| Course Name |
Introduction to Political Science
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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PSIR 101
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Fall
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
6
|
| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The primary purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and key issues of political science. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
|
| Course Description | The course explores main subjects; the meanings of concepts of politics, power, legitimacy and authority; the emergence of modern state; nationalism; modern political ideologies; different government styles such as democracy and authoritarianism; political culture; organization ad mechanisms of legislative and executive branches; political parties and interest groups. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses |
X
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| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Presentation and an overview of the course: What is Political Science? | |
| 2 | What is Politics? Key Concepts of Political Science: Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Sovereignty, Government | Heywood, A. Politics, 2019. Ch. 1 |
| 3 | Political Ideologies: Liberalism and Conservatism | Heywood, Ch. 2 |
| 4 | Political Ideologies:, Socialism and Fascism | Heywood, Ch. 2 |
| 5 | State / Quiz-1 | Heywood, Ch. 3 |
| 6 | Democracy (Liberal Democracy and Models of Democracy) | Heywood, Ch. 4 |
| 7 | Nations and Nationalism | Heywood, Ch. 6 |
| 8 | Representations, Elections, and Voting | Heywood, Ch. 10 |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | |
| 10 | Political Parties and Party Systems | Heywood, Ch. 11 |
| 11 | Constitutions, Law and Judges | Heywood, Ch. 13 |
| 12 | Machinery of Government: Assemblies and Executives | Heywood, Ch. 14 |
| 13 | Machinery of Government: Assemblies and Executives-2 / Quiz-2 | Heywood, Ch. 15 |
| 14 | Review of the Semester: Is Politics Broken? | Heywood, Ch. 20 |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Andrew Heywood, 2019, Politics, 5th Edition, London: Red Globe Press. ISBN 978–1–352–00548–6 hardback ISBN 978–1–352–00545–5 paperback
*All course readings are available at the University Library and as open sources. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
10
|
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
|
20
|
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
|
30
|
| Final Exam |
1
|
40
|
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
|
60
|
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
|
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
|
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
|
3
|
42
|
| Field Work |
0
|
||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
|
10
|
20
|
| Portfolio |
0
|
||
| Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
| Presentation / Jury |
0
|
||
| Project |
0
|
||
| Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
| Oral Exam |
0
|
||
| Midterms |
1
|
25
|
25
|
| Final Exam |
1
|
35
|
35
|
| Total |
170
|
|
#
|
Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
|
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|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
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| 1 |
To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
X
|
-
|
|
| 2 |
To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 3 |
To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship. |
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 4 |
To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop sustainable solutions based on research. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 5 |
To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically. |
-
|
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 6 |
To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 7 |
To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics. |
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 8 |
To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 9 |
To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 10 |
To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations. |
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 11 |
To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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| 12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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| 13 |
To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience. |
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
-
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