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COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Course Name
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
Fall
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Analyse comparatively two countries at two levels of analysis (state and state institutions), regarding certain aspects of liberal democracy;
  • Identify, define and employ a specific method of comparative politics (focused comparison) in the analysis of certain aspects of liberal democracy in two countries
  • Identify and employ terms of comparison in the comparative analysis (internal validity criterion)
  • Identify and employ a working hypothesis and variables, main and secondary research questions in the comparative analysis (internal validity criterion)
  • Explore and use academic and non-academic bibliography in the comparative analysis (external validity criterion)
  • Produce final comparative research papers with predictability value at academic standards following the steps indicated above.
Course Description

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction Politics and Government The State in a Global Context Democracy Authoritarian Rule Presentation of the course syllabus and content. Introduction to general bibliography and textbook: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York.
2 Politics and Government The State in a Global Context Democracy Authoritarian Rule Students opt for the content of the ICRP Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapters 1-4 Relevant secondary bibliography as identified by students
3 The Comparative Approach Students opt for the content of the ICRP Practical exercises Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapter 5. Relevant secondary bibliography as identified by students.
4 The Comparative Approach Students opt for the content of the ICRP Practical exercises Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapter 5. Students’ choice for relevant academic bibliography in English.
5 Politics and Society: Political Culture, Political Communication, Political Economy Students opt for the content of the ICRP Practical exercises Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapters 6-8. Students’ choice for relevant academic bibliography in English.
6 Politics and Society: Political Culture, Political Communication, Political Economy Practical exercises Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapters 6-8. Students’ choice for relevant academic bibliography in English.
7 Linking Society and Government: Political Participation, Elections and Voters, Interest Groups, Political Parties SUBMISSION OF THE ANALYTICAL REPORT Practical exercises Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapters 9-12. Relevant secondary bibliography as identified by students.
8 Linking Society and Government: Political Participation, Elections and Voters, Interest Groups, Political Parties Practical exercises Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapters 9-12. Relevant secondary bibliography as identified by students.
9 Constitutions and the Legal Framework Group discussions on ICPRs Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapters 13-16. Relevant secondary bibliography as identified by students.
10 Constitutions and the Legal Framework: Legislatures, Political Executives and the Independence of the Judiciaries Group discussions on ICPRs Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapters 13-16. Relevant secondary bibliography as identified by students.
11 Constitutions and the Legal Framework: Legislatures, Political Executives and the Independence of the Judiciaries Group discussions on ICPRs Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapters 13-16. Relevant secondary bibliography as identified by students.
12 Constitutions, Legal Framework: Presidential/Parliamentary Systems Group discussions on ICPRs Reading: Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative government and politics: An introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York, Chapters 13-16. Relevant secondary bibliography as identified by students.
13 REVIEW and DRAWING THE RESEARCH CONCLUSIONS Group discussions on ICPRs All bibliography
14 REVIEW and DRAWING THE RESEARCH CONCLUSIONS SUBMISSION OF THE RESEARCH PAPER ON THE ICPR INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PAPERS
15 Review of the Semester  
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks Hague, R and Harrop, M, 2007. Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction, Seventh Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke and New York.
Suggested Readings/Materials Lecturer’s PPT presentations. Academic books on political science and comparative politics from the IUE Library that contain information relevant for the ICRPs. Students’ choices for academic articles relevant for the ICRPs. Official analyses provided by international organisations (IMF, World Bank, European Union, United Nations, Heritage Foundation, Freedom House, Economic Freedom, Journalists Without Frontiers, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Economist Intelligence Unit, Elections Guide etc.). Other bibliography as follows: • Kitschelt, H 2010, ‘The comparative analysis of electoral and partisan politics: A comment on a special issue of West European politics’, West European Politics, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 659–672. • Van Kersbergen, K 2010, ‘Comparative politics: some points for discussion’, European Political Science, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 49-61. • Caramani, D 2010, ‘Debate on the future of comparative politics: A rejoinder’, European Political Science, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 78-82. • Van Biezen, I and Caramani, D 2006, ‘(Non)comparative politics in Britain’, Politics, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 29-37. • Caramani, D 2008, Comparative politics, Oxford University Press, Oxford and New York. • Boncourt, T 2007, ‘The evolution of political