Graduate level course to be offered to students who had already been through Comparative Politics instruction. This course focuses on comparison as a method of control, the logic of comparison in most similar and most different systems, case study, area study approaches in comparative politics.
Comparative Method (POLS 503)
2020 Spring
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Political Science(POLS)
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Ersin Mahmut Kalaycıoğlu kalaycie@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Doctoral, Master
POLS510 POLS529 POLS530
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| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Computer Science and Engineering - With Master's Degree | * | ||
| Conflict Analysis and Resolution - Non Thesis | * | ||
| Conflict Analysis and Resolution - With Thesis | * | ||
| Leaders for Industry Biological Sciences and Bioengineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
| Leaders for Industry Industrial Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
| Leaders for Industry Materials Science and Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
| Leaders for Industry Mechatronics Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
| Political Science - Non Thesis | * | ||
| Political Sciences - With Bachelor's Degree | * | ||
| Political Sciences - With Master's Degree | * | ||
| Political Science - With Thesis | * |
CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- At the end of the module students will be able to: 1) Identify the importance of control in scientific research. 2) Comprehend the logic of comparative analysis as a technique of controlled research 3) Identify research techniques and epistemology of comparison in political science. 4) Describe main pitfalls, fallacies and challenges in conducting comparative research in political science. 5) Evaluate the way theory help facilitate an understanding how different applications of comparative research from cases, area studies, most similar and most different case comparisons in political science 6) Conduct comparative research exercises using cases, area studies, and most similar and different systems designs. Discipline-specific skills: 7) Identify the major concepts, approaches, and research techniques in comparative political research. 8) Interpret reasoned criticism of research practices in comparative research 9) Apply abstract logical and research tools, ideas and concepts to actual events and outcomes 10) Draw up research questions and pertinent designs in comparative political science research while using relevant literature.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications 5
2. Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. 4
3. Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. 5
4. Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. 5
5. Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 4
6. Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. 5
7. Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. 2
8. Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. 2
9. Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. 1
10. Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 1
11. Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. 1
12. Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. 3
13. Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. 1
14. Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. 1
15. Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. 1
16. Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. 3
1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 5
2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 4
3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 5
4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 3
5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 5
6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 5
1. Begin to grasp historical evolution and contemporary character of world politics. 4
1. Analyze current and persistent conflict situations with an emphasis on perceptual and cultural aspects of social conflicts. 1
2. Conduct research in sources of conflicts and possible conflict resolution methods such as negotiation, third-party intervention, cooperative decision making, peace building, track-two and citizens' diplomacy applied to various social contexts. 1
3. Design and implement conflict resolution process to policy issues related to disputes in or among identity groups, governments, organizations, civil society or corporations. 1
4. Develop and sustain arguments in a variety of forms, formulating appropriate questions and utilizing evidence. 1
1. Analyze current and persistent conflict situations with an emphasis on perceptual and cultural aspects of social conflicts. 1
2. Conduct research in sources of conflicts and possible conflict resolution methods such as negotiation, third-party intervention, cooperative decision making, peace building, track-two and citizens' diplomacy applied to various social contexts. 1
3. Design and implement conflict resolution process to policy issues related to disputes in or among identity groups, governments, organizations, civil society or corporations. 1
4. Develop and sustain arguments in a variety of forms, formulating appropriate questions and utilizing evidence. 1
1. Begin to grasp historical evolution and contemporary character of world politics. 4