Information Package / Course Catalogue
Politicalsciences
Course Code: YY111
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Purpose of this course is to provide students with information about the basic political science topics and concepts.

Course Content

Examines the fundamental concepts in political science. On the concepts of power and political power are emphasized. The concept of state are analyzed. Given the state of the views of various ideologies. Describes the concept of democracy and democratic practices. Political parties, public opinion, pressure groups and non-governmental organizations referred to the importance of the development of democracy.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To define basic concepts of political science.
2. To recognize the political actors.
3.To interpret the basic concepts of political science.
4.To interrogate political systems and to develop proposals on political issues.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concepts of politics
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 2 - Theoretical
The concept of political power
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 3 - Theoretical
The legitimacy of political power
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 4 - Theoretical
The concept of the state, the birth and development of the state
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 5 - Theoretical
The concept of the state, the birth and development of the state
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 6 - Theoretical
The concept of democracy and its historical process
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 7 - Theoretical
types of democracy
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 8 - Theoretical
Democracy in Turkey
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Political parties
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 11 - Theoretical
Elective System
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Related Preparation - 11.Week
Week 12 - Theoretical
Public opinion and pressure groups
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 13 - Theoretical
Civil society
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 14 - Theoretical
Participate in the political life of the individual
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Related chapters in the course book
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151360
Midterm Examination116016
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)97
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes