Information Package / Course Catalogue
Political Science.
Course Code: SBÖ152
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To gain the ability of conceptual thinking, the development of scientific thought and expression, social and developing analytical capacity to acquire and express political knowledge.

Course Content

Basic concepts, subject, method, relation with other disciplines, politics, psychological, social and economic foundations, political institutions, power and state, political systems and regimes, political participation, political parties, pressure and interest groups, public opinion, propaganda.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Cemal KOYUNCU
Learning Outcomes
1.Conceptual analysis of politics
2. To be able to define and discuss politics according to different theoretical approaches
3.To be able to develop conceptual learning and critical thinking
4.To be able to develop conceptual learning and critical thinking
5.To be able to define and discuss politics according to different theoretical approaches
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kapani, Münci, Politika Bilimine Giriş, Bilgi Yay., 2001
2.Oktay, Cemil, Siyaset Bilimi İncelemeleri, Alfa Yay., 2007 Vergin, Nur, Siyasetin Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yay., 2003
3.Sarıbay, Ali Yaşar, Seyfi Öğün, Süleyman, Politik Bilim, Aktüel Yay., 2007
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of Politics and Development of Classical Political Science
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of Politics and Contemporary Approaches in Political Science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Methodological Problems in Political Science
Week 4 - Theoretical
Power and State
Week 5 - Theoretical
Power and State
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sources of Power and Legitimacy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sources of Power and Legitimacy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Elite Theories (MIDTERM EXAM)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Political Parties
Week 10 - Theoretical
Political Parties
Week 11 - Theoretical
Public opinion
Week 12 - Theoretical
Political Participation and Theoretical Approaches
Week 13 - Theoretical
Political Participation and Theoretical Approaches
Week 14 - Theoretical
Political Participation and Theoretical Approaches
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment52115
Midterm Examination15510
Final Examination15510
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)77
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
OÇ-1
4
5
4
OÇ-2
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
5
4
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026