Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to teach students how to think, read and write critically in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
Course Content:
This course will start by teaching students how to write a response paper, conduct literature review and write an academic paper in the political science. Then the students will learn how to crticially read and analyze political science texts and primary sources.
Course Methodology:
1. Lecture 2. In-class activities 3. Discussion 4. Field trip
Course Evaluation Methods:
A. Response Paper B. Weekly assignments C. Reserach Paper
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assesment Methods |
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Understand the fundamentals of analytical reading and writing
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1,2,3,4,5 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
| Learn how to read an academic paper | 1,2,3,4,5 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
| Learn how to analyze an academic paper | 1,2,3,4,5 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
| Properly incorporate the work of other authors into your own writing | 1,2,3,4,5 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
| Contextualizing the primary source | 1,2,3,4,5 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
| Conduct a literature review on the concepts and theories about the research topic | 4,5,6 | 1,2,3,4 | A,B,C |
| Structure an academic paper at the macro and micro level | 4,5,6 | 1,2,3 | A,B,C |
Course Flow
| WEEK | TOPICS |
READINGS
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| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | How to write a research paper in political science? |
Williams (2014), pp 10-28
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| 3 | Conducting research in political science: Finding, evaluating and using sources and taking effective notes |
Williams (2014), pp 30-51
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| 4 | Preparing a literature review | Galvan (2017), pp 3-16 |
| 5 | Field trip to library | Galvan (2017), pp 18-27 |
| 6 | Citation and bibliography | Williams (2014), pp 71-108 |
| 7 | Previewing and annotation of political science texts | Williams (2014), pp 52-68 |
| 8 | Annotation of primary texts in political science | Williams (2014), pp 31-33 & pp 38-48 |
| 9 | Evaluation of evidence and sources in political science texts | Galvan (2017), pp 51-63 |
| 10 | Evaluation of arguments in political science texts | Barnet and Bedau (2016), pp. 71-82 |
| 11 | Contextualization of primary texts in political science | Galvan (2017), pp 13-18 |
| 12 | Corroboration of sources | Galvan (2017), 95-122 |
| 13 | How to write a political opinion/response paper? | Barnet and Bedau (2016), pp. 110-134 |
| 14 | In-Class Exercises | |
| 15 | OVERVIEW |
Recommended Sources
| Recommended Sources | |
| Textbooks |
Kristen Williams (2014) “Research and Writing Guide for Political Science”
Galvan, J. L., & Galvan, M. C. (2017). Writing literature reviews: A guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences. Routledge.
Adler and Van Doren “How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading” |
| Additional Resources |
Ashley Leeds“Writing a research Paper for a Graduate Seminar in Political Science”
Kate L. Turabian, “The Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers”
Barnet, S., & Bedau, H. (2016). Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing: A Brief Guide to Argument. Boston: Bedford/St. |
Assessment
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ASSESMENT |
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| IN TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Response Paper | 1 | 20 |
| Final Research paper | 1 | 40 |
| Weekly assignments | 3 | 10 |
| Attandance & Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution Of Final Research Paper To Overall Grade | % 40 | |
| Contribution Of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade | % 60 | |
| Total | 100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 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. | X | |||||
| 2 | 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. | X | |||||
| 3 | Students will demonstrate that they have developed a comparative, analytical and interdisciplinary approach vis-à-vis human societies and political systems. | X | |||||
| 4 | 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. | X | |||||
| 5 | Students will demonsrate proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collections methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | 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. | X | |||||
| 7 | Students should be able to critically evaluate the body of knowledge in political science, assess self-competency and direct self-learning efforts accordingly. | X | |||||
| 8 | Students will implement written and oral communication skills in English and Turkish in both academic and professional settings. | X | |||||
| 9 | 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. | X | |||||
| 10 | Students will demonstrate their social skills and experience required by public or private institutions or in the academia. | X | |||||
| 11 | Students will show empathy and respect towards societies other than one’s own. | X | |||||
| 12 | Students should be able to effectively utilize computer and information technologies commonly-used in the social sciences. | X | |||||
| 13 | 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. | X | |||||
| 14 | Students will respect personal, social and academic ethical norms. | X | |||||
| 15 | Students should understand the personal, social, and ecological dimensions of social responsibility, and show duties of active and global citizenship. | X | |||||
| 16 | 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. | X | |||||
ECTS
| Course Category | Expertise/Field Courses | ||
| ECTS/Work Load Table | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Assignments | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| Final Paper | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Work Load | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 6 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 | ||
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