Information Package / Course Catalogue
Comparative Local Governance
Course Code: KYB516
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The Comparative Local Governments course aims to present to its participants the theoretical and institutional development of local governments from a comparative historical perspective.

Course Content

Within the framework of the course, the emergence and development of local governments in the modern sense and country practices from Europe, Asia and the Americas constitute the basic content of this period.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about different local government practices.
2.To approach Local Governments with a critical perspective.
3.Be aware of good local government practices.
4.Understanding global examples in local governments.
5.Understanding European examples in local governments.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The Structure of Local Governments Throughout the World: A Comparative Introduction / Samuel Humes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Syllabus and course overview
Week 2 - Theoretical
The birth of the phenomenon of Local Government
Week 3 - Theoretical
Historical Evolution of Urban Management in Turkey: Developments in the Ottoman Empire
Week 4 - Theoretical
Historical Evolution of Urban Management in Turkey: Local Governments of the Republic
Week 5 - Theoretical
Modern Times, New Policies
Week 6 - Theoretical
A Biographical Study: Ernst Reuter
Week 7 - Theoretical
Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Liberal Theory and Local Governments
Week 9 - Theoretical
Local Governments in Great Britain
Week 10 - Theoretical
Loval Govenments in Germany
Week 11 - Theoretical
Local Governments in China
Week 12 - Theoretical
Local Governments in US
Week 13 - Theoretical
Participant Presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Participant Presentations
Week 15 - Theoretical
Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%30
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
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
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
4
OÇ-5
4
5
4
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026