Information Package / Course Catalogue
Local Government
Course Code: KARA103
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the basic concepts, structure, and functioning of local government systems.
2.Analyze the organization and duties of local government institutions in Turkey.
3.Evaluate local democracy, participation mechanisms, and citizen engagement processes.
4.Interpret the financial structure, budgeting, and service delivery systems of local governments.
5.Discuss current issues, reforms, and policy developments in the field of local government.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Eryılmaz, B. (2018). Kamu yönetimi. Umuttepe Yayınları.
2.Parlak, B., & Sobacı, M. Z. (2017). Kamu yönetimi: Kuram, yapı ve uygulama. Alfa Yayınları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Local Governments: Basic Concepts and Definitions
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Local Governments
Week 3 - Theoretical
Local Government System in Turkey
Week 4 - Theoretical
Municipal Administrations: Structure, Duties, and Powers
Week 5 - Theoretical
Special Provincial Administrations and Village Administrations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Bodies of Local Governments and Decision-Making Processes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Local Democracy and Participation Mechanisms
Week 8 - Theoretical
Financial Structure and Budgeting in Local Governments
Week 9 - Theoretical
Service Delivery and Public Services in Local Governments
Week 10 - Theoretical
Metropolitan Municipality System
Week 11 - Theoretical
Planning and Urban Policies in Local Governments
Week 12 - Theoretical
E-Government and Smart City Applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Problems and Reform Debates in Local Governments
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation and Student Presentations
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination1088
Final Examination101414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
2
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026