Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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Introduction |
Newton, K. and Van Deth, J. W. (2010). Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1-8.
O’Neil, P. H. (2018). Essentials of Comparative Politics. London: W. W. Norton & Company, 7-29.
Hatipoğlu, E. M. (2018). “Karşılaştırmalı Siyasette Yöntem” in Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar (eds.) Sayarı, S. and Dikici Bilgin, H. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 26-46.
Sayarı, S. (2020). “Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset”. Küresel Çalışmalar. https://kureselcalismalar.com/karsilastirmali-siyaset/
Sayarı, S. and Dikici Bilgin, H. (2018). “Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset Alanının Gelişimi” in Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar (eds.) Sayarı, S. and Dikici Bilgin, H. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 6-24.
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State Formation |
Newton, K. and Van Deth, J. W. (2010). Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 13-33.
O’Neil, P. H. (2018). Essentials of Comparative Politics. London: W. W. Norton & Company, 33-61.
Clark, W. R. and Golder, M. (2017). Principles of Comparative Politics. CQ Press: 145-149.
Spruyt, H. (2007). “War, Trade and State Formation” in The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics (eds.) Boix, C. and Stokes, S. C. Oxford University Press, 211-235.
Tilly, C. (1990). Coercion, Capital, and the European States. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell.
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Regimes |
Required Sources:
Pérez-Linán, A. (2020). “Democracies” in Comparative Politics (ed.) Caramani, D. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 86-102.
Wilkinson, S. I. (2013). “India” in Case Studies in Comparative Politics Samuels, D. J. (ed.). Pearson, 194-235.
Recommended Sources:
Geddes, B. (2007) “What Causes Democratization?” in The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics (eds.) Boix, C. and Stokes, S. