Introduction To Political Science

Course Code:

SPRI 121

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

Fransızca

Courses given by:

Cem Savaş

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to present the basic concepts of political science. Different definitions of the concept of politics, the explanations of the concepts of state and authority, which constitute their basic principles, and their effects on politics, the emergence and development of political ideologies are examined.

Course Content:

This course examines the definition of politics, the basic principles of political science, the structure of the state, the powers and functions of the state, and the emergence of political ideologies.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching & Learning Methods	Asssesments Methods
Explains the birth of politics	1,3,8	1,2,3	A
Explains the basic concepts of political science.	1,3,8	1,2,3	A
Grasps the relationship between the state and authority.	1,3,8	1,2,3	A
Explains the basic features and duties of the state and its institutions.	1,3,8	1,2,3	A
Understands the development and functions of the state.	1,3,8	1,2,3	A

Course Flow

Week	Topics
1	Introduction and Presentation of the Course
2	What is Politics?
3	Pioneers of Political Science
4	Founders of Modern Political Science
5	Dimensions of Politics
6	What is Ideology?
7	Features of Political Power
8	Midterm
9	What is State?
10	Pressure Groups
11	Political Parties
12	Political Elits
13	Media and Politics
14	Political Participation
15	Public Opinion
16	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook		Lecture notes (Word/PDF) prepared by the course instructor and shared in Google Classroom
Additionnal Resources		Münci Kapani (2017). Politika Bilimine Giriş. Ankara : BB101 Yayınları. Andrew Heywood (2013). Siyaset (Politics). İstanbul : Adres Yayınları. Ahmet Taner Kışlalı (2003). Siyaset Bilimi. Ankara : İmge Kitabevi.

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Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	100
Quizzes	0	0
Assignment	0	0
	Total	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADES		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADES		40
	Total	100
COURSE CATEGORY	Compulsory

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
		1	2	3	4	5
1	Students gain written and oral expression skills in French and Turkish languages at a level to follow the developments in the international arena.					X
2	Students can learn Turkey's political and social structure, the position of Turkey in the international system and can learn to defend their views on this issue.				X
3	Students can develop creative and analytical thinking and research skills based on collaboration and group work.					X
4	Understands and uses the basic concepts and theories of disciplines such as law, economics and sociology				X
5	Students participate in social responsibility projects and activities and gain awareness of social problems.	X
6	Students understand the scientific thinking skill using research methods in social sciences, make an oral presentation and write a dissertation.				X
7	Students evaluate the knowledge and skills related to the field and can be open to professional development.			X
8	Students can learn the structure of national and international institutions, understands their functioning, and creates solutions to problems by using the concepts and theories of its field.					X
9	Students internalize the concepts of social justice and the universality of law, understand the importance of social development and global competition, and analyze the similarities and differences between political systems.			X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration ( Including the exam week; 16* Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	20	3	60
Mid-terms	1	20	20
Quiz (attendance, oral, presentation, etc.)	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Final	1	25	25
Total Workload			150
Total Workload / 25 (h)			6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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