Information Package / Course Catalogue
English in Political Science and Public Administration I
Course Code: SBK251
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

To gain English proficiency in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.

Course Content

The analysis of texts, documents, and other works to help students who have acquired a basic level of English, develop professional competence in the fields of Political Science and Public Administration through examining such as books, articles, films, and plays.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Communicates effectively in spoken and written English by using fundamental grammar structures, vocabulary, and communication skills.
2.Identifies and uses basic terminology and concepts related to Political Science and Public Administration in English.
3.Analyzes the main ideas, key arguments, and essential information in English academic and professional texts related to the field.
4.Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations in English on topics related to Political Science and Public Administration.
5.Utilizes English-language academic and professional resources and demonstrates effective communication skills in international contexts.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Welfare, A., 2025, English For Public Administration, Cornelsen.
2.Hobbes, T., 2004, Leviathan, Barnes & Noble Publishing.
3.Locke, J., (2023), Second Treatise of Government, LeBooks.
4.Mill, J. S., (2019), On Liberty, HardPress.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course and course Materials
Week 2 - Theoretical
Assessment of basic English skills
Week 3 - Theoretical
English text analyses: Hobbes I
Week 4 - Theoretical
English text analyses: Hobbes II
Week 5 - Theoretical
English text analyses: Locke I
Week 6 - Theoretical
English text analyses: Locke II
Week 7 - Theoretical
English text analyses: J.S. Mill I
Week 8 - Theoretical
English text analyses: J.S. Mill II
Week 9 - Theoretical
English Article Presentations
Week 10 - Theoretical
English Article Presentations
Week 11 - Theoretical
English Article Presentations
Week 12 - Theoretical
English Article Presentations
Week 13 - Theoretical
English Article Presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical
English Article Presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%35
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
3
3
4
OÇ-4
3
4
OÇ-5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026