Political Science and International Relations (Non-Thesis) (English)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code:

POLS5005

Ders İsmi:

Comparative Politics

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. Tuba ELDEM

Course Lecturer(s):

Sedef ÖZERTAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives:

This course includes a comprehensive examination of the basic theories and
approaches in comparative politics. Therefore, this course has three main
objectives: i) to introduce students to the comparative method, ii-) to introduce
the main questions in comparative politics iii-) to introduce the basic
assumptions, conditions and constraints applicable to the functioning of various
political regimes and systems.

Course Content:

After discussing the comparative method and the development of Comparative
Politics as a sub-discipline of Political Science, the emergence and development
of the state, political regimes, regime changes and transition to democracy,
political parties and party systems, elections and election systems, and
government systems will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students gain awareness about different political structures, institutions and cultures.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Students learn how to compare different political structures, institutions and cultures.
2) Students learn how to link political processes, relationships and events.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Students gain the ability to test the claims made about the world of politics.

Course Weekly Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General Introduction to the Course
2)	Development of Subfield of Comparative Politics
3)	Comparative Method I
4)	Theory in Comparative Politics: Major Research Traditions
5)	Nation-State
6)	Political Regimes II: Democratic and Hybrid Regimes
7)	Political Regimes I: Dictatorships ve Authoritarian Regimes
8)	Midterm Exam
10)	Poltical Structures and Institutions II: Government Systems, Election Systems and MultI-level Governance
11)	Political Actors and Processes: Political Parties, Party Systems, Interest Groups, and Social Movements
12)	Political Culture
13)	Comparative Political Economy
14)	Welfare State
15)	Globalization
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Daniele Caramani,Comparative Politics, Oxford University Press, 2020.
References:	Sabri Sayarı ve Hasret Dikici Bilgin, Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımla, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2013. Arend Lijphart, Demokrasi Modelleri: Otuz altı Ülkede Yönetim Biçimleri ve Performansları, İthaki Yayınları, 2014.

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	4	3
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to develop and deepen their knowledge in the same or a different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate level qualifications. To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field.
2) To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. - To be able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with information from different disciplinary fields, - To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
3) To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills at the level of expertise acquired in the field with a critical approach and to be able to direct his/her learning.
4) - To be able to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To be able to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. - To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
5) - To be able to independently carry out a study that requires specialization in the field. - To be able to develop new strategic approaches for solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. - To be able to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field.
6) - To be able to systematically transfer the current developments in the field and his/her own studies to the groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual ways by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. - To be able to examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations from a critical point of view and to be able to take action to change them when necessary. - To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. - To be able to use advanced information and communication technologies together with computer software at the level required by the field.

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Medium	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to develop and deepen their knowledge in the same or a different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate level qualifications. To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field.
2)	To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. - To be able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with information from different disciplinary fields, - To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
3)	To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills at the level of expertise acquired in the field with a critical approach and to be able to direct his/her learning.
4)	- To be able to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To be able to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. - To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
5)	- To be able to independently carry out a study that requires specialization in the field. - To be able to develop new strategic approaches for solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. - To be able to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field.
6)	- To be able to systematically transfer the current developments in the field and his/her own studies to the groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual ways by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. - To be able to examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations from a critical point of view and to be able to take action to change them when necessary. - To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. - To be able to use advanced information and communication technologies together with computer software at the level required by the field.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Individual study and homework
Course
Okuma
Homework
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Örnek olay çalışması

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Sunum
Örnek olay sunma

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	1	20	20
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	40	40
Total Workload			146