-competency and direct self-learning efforts accordingly.

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Students will implement written and oral communication skills in English and Turkish in both academic and professional settings.

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Students should be able to effectively demonstrate their knowledge of written,  oral and reading skills in English both in international institutional settings and follow and interpret the global dynamics of the International Relations discipline.

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Students will demonstrate their social skills and experience required by public or private institutions or in the academia.

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Students will show empathy and respect towards societies other than one’s own.

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Students should be able to effectively utilize computer and information technologies commonly-used in the social sciences.

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Students will interpret domestic and international developments and express opinions, having acquired advanced knowledge and proficiency in the via communication with international scholars and students.

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Students will respect personal, social and academic ethical norms.

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Students should understand the personal, social, and ecological dimensions of social responsibility, and show duties of active and global citizenship.

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Students should know that universality of social-political and legal rights and social justice are the principle components of contemporary society, and that scientific thinking is an essential prerequisite for maintaining social advancement and global competitiveness.

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