Information Package / Course Catalogue
Political Science
Course Code: İKT200
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to develop the ability to analyze political facts, institutions and concepts by developing policies regarding the basic concepts, institutions, approaches and theories of political science.

Course Content

What is politics? It will be tried to be explained, and in this context, the subjects of politics, namely the state, power, citizens and political systems, will be analyzed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Muharrem EKŞİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Examines the contemporary issues that fall within the scope of political science.
2.Can evaluate the factors affecting political life
3.Can explain the basic principles of political science.
4.Examining social events
5.Being able to establish connections between social change and social groups
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave Foundations, 2007.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Subject, purpose and method of the course, definition, meaning and qualities of political science; The relationship of similar concepts such as political theory and political philosophy with political science.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Factors Affecting Political Life
Week 3 - Theoretical
State in Terms of Political Science
Week 4 - Theoretical
State in Terms of Political Science
Week 5 - Theoretical
Legitimacy Basis of Political Power, Sovereignty, Authority
Week 6 - Theoretical
Basing Politics on the Distinction of Governors and Ruled: Elites (Elites and Masses)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ideologies, Propaganda
Week 8 - Theoretical
Democracy, Different Theories of Democracy, New Searches in Democracy
Week 9 - Theoretical
Political Participation and Political Culture
Week 10 - Theoretical
Political Parties
Week 11 - Theoretical
civil society
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sivil Toplum
Week 13 - Theoretical
Public opinion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Public opinion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Assignment25520
Reading55550
Midterm Examination120020
Final Examination140040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
2
3
3
3
5
4
4
OÇ-2
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
OÇ-5
3
3
3
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026