science in France and Britain: A comparative study of two political science journals’, European Political Science, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 276-294. • Kramer, M 2009, ‘Domestic–external linkages and the Cold War in 1953 and 1989: Using international relations theory and comparative politics to explain the end of the Cold War’, The British Journal of Politics and International Relations, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 205-224. • Wigell, M 2008, ‘Mapping ‘hybrid regimes’: Regime types and concepts in comparative politics’, Democratization, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 230–250. • Blondel, J 2005, ‘The central role of comparative politics in political analysis’, Scandinavian Political Science, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 183-191. • Hay, PR and Haward, MG 1988, ‘Comparative green politics: Beyond the European context?’, Political Studies, vol. 36, no. 3, pp. 433-448. • Finnemore, M and Sikkink, K 2001, ‘Taking stock: The constructivist research program in international relations and comparative politics’, Annual Review of Political Science, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 391-416. • Wiarda, HJ 1998, ‘Is comparative politics dead? Rethinking the field in the post-Cold War era’, Third World Quarterly, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 935-949. • O’Donnell, GA 2001, ‘Democracy, law, and comparative politics’, Studies in Comparative International Development, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 7–36. ACADEMIC HONESTY: Honesty and trust are the most fundamental pillars of learning and are necessary foundation for success and academic freedom in a university. Hence, any behavior that jeopardizes the learning environment by violating the rules of academic honesty will not be tolerated or condoned: Violations of academic honesty include but are not limited to: • Cheating or facilitating cheating • looking or attempting to look at another student's answers or allowing others to copy one's answers • copying other student’s in-class or take-home exam answers or letting others use take-home exam answers • using "cheat sheet," pre-programmed calculator if not allowed by the instructor • having someone else prepare the term project or homework or letting others use one’s homework/term project/paper • Assistance of another person in preparation of a tem paper/homework/project if not allowed by the instructor • Taking an exam for another student • Purchasing term projects or homework or other assignments • Signing in place of another student using their name/signature/student id number • Plagiarism • showing the work of another as one's own • Not properly citing an earlier own work • Submitting the same homework/paper/term project in one more one course if not allowed by the instructor • Inaccurately or inadequately citing sources including those from the Internet Violations of academic honesty can result in disciplinary action, as stated in the "Student Disciplinary Rules and Regulation" of the University. http://www.ieu.edu.tr/en/bylaws/type/read/id/13 and http://kariyer.ieu.edu.tr/en/bylaws/type/read/id/81 By enrolling in the University, each student is assumed to have read the rules and regulations regarding academic dishonesty, and lack of knowledge of this policy is not an acceptable defense.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
50
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
1
5
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
20
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
80
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
20
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
50
Presentation / Jury
1
5
Project
Seminar / Workshop
1
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
1
15
    Total
118

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1 To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that the graduates have acquired in the areas of international relations X
2 To be able to examine, interpret data and assess concepts and ideas with the scientific methods in the area of international relations/political science X
3 To take the responsibility as a group team member and as an individual to solve unforeseen and multidimensional problems that are unforeseen in practice X
4 To be able to recognize regional and global issues/problems, and to be able to develop solutions based on research and scientific evidence X
5 To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the area of international relations/political science critically and to detect learning requirements and to guide learning. X
6 To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of international relations; to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems verbally and in writing to experts and nonexperts. X
7 To be able to interpret theoretical debates regarding relations among factors in global politics such as structures, institutions and culture, to be able to pinpoint the continuities and changes of main dynamics of international relations, X
8 To be able to distinguish the differences between the classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship, X
9 To be able to make use of other disciplines that international relations are based upon (political science, law, economics, sociology, psychology, etc.) and to have the basic knowledge of these disciplines. X
10 To be able to keep abreast of current news on international relations, learn a foreign language and to communicate with one’s peers (European language portfolio global scale, level B1) X
11 To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently
12 To have ethical, social and scientific values in the stages throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to international relations. X
13 To be able to improve the acquired knowledge, skills and qualifications for personal and social reasons X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 

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