POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code: SBK712
Course Title: Political Sociology
Course Semester: 5. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: TR
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Alan İçi Seçmeli
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. Ozan Örmeci

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to learn important social and political dynamics and theories that constitute the basis of Political Sociology branch.
Course Objective: The main course objective is to teach main concepts and models of Political Sociology to students.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Learning Political Sociology and its methods.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Being able to interpret political and social developments from the perspective of Political Sociology with different theories and concepts.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Having the capacity to come up with different ideas and explanations for political phenomenon.

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) Introduction
2) What is Political Sociology?
3) Main concepts such as Politics, Government, and State
4) Main concepts such as Authority, Legitimacy, and Political System
5) Elite Theories
6) Pluralism
7) Marxism
8) Midterm (40 %)
9) Postmodernism and Poststructuralism
10) Social Movements
11) New Orientations in Political Sociology
12) Identity and Citizenship Discussions
13) Political Culture
14) Discussion: Secularism in Turkey
15) Term Summary
16) Final exam (60 %)
References: - Feride Acar & Hasan Faruk Uslu (2019), Siyaset Sosyolojisi: Yeni Yaklaşımlar - Yeni Tartışmalar, Dipnot Yayınları.

- Nur Vergin (2008), Siyasetin Sosyolojisi, Doğan Kitap.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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2

3

Program Outcomes
1) He/She has theoretical knowledge in the fields of politics, management, political history, economy and law. They can compare and express them in writing. Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems.
2) Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems. Can use qualitative and quantitative Social Science research methods.
3) Gains the sensitivity of being a responsible individual towards the society, social environment and himself/herself.
4) He/She works individually on the subjects in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
5) Uses research techniques, analytical thinking ability and knowledge related to the field.
6) Can look at concepts, theories and global issues objectively and critically.
7) Develops strategies and policies in case-oriented studies.
8) Has the ability to make interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary interpretation and analysis, and can establish relationships between different social sciences.
9) Expresses analysis results and research findings in various formats, primarily articles, reports and presentations.
10) He/She is ready to adapt comfortably to professional, academic and civil society.
11) Have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Discussion % 0
Participation % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 42
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study 1 20
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 1 5
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)
Preparing for the General Exam 2 10
GENERAL EXAM (Final)
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 119
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 3