Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Politics
Course Code: GZT201
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

The aim of this course is to present the basic concepts of political science. Different definitions of the concept of politics, explanations of the concepts of state and authority that constitute the basic principles and their effects on politics, the birth and development of political ideologies are examined.

Course Content

In this course, the definition of politics, the basic principles of political science, the structure of the state, the powers and functions of the state, and the emergence of political ideologies are examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Halil ŞİMŞEK
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding of political science is provided.
2.Political Theories and Ideologies are learnt
3.The structure of the state and regime types and democratic systems are learnt.
4.It is ensured that the contribution of political parties and elections in democratic life is learnt.
5.The duties of the political environment and political organs are learnt.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Heywood, A. (2022) Siyaset, Ankara: Adres Yayınları.
2.Kapani, M. (2017) Politika Bilimine Giriş, Ankara:
3.Roskin, Michael vd. (2022) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları.
4.Yayla, A. (2021) Siyaset Bilimi, Ankara: Adres Yayınları.
5.İrvan Süleyman (2002). Medya, Kültür, Siyaset. Ankara: Alp.
6.Küçük, Mehmet (der) (1994). Medya,İktidar, İdeoloji. Ankara: Ark.
7.Althusser, Louis. (200) İdeoloji ve Devletin İdeolojik Aygıtları. Çev: Yusuf Alp. İstanbul: İletişim.
8.İrvan, Süleyman (1997) Medya Kültür Siyaset, der.: S. İrvan, Ankara: Ark
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of political science
Week 2 - Theoretical
Political Theories and Ideologies
Week 3 - Theoretical
State Structure and Regime Types
Week 4 - Theoretical
Democratic Systems
Week 5 - Theoretical
Political Parties
Week 6 - Theoretical
Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion-1
Week 7 - Theoretical
Political Culture, Media and Public Opinion-2
Week 8 - Theoretical
Political Communication Interest Groups and NGOs
Week 9 - Theoretical
Elections and voting
Week 10 - Theoretical
Constitutional System Parliaments
Week 11 - Theoretical
Executive Power and Bureaucracies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Judicial Power and Dispute Resolution
Week 13 - Theoretical
Political Economy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Unitary State and Federation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Examination (Final)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Reading45228
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination113114
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
3
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026