Comparative Political Systems (RI221) | GSÜ

Content

Objective

The course aims to give a basic knowledge to students about the discipline of comparative politics through the various examples of political systems in the world.

Course Content

Comparative Politics and Theoretical Approaches / Definitions and Classifications
Parties and Party systems
Elections and Election Systems
Case studies

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will have fundamental knowledge about the discipline of comparative politics.
Students will be able to make comparative analysis at the end of the semester between the various political systems in the world through the case studies.

Teaching and Learning Methods

14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures

Weekly Contents

Theory Topics
Week	Weekly Contents
1	Definitions and classifications
2	Comparative politics and theoretical approaches
3	Parties and party systems
4	Elections and Election Systems
5	CASE STUDY
6	CASE STUDY
7	Midterm
8	CASE STUDY
9	CASE STUDY
10	CASE STUDY
11	CASE STUDY
12	CASE STUDY
13	CASE STUDY
14	General analysis

Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	1	50
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	50
Total	2	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	Number	Contribution
Assignments	0	0
Presentation	0	0
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	1	50
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
Total	1	50

Relation of Proficiency

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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

ECTS

Activities	Number	Period	Total Workload
Class Hours	13	3	39
Working Hours out of Class	3	7	21
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	1	7	7
Final Examinations (including preparation)	1	8	8
Total Workload			75
Total Workload / 25			3.00
Credits ECTS			3