Introduction to Political Science (RI101)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI101 | Introduction to Political Science | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Magali BOUMAZA boumazamagali@yahoo.fr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | This course’s aim is to introduce the students to the main subjects, concepts, ideologies and theories of the political science in order to provide them with a frame of fundamental political analysis. |
| Content | The course contains definitions, different theoretical dimensions and different approaches of political phenomenon, political science, State and bureaucracy. It also contains different meanings attached to notions like ideologies and their origins, history and theoretical contents (especially related to liberalism, socialism and nationalism). The course also treats the origins of democracy and political parties. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Students who have followed and successfully completed the course are able to : 1) master intellectually the main concepts of political science 2) understand types of reasoning and theories of political science |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | The course is based on the lectures given by the instructor. |
| References |
P. Braud, Sociologie politique, L.G.D.J., 2004. D. Chagnollaud, Science politique, Dalloz, coll. “Cours”, 2002. J. M. Denquin, Introduction à la science politique, Hachette, Coll. Les fondamentaux, 2001. M. Grawitz et J. Leca, Traité de science politique, 4 tomes, PUF, 1985. G. Hermet, B. Badie, P. Birnbaum et P. Braud, Dictionnaire de la science politique et des institutions politiques, A. Colin, Coll. Cursus, 1994. F. Lambert et S. Lefranc, 50 fiches pour comprendre la science politique, Bréal, 2003. J. Lagroye, Sociologie politique, Presses de Science Po et Dalloz. C. Rouvier, Sociologie politique, Litec, 2006. J. Touchard, Histoire des idées politiques, tome 2 (du XVIIIème à nos jours), PUF, 2005. Esat Çam, Siyaset Bilimine Giriş, Der Yayınları , İstanbul, 2005. Ahmet Taner Kışlalı, Siyaset Bilimi, İmge Kitabevi, Ankara 2007. Münci Kapani, Politika Bilimine Giriş, Bilgi Yayınları, Ankara, 2004. Nur Vergin, Siyasetin Sosyolojisi, Bağlam Yayınları, İstanbul, 2003. A. Heywood, Politics, Palgrave, 2002. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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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 | 12 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 13 | 15 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | To have a detailed knowledge on the principal concepts, actors and components of the international system | X | ||||
| 2 | To master the fundamentals such as history, law, economics, sociology and political science required by the multidisciplinary nature of International Relations | X | ||||
| 3 | Pouvoir analyser la pratique à partir d’une infrastructure théorique assimilée | X | ||||
| 4 | To have acquired the capability of specializing on a particular theme and/or region | X | ||||
| 5 | In the light of Galatasaray University’s traditional and institutional links with Europe, to have developed the ability to contribute to Turkey’s accession process to the EU in a concrete manner | X | ||||
| 6 | To interpret and explain Turkish foreign policy through its domestic components as well as from the perspective of the international system | X | ||||
| 7 | To have reached the necessary level of competence to be able to undertake a career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other state institutions and/or the private sector | X | ||||
| 8 | Possess the required skills to work at various international organizations and NGOs | X | ||||
| 9 | To be in perfect command of French, teaching language of Galatasaray University, and of English, its mandatory language, at the academic -with a view to write a thesis/project/book in the field of International Relations- as well as the professional level | X | ||||
| 10 | To have the capacity to utilize the methodological instruments acquired throughout the studies at any conceptual and/or academic work | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 111 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 4.44 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 4 | ||