Master Program in Political Sciences

Political rituals and symbols(SP 528)

Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
SP 528 Political rituals and symbols 2 3 0 0 3 8
Prerequisites
Admission Requirements
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Type Elective
Course Level Masters Degree
Course Instructor(s) Birol CAYMAZ birolhoca.caymaz@gmail.com (Email)
Assistant
Objective The aim of the course is to emphasize the role of the local administrations in the integration process of the European Union.
Content This course focuses on the role of local and regional authorities in the integration process of the European Union. In this context, the decentralization reforms realized in Türkiye as a candidate to EU accession and on the concept of "Europeanization" will be discussed. The regional policies that constitute the building blocks of the integration process will be evaluated in comparative perspective.
Course Learning Outcomes LO1. At the end of this course, students will be familiar with the process of the EU integration.
LO2. They will recognize the main policies and tools in which the role of local and regional authorities is decisive.
LO3. They will evaluate the decentralization and local government reforms carried out in Türkiye, in EU framework.
LO4. They will be familiar with different models of decentralization in EU countries.
Teaching and Learning Methods The course is composed of seminars given by the professor of the course, the critical analysis of readings, discussions and presentations in class.
References Börzel, T. (2010) European Governance: Negotiation and Competition in the Shadow of Hierarchy, JCMS, 48(2), 191-219
Ertugal, E., Strategies for regional development: Challenges facing Turkey on the road to EU membership, http://www.esiweb.org/pdf/esi_turkey_tpq_id_40.pdf
Loewendahl-Ertugal, E. (2005), Europeanisation of Regional Policy and Regional Governance: The Case of Turkey, European Political Economy Review, Vol. 3, No. 1 (Spring 2005), pp. 18-53
Eliçin, Y. (2004)“Bütünleşen Avrupa’da Yerel Yönetimler”. Görüş, Şubat-Mart 2004, Sayı 58, ss. 38-51
Eliçin, Y. (2006) “Avrupa Bütünleşmesi ve Bölgecilik”, H. Özgür, B. Parlak (ed.) Avrupa Perspektifinde Yerel Yönetimler, İstanbul: Alfa Aktüel, 107-129.
Eliçin, Y. (2011a) The Europeanization of Turkey: Reform in Local Governments, Uluslararası İktisadi ve İdari İncelemeler Dergisi, V.7, 103-126. http://www.uiiid.net/upload/files/pdf/sayi7/6.MAKALE_103-126.pdf
Eliçin, Y. (2011b) Avrupa Birliği’nde Yönetişim, ESOSDER, http://www.e-sosder.com/
Filiztekin, A. (2009) Türkiye’de Bölgesel Farklar, Yerel Kalkınmanın Yönetişimi, İPM, 2009, 30-55
Fink, A. Owen, M. (2004) “Scenarios for the future of Europe’s Regions”, Futures Research Quarterly, Spring 2004, 5-27.
John, Peter, (2001) Local Governance in Western Europe, London, Sage. 320.8 JOH 2001
Klausen, KK, Goldsmith, M. (1997) “Conclusion: Local Government and European Union”, in Goldsmith, M.J.F. & Klausen K.K. (eds), European Integration and Local Government,Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar, 237-255.
Lagendijk, A., Kayasu, S., Yaşar, S., (2009), ‘The Role of Regional Development Agencies in Turkey’, European Urban and Regional Studies, 16 (4), s. 383-96.
Marcou, G (2006) Local Administration Reform in Turkey, A legal appraisal based on European principles and standards, 4-10.
Marcou, G. (2002) « L’adaptation des structures territoriales face à la politique régionale communautaire », Revue d’études comparatives Est-Ouest, 2002 (33), n° 3, pp. 131-167.
Massicard E. (2009) “Regionalization Process in Turkey?”, Bafoil, F. Kaya, A. (ed.) Regional Development and the European Union: A Comparatıve Analysıs of Karabük, Valenciennes and Katowice, Istanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 17-36.
