The Fundamentals of Political Science

Course Code:

COMM 121

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Courses given by:

Course Objectives:

The course presents an overview of the discipline, including the basic theories, concepts, approaches, and enduring questions of political science. The students learn with a foundation of knowledge and the analytical skills necessary to understand modern politics in historical context.

Course Content:

Basic politics concepts, political parties and ideologies, political systems and approaches public opinion and propaganda, pressure groups and lobbies, concepts of nation and government.

Course Methodology:

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

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Exam

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) He / She defines basic concepts of the political science.	1, 3, 5, 6, 7	1	A
2) He / She categorizes and evaluates political events by using basic concepts.	1, 3, 5, 6, 7	1, 2	A
3) He / She distinguishes principle ideological approaches	1, 3, 5, 6, 7	1, 2	A
4) He / She begins to comprehend and explain the reasons behind certain developments.	1, 3, 5, 6, 7	1, 2	A

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction and presentation of the course
2	Political Culture and birth of institutional politics	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 1: What is Politics?, ,Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition. pp- 1- 26.
3	Political Ideologies: Traditional and new approaches	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 2: Political Ideas and Ideologies Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition. pp- 27-55.
4	The State: Rival theories and role of the state	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 3: Politics and The State, Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition.pp- 56-79. Ferejohn, J. (1999), Accountability and authority: toward a theory of political accountability Democracy, accountability, and representation, Ed. Przeworski, C. Stokes, Manini, Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract, http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/r/rousseau/jean_jacques/r864s/
5	Democracy: Models and Practice	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 4: Democracy and Legitimacy, Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition, pp- 80- 107. Touraine, Alain. (1997), A New Idea (Chapter 1), What is Democracy?, Boulder, CO : WestviewPress
6	Nation and Nationalism	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 5: Nation and Nationalism, Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition.. pp- 108- 127. Stilz, Anna (2009). Civic Nationalism and Language Policy, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Philosophy & Public Affairs 37, no. 3
7	Government- Systems- Regimes	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 12: Regimes of Modern World, ,Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition. pp- 265- 283.
8	Midterm
9	Political Parties and culture of organization	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 10: Parties and Party Systems , Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition.. pp- 221- 243.
10	Constitution- Judgment- Parliamentary	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 15: Constitution, Law and Judges, Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition.. pp- 231- 250.
11	Political Participation and Voting	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 9: Representation, Elections and Voting, Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition, pp- 221- 243.
12	Politics, Society and Identity	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 7: Politics, Society and Identity, 4 Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition.. pp- 151- 170. Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “Discourse on the Origins of Inequality...,” http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/Rousseau-inequality2.asp
13	New World Order: Security and Transnational State	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 18: Security: Domestic and International, Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition. pp- 399- 420. Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 19: World Order and Global Governance, Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition. pp- 421- 442
14	Civil Disobedience and Social Changes	Civil Disobedience- Henry David Thoureau, http://www.gutenberg.org/files/205/205-h/205-h.htm Zain & Yusoff (2017), Civil Disobedience: Concept and Practice, Asian Social Science; Vol. 13, No. 8. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318675425 _Civil_Disobedience_Concept_and_Practice
15	Political Culture and MEdia	Heywood, A. (2013). Politics. Chapter 8: Political Culture and The Media, Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition. pp- 171- 196.
16	FINAL EXAM

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Heywood, A. (2013). Politics., Palgrave Macmillian: 4^th Edition.

Additional Resources

Öğretim Üyesinin sınıf içi sunumları

Touraine, Alain. (1997), A New Idea (Chapter 1), What is Democracy?, Boulder, CO : WestviewPress,.

Ferejohn, J. (1999), Accountability and authority: toward a theory of political accountability Democracy, accountability, and representation, Ed. Przeworski, C. Stokes, Manini, Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract, http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/r/rousseau/jean_jacques/r864s/

Stilz, Anna (2009). Civic Nationalism and Language Policy, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Philosophy & Public Affairs 37, no. 3

Civil Disobedience- Henry David Thoureau, http://www.gutenberg.org/files/205/205-h/205-h.htm

Zain & Yusoff (2017), Civil Disobedience: Concept and Practice, Asian Social Science; Vol. 13, No. 8. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318675425 _Civil_Disobedience_Concept_and_Practice

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “Discourse on the Origins of Inequality...,” http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/Rousseau-inequality2.asp

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MATERIAL SHARING
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Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	40
Quizzes	-	-
Assignment	-	-
Final examination	1	60
Total		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		60
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines basic concepts, theories, methods, and domains of study specific to radio, television and cinema by associating them with the findings and theories of humanities and social sciences.			X
2	Demonstrates the responsibilities, effective participation, coordination, and planning skills essential for harmonious and efficient teamwork in the production processes relative to the radio, television and cinema fields.
3	Generates media products in accordance with professional standards in various narrative forms and genres specific to the field by synthesizing up-to-date knowledge and skills for expertise acquired through applied and theoretical courses.		X
4	Manifests professional knowledge and such skills as copywriting, image management, editing, sound design, producing and directing, media management in different fields of radio, television and cinema locally and globally.
5	Holds responsibility in broadcasting by integrating national and international rules of law that media professionals should pursue with professional ethical principles.				X
6	Comprehends the knowledge and skills related to institutional operation and management in the production and broadcasting processes of radio, television and cinema for the common interest.				X
7	Evaluates radio, television and cinema fields analytically and critically from their institutional structuring to products regarding a wide range of cultural, artistic, economic, and social relations.				X
8	Has the ability to collect visual, audio and written data, conduct research, evaluate, report and offer creative solutions in the fields of radio, television and cinema.
9	Develops original projects for radio, television and cinema by following new technologies, developments, and ideas in the fields of art, culture, and media at the national and global planes.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	5	70
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Assignment	-	-	-
Final examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			116
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.64
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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