Information Package / Course Catalogue
English in Political Science and Public Administration II
Course Code: SBK252
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.It defines and correctly uses fundamental concepts, theories, and institutional terms related to political science and public administration in English.
2.Siyasal makaleleri, uluslararası raporları, hukuki metinleri ve kamu politikası belgelerini İngilizce okuyup eleştirel şekilde analiz eder.
3.Writes academic reports, article summaries, or policy analyses in clear and understandable English, adhering to established rules, on topics related to politics and public administration.
4.She gives presentations in English on political and administrative topics and actively participates in academic discussions and simulations.
5.They follow global political developments and the public administration systems of different countries from English-language sources and make comparative analyses.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The Oxford Handbook of Political Science, Robert E. Goodin, OUP Oxford, 2011.
2.The Public Administration Theory Primer,H. George Frederickson, Westwiew Press, 2016.
3.Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision Making, Deborah Stone, W W Norton & Co Inc, 2011.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course and materials
Week 2 - Theoretical
Politics of Cinema I
Week 3 - Theoretical
Politics of Cinema II
Week 4 - Theoretical
Political Documentaries I
Week 5 - Theoretical
Political Documentaries II
Week 6 - Theoretical
Politics and Literarute I
Week 7 - Theoretical
Politics and Literarute II
Week 8 - Theoretical
English Article Presentations
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
Quiz3%15
Midterm Examination1%25
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
3
2
2
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
2
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026