Massicard, E. "Régionalisme impossible, régionalisation improbable : La gestion du territoire en Turquie à l'heure du rapprochement avec l'Union Européenne", Revue d'Etudes Comparatives Est-Ouest, vol. 39/3, 2008, p. 171-203.
Moussis, N: (2004), Avrupa Birliği Politikalarına Giriş Rehberi, İstanbul: Mega.
Mutlu, Servet (2009) Türkiye’de Bölge Planlama Deneyimleri, 3. Bölgesel Kalkınma ve Yönetişim Sempozyumu Bildiri Kitabı, Ankara: TEPAV, 227-253.
Parlak, B., Sobacı, MZ, Ökmen, M (2008) The Evaluation of Restructured Local Governments in Turkey within the context of the European Charter on Local Self-Government, Ankara Law Review, Vol. 5 No. 1 (Summer 2008), 23-52
Pasquier, R. and Perron, C. (2008) « Régionalisations et régionalismes dans une Europe élargie: les enjeux d’une comparaison Est-Ouest , Revue d’études comparatives Est-Ouest, 2008, 39(3), 5-18.
Sarıca-Marangoz, Ş &Uymaz, FB (2005), Yerelleşme Örneği Olarak Avrupa Birliği Bölgesel Politikası, 20. Türkiye Maliye Sempozyumu, 23-27 Mayıs 2005, Pamukkale, Pamukkale Univ., İİBF yayını.
Schout A., Jordan, A. (2005), Coordinated European Governance: Self-Organizing or Centrally Steered?, Public Administration. Vol. 83 No.1, 201-220.
Turan, A.E., (2008), Türkiye’de Yerel Seçimler, İstanbul, Bilgi Üniv. Yay.
Varol, Çiğdem ve diğ. (2009).Türkiye’de Bölgesel Kalkınma Çalışmalarının Uygulanma/Uygulanmama Süreçleri, 3. Bölgesel Kalkınma ve Yönetişim Sempozyumu Bildiri Kitabı, Ankara: TEPAV, 255-282.
Print the course contents
Theory Topics
Week Weekly Contents
1 Europeanization, local autonomy, concepts.
2 Local administrations in Türkiye.
3 Local administrations in Türkiye.
4 Introduction to EU
5 Library assignment
6 EU regional policies
7 EU regionalization
8 Reforms in Türkiye
9 Regionalization in Türkiye
10 Scenarios on the future of EU
11 Presentation/Debate
12 Presentation/Debate
13 Presentation/Debate
14 Presentation/Debate
Practice Topics
Week Weekly Contents
Contribution to Overall Grade
  Number Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade 1 50
Contribution of final exam to overall grade 1 50
Toplam 2 100
In-Term Studies
  Number Contribution
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 1 50
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 0 0
Project 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Other Applications 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Term Paper/ Project 1 50
Portfolio Study 0 0
Reports 0 0
Learning Diary 0 0
Thesis/ Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Other 0 0
Toplam 2 100
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Use major concepts, theories and approaches with an effective comprehenshion of the relationship among them. X
2 Identify and gather information from credible primary and secondary sources in the field of political science; analyze and synthesize data. X
3 Design, conduct and interpret the results of original research by using basic research methods. X
4 Make written and oral presentations original in national and international conferences in the field of political science and share their knowledge with their counterparts in academic publications. X
5 Conceive the causes of social transformations and use this capacity for the development of modern society. X
6 Evaluate and interpret the historical and contemporary dynamics of the society and politics in Turkey from a scientific perspective. X
7 Comprehend and analyze critically the current configuration of social dynamics. X
8 Appraise the sources of societal conflict and how they can be resolved by political means. X
9 Enhance awareness and sensivity towards issues related to democracy, human rights and social peace. X
10 Use French, the main language of education in Galatasaray University, in accordance with the requirements of intercultural communication following publications in French and communicating with colleagues in the international environment. X
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 14 3 42
Working Hours out of Class 12 12 144
Assignments 1 5 5
Presentation 1 1 1
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 10 10
Total Workload 202
Total Workload / 25 8,08
Credits ECTS 8
Scroll to Top