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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
• Discuss the syllabus
• Identify the course expectations
• Discuss the requirements
• Discuss the flow of the course
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Review the syllabus
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2) |
• Discuss what politics is
• Discuss what political science is
• Identify the differences between politics and political science
• Discuss whether it is possible to analyze politics scientifically
• Compare empirical and philosophical traditions
• Discuss the history of politics
• Identify different conceptions of politics
• Define political science
• Discuss different traditions in political science
• Discuss the differences between politics and political science
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 3-18 |
3) |
• Define the concept of state
• Define the concept of nation
• Discuss the differences between the concepts of state and nation
• Discuss the birth of the modern state
• Discuss the conditions of being a state
• Identify the concept of state
• Discuss the historical development of state
• Identify the concept of nation
• Discuss the historical development of nation
• Discuss the concept of nation state
• Discuss the importance of nation state for the study of politics
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 85-101 and 106-109 |
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• Define the concept of society
• Discuss the connection between state and society
• Define social class
• Discuss the importance of social class for politics
• Discuss how politics affect societies
• Discuss how society affects politics
• Identify the concept of society
• Discuss the conditions of being a society
• Discuss the concept of social class
• Discuss the sources of social cohesion
• Discuss the sources of social division
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 85-101 and 106-109 |
5) |
• Define the concept of power
• Compare different sources of power
• Define the concept of authority
• Discuss the importance of authority for political leadership
• Define the concept of sovereignty
• Identify the concept of power
• Discuss the faces of power
• Identify the concept of authority
• Discuss the sources of authority
• Identify the concept of sovereignty
• Discuss the limits of sovereignty
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 71-87 |
6) |
• Define the concept of democracy
• Discuss the historical roots of democracy
• Discuss the elements of democracy
• Define the concept of legitimacy
• Discuss the importance of legitimacy for politics
• Discuss the ancient conceptions of democracy
• Discuss the modern conceptions of democracy
• Identify the concept of legitimacy
• Compare concepts of power and legitimacy
• Compare concepts of authority and legitimacy
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 71-87 |
7) |
• Evaluate students via Midterm
• Define politics
• Discuss the historical roots of political science as a discipline
• Compare concepts of power, authority and legitimacy
• Discuss the historical roots of state and nation
• Evaluate students’ comprehension of the material via midterm exam
• Compare different approaches to politics
• Discuss the challenges to studying politics scientifically
• Discuss the importance of legitimacy
• Compare different sources of authority
• Compare different sources of power
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8) |
• Define what political ideology is
• Discuss liberalism
• Discuss the impact that capitalism had on liberalism
• Identify the role of individual in liberal ideology
• Discuss conservatism
• Identify the role of tradition in conservative ideology
• Identify the importance of political ideologies for the study of politics
• Discuss the core principles of liberal ideology
• Discuss the differences between 19th century and 20th century liberal ideologies
• Discuss the core principles of conservative ideology
• Discuss the main differences between liberalism and conservatism
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 43-52 |
9) |
• Discuss socialism
• Discuss Marxism
• Contrast socialism and Marxism
• Discuss Fascism
• Discuss the similarities and differences between conservatism and fascism
• Discuss similarities and differences between liberalism and socialism
• Identify the core principles of socialist ideology
• Identify the core principles of Marxist ideology
• Discuss the differences between socialist and Marxist ideologies
• Identify the core principles of fascist ideology
• Discuss the implications of these ideologies for political systems in the 21st century
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Heywood (2011) s.80-97 okunması |
10) |
• Identify the concept of political systems
• Discuss the conditions of being a democratic system
• Discuss the role of political equality in democratic systems
• Discuss the role of independent judiciary in democratic systems
• Discuss the role of opposition in democratic systems
• Discuss the role of free media in democratic systems
• Define the concept of political system
• Identify the main components of a democratic system
• Compare direct democracy and representative democracy
• Analyze the shortcomings of representative democracy
• Discuss the contribution that participatory democracy can make
• Discuss how democratic systems have evolved over time
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 25-40 |
11) |
• Identify non-democratic systems
• Discuss the differences between democratic and non-democratic systems
• Compare authoritarian and totalitarian systems
• Compare examples of totalitarian systems
• Compare examples of authoritarian systems
• Discuss the ideological origins of non-democratic systems
• Identify the main components of an authoritarian systems
• Identify the main components of a totalitarian systems
• Discuss the differences between authoritarian and totalitarian systems
• Identify the ideological origins of authoritarian systems
• Identify the ideological origins of totalitarian systems
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 25-40 |
12) |
• Identify the basic components of a political system
• Discuss the role of executive in politics
• Discuss the role of judiciary in politics
• Discuss the role of legislature in politics
• Discuss the role of executive in democratic and non-democratic political systems
• Discuss the role of judiciary in democratic and non-democratic systems
• Discuss the role of legislature in democratic and non-democratic systems
• Discuss the meaning and importance of separation of power
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 315-377 |
13) |
• Discuss the role of bureaucracy in democratic systems
• Discuss the role of military in democratic systems
• Discuss the role of interest groups in democratic systems
• Discuss the role of non-state actors in democratic systems
• Identify the branches of bureaucracy
• Evaluate the role of military in democratic systems
• Discuss the role of bureaucracy
• Define interest groups
• Identify non-state actors
• Discuss the differences between civil society and interest groups
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 381- 421 |
14) |
• Identify social movements
• Compare 20th century and 21st century social movements
• Discuss the role of social movements in politics
• Identify international organizations
• Distinguish between governmental and non-governmental international organizations
• Discuss the role of international organizations in politics
• Define social movements
• Discuss the historical roots of social movements
• Discuss 20th century social movements
• Discuss 21st century social movements
• Identify the differences between social movements and civil society
• Define international organizations
• Discuss different examples of international organizations
• Discuss the role of non-state actors in politics
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Read Heywood (2013) pages 293-311 |
15) |
• • Evaluate students via final exam
• Define politics
• Discuss different approaches to studying politics
• Contrast different ideologies
• Compare different political systems
• Identify the role of different actors in politics
• Evaluate students via final exam
• Compare different approaches to studying politics
• Discuss the difficulties faced in studying politics scientifically
• Discuss the historical roots of modern state
• Discuss the historical roots of nation
• Exemplify the interaction between state and society
• Distinguish different sources of power
• Identify different sources of authority
• Compare democratic and non-democratic systems
• Discuss the importance of separation of power for democracies
• Discuss the role of non-state actors in politics
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level. |
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2) |
- To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field.
- To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence. |
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3) |
- To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication.
- To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts.
- To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. |
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4) |
- To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs.
- To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
- Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning. |
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5) |
- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
- To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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6) |
- To be able to conduct a basic level study independently.
- To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field.
- To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project. |
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7) |
- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources. |
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8) |
To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field.
- Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence. |
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9) |
- To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally.
- To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
-To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility.
- To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
- To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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10) |
- To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field,
- Identify learning needs and direct learning.
- To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning. |
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11) |
To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
- To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety |
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12) |
- To be able to conduct an advanced study independently.
- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field.
- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility. |
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