This course is designed to introduce the graduate students to the comparative study of politics. The objectives of the course are: 1. To enable students to develop skills in analysing political institutions, processes, and structures through comparisons of political systems embedded in different cultural contexts; 3. To introduce the students to the main issues and topics of the field of comparative politics; and 4. To introduce the students to the analysis of how major human concerns with freedom, social justice, equality, democracy etc. take shape and influence the emerge and structure of political institutions, processes, and practices in different polities.
Comparative Politics (POLS 510)
Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
Business Analytics - With Thesis | * | ||
Computer Science and Engineering - With Master's Degree | * | ||
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 | * | ||
Turkish Studies - Non Thesis | * | ||
Turkish Studies - With Thesis | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of the course are: 1. To introduce students to the ideas of quasi-experimental research and control in political science; 2. To enable students to develop skills in analyzing political institutions, processes, and structures through comparisons of political systems embedded in different cultural contexts; 3. To introduce the students to the main issues and topics of the field of comparative politics; and 4. To introduce the students to the analysis of how major human concerns with freedom, social justice, equality, democracy etc. take shape and influence the emergence and structure of political institutions, processes, and practices in different polities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to a) describe the main objectives of comparative politics b) identify the major concepts, theories, and approaches in comparative politics c) comprehend the key issues and themes in comparative analysis
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 4
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. 2
3. Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. 4
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. 3
5. Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 5
6. Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. 3
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. 3
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. 4
11. Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. 2
12. Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. 5
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. 5
14. Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. 2
15. Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. 2
16. Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. 2
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. 2
3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 4
4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 4
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. Develop, interpret and use statistical analyses in decision making. 1
1. Begin to grasp historical evolution and contemporary character of world politics. 5
1. Begin to grasp historical evolution and contemporary character of world politics. 5
1. Gain the skills to analyze, understand, evaluate, and make policies in key public areas.
2. Develop a policy area of specialization.
3. Gain work experience in one of the centers or forums affiliated with Sabancı University.
1. Gain the skills to analyze, understand, evaluate, and make policies in key public areas.
2. Develop a policy area of specialization.
3. Gain work experience in one of the centers or forums affiliated with Sabancı University.
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
Percentage (%) | |
Midterm | 30 |
Term-Paper | 50 |
Participation | 20 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
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