Comparative Politics
Political and Social Sciences
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Politics | SSM530 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Erkan DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Compare different applications of democracy in different part of the world.
2) Compare political institutions in Turkey as well as in other countries all over the world.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not required.
Course Contents
Due to the lack of time to cover this wide area of expertize and to make a better sense of our own political system and compare and contrast the variety of ways that different countries have chosen to shape their political institutions and processes, this course will guide students to survey contemporary politics and political trends in selected countries especially in the western world.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required