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Level of course unit |
Course unit code |
Type of course unit |
Semester of course unit |
Local credit |
ECTS credit |
Syllabus |
| INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE |
First cycle |
HİT 121 |
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4.00 |
4.00 |
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Description of course unit
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Prerequisites and course requisities
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Language of instruction
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Turkish
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Coordinator
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Asist. Prof Murat BAŞARIR
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Lecturer(s)
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Asist. Prof Murat BAŞARIR
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Teaching assitant(s)
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Mode of delivery
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Conference
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Course objective
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To understand the functioning of the basic concepts of the Political Unit in the political system, to analyze the results they produce.
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Course description
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It deals with the basic concepts within the scope and dimensions of Political Science.
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Basic concepts to be covered in the course and preliminary information about the content of the course.
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What is politics? Etymological connotations of the concepts of politics. Different meanings of politics from the perspective of conflict and reconciliation.
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The scope of political science, the techniques it uses and its relationship with other disciplines
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The understanding of politics in ancient and medieval times. Aristotle, Plato, Cicero, St Augustine, Thomas Agunias
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Politics in the modern period and the 19th century. Machiavelli, Montesquieu, A.comte, K.marx
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What is the state, the elements of the state, the source of the state, the personality of the state
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Political power, authority, sovereignty concepts and their relations
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Social Stratification and Political Power
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Elite theories
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What is political participation, what are its dimensions?
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What is public opinion, its formation, its power to influence political power
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Political parties. General information, functions, typology
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Pressure groups
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Voting rights and election systems
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Political System and Political Culture
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Politics and ethics
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
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Defines the basic concepts of political science.
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Comprehends the functioning of the political system.
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Analyze the relations between politics and society.
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List the scope and dimensions of political science.
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Explains the political interpretations of the ancient, medieval and modern periods.
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*Contribution level of the course unit to the key learning outcomes
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He/She knows the basic concepts and principles related to his/her field.
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He/She knows the content production processes in his/her field.
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He/She follows the technological developments in that field; can use existing technologies.
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He/She has the ability to identify, interpret and solve vocational problems related to his/her field.
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He/She knows the historical development process of the field of communication.
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He/She is competent to adapt to teamwork and to produce within time limits.
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He/She knows and applies the principles of professional ethics.
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He/She has a basic social sciences formation.
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He/She has knowledge and experience about practices in business life; acts with the awareness of an entrepreneurial and innovative approach.
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He/She is aware of social problems; connects these problems with the field of communication.
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He/She applies the knowledge about occupational health and safety in his/her own field.
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He/She has the ability to communicate effectively in at least one foreign language verbally and in writing.
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most) |
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Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load
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Quantity
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Time (hour)
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Quantity*Time (hour)
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Lectures (face to face teaching)
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14
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2
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28
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Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)
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0
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0
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0
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Homework
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0
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0
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Presentation / seminar
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0
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Quiz
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0
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Preparation for midterm exams
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1
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8
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8
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Midterm exams
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1
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1
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1
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Project (term paper)
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0
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Laboratuar
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Field study
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0
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0
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Preparation for final exam
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1
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12
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12
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Final exam
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1
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1
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1
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Research
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0
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Total work load
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50
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ECTS
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2.00
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Evaluation during semester
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Quantity
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Percentage
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Midterm exam
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1
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40
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Quiz
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0
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0
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Homework
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0
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0
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Semester total
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40
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Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success
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40
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Contribution ratio of final exam to success
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60
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General total
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100
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Recommended and required reading
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Textbook
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Additional references
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Kapani, M., (2005). Politika Bilimine Giriş. Ankara: Bilgi Yayınevi. Çam, E., (2005). Siyaset Bilimine Giriş. İstanbul: Der yay. Daver, B., (1993). Siyaset Bilimine Giriş. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi. Kışlalı, A.T., (2005). Siyaset Bilimi. Ankara: İmge yay.
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Files related to the course unit
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