Political Science(RI102)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI102 | Political Science | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The objective of this course is to make known to the students the concepts, the currents and the big authors of the political science. Besides the course aims that the students of communication are in a position to situate and link up the political one to their knowledge presented by of other courses. |
| Content | (Subject Headings) |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
- The student will know the basic concepts of political science. - The student will know the actors of the political domain. - The student will know the difference between different systems and political regimes. - The student will be able to define different types of political participation. - The student will identify different types of political culture. - The student will differentiate a political fact of a social fact. - The student will be able to evaluate the effects of the media in the political domain. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Theoretical course |
| References |
- Course notes - Dominique Chagnollaud, Science Politique. Elémenets de sociologie politique, Paris: Editions Dalloz, 2000. - Philippe Guillot, Introduction à la Science Politique, Paris: Armand Collin, 1998. - Dominique Colas, Sociologie Politique, Paris: PUF, 1994. - Yves Schemeil, La Science Politique, Paris: Armand Collin, 1994. - Jean-Marie Denquin, Science Politique, 5e edition, Paris: PUF, 1985. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge and presentation of the course and program |
| 2 | Definition of politics |
| 3 | The object of political science |
| 4 | State: The definition, elements, characteristics, philosophical foundations |
| 5 | Political power |
| 6 | Systemic analysis of political life (David Easton) |
| 7 | MIDTERM |
| 8 | Political culture |
| 9 | Political Socialization and Political Participation |
| 10 | Political actors |
| 11 | Political systems |
| 12 | Political parties |
| 13 | The elections and the democracy |
| 14 | The media and politics |
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 | 12 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 12 | 0 |
| 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 | ||