Arts and Culture Management
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UIS101

Course Name:

Introduction to Political Science

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University / Foreign Language

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 :

Öğr.Gör.Dr. MELTEM ERSOY

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HASAN DENİZ PEKŞEN
Assoc. Prof. AHMET BEKMEN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GÖKÇE BALABAN
Öğr.Gör.Dr. MELTEM ERSOY
Assoc. Prof. MEHMET KABASAKAL
Prof. Dr. UMUT AZAK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the fundamental concepts and topics of political science with the aim of making them literate in political science in particular and social sciences in general. The course is composed of two parts: the first part introduces the main concepts of political science and the second part talks about the political systems and actors in politics.

Course Content:

Politics vs. political science; state and nation; state and society; power, authority and sovereignty; democracy and legitimacy; political ideologies; democratic systems; authoritarian and totalitarian systems; executive, legislature and judiciary; bureaucracy, military, interest groups and non-state actors; social movements; regional and international organizations; globalization and the future of the nation state.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Identify basic concepts in political science
2) • Identify the differences between political ideologies
3) • Identify the differences between different political systems
4) • Analyze different actors’ impact on politics
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Discuss the syllabus • Identify the course expectations • Discuss the requirements • Discuss the flow of the course	Review the syllabus Log onto the OLB system to get familiarized with the course content and materials.
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	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	Read Heywood (2013) pages 85-101 and 106-109
4)	• 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	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	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	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
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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Heywood, Andrew (2011), Siyaset, Adres Yayınları Heywood, Andrew, Politics. (2013) Palgrave Macmillan 3rd edition ISBN-10: 0230363385
References:	Heywood, Andrew (2011), Siyaset, Adres Yayınları Heywood, Andrew, Politics. (2013) Palgrave Macmillan 3rd edition ISBN-10: 0230363385

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) 1- Has knowledge about art culture and aesthetic issues. 2-Has knowledge about art history which is specific to the field of art concerned. 3-Knowledge of art and design materials. 4-Has knowledge about art and design methods and techniques. 5-Has knowledge about legal regulations and procedures in the field of art concerned. 6-Has knowledge about the interdisciplinary interaction with which the related art field is related. 7-Has knowledge about research methods. 8- Has knowledge about methods of artistic criticism. 9-Knowledge of art and science ethics.
2) 1-Provides theory and application integrity. 2. Uses methods and techniques related to the field of art. 3-Evaluates the interaction of the subdisciplines within the field of art. 4-Based on the analysis has the ability to interpret. 5-Develops multi-dimensional perception, thinking, designing, practicing ability. 6-Concrete sensory perception.
3) 1-Works alone, independently and / or within the group, compatible and productive. 2- It takes place actively in project processes. 3-Share the original works about the field with the society and evaluate the results.
4) To be able to evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, - Being able to identify and learn learning needs. - Being able to develop a positive attitude about learning life.
5) To be able to inform related persons and institutions about issues related to the field; to be able to transfer ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems in writing and verbally. - To share ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems with experts and non-experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative data. -To organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility awareness and apply them. - Can use a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to monitor the information in the field and communicate with colleagues. - To be able to use information and communication technologies with the computer software at least at the level of European Computer Use License Advanced level required by the field.
6) - Be able to carry out an advanced study independently of the field. - Being able to take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field related applications. - Planning and managing activities for the development of employees under their responsibility in a project framework.
7) - To comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the process of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing results related to the field. - The universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values and having adequate consciousness about environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues.
8) Has knowledge of artistic criticism methods.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	1- Has knowledge about art culture and aesthetic issues. 2-Has knowledge about art history which is specific to the field of art concerned. 3-Knowledge of art and design materials. 4-Has knowledge about art and design methods and techniques. 5-Has knowledge about legal regulations and procedures in the field of art concerned. 6-Has knowledge about the interdisciplinary interaction with which the related art field is related. 7-Has knowledge about research methods. 8- Has knowledge about methods of artistic criticism. 9-Knowledge of art and science ethics.	2
2)	1-Provides theory and application integrity. 2. Uses methods and techniques related to the field of art. 3-Evaluates the interaction of the subdisciplines within the field of art. 4-Based on the analysis has the ability to interpret. 5-Develops multi-dimensional perception, thinking, designing, practicing ability. 6-Concrete sensory perception.	4
3)	1-Works alone, independently and / or within the group, compatible and productive. 2- It takes place actively in project processes. 3-Share the original works about the field with the society and evaluate the results.	4
4)	To be able to evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, - Being able to identify and learn learning needs. - Being able to develop a positive attitude about learning life.	3
5)	To be able to inform related persons and institutions about issues related to the field; to be able to transfer ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems in writing and verbally. - To share ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems with experts and non-experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative data. -To organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility awareness and apply them. - Can use a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to monitor the information in the field and communicate with colleagues. - To be able to use information and communication technologies with the computer software at least at the level of European Computer Use License Advanced level required by the field.	3
6)	- Be able to carry out an advanced study independently of the field. - Being able to take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field related applications. - Planning and managing activities for the development of employees under their responsibility in a project framework.	2
7)	- To comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the process of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing results related to the field. - The universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values and having adequate consciousness about environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues.	3
8)	Has knowledge of artistic criticism methods.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Homework Assignments	15	60
Midterms	15	45
Final	15	45
Total Workload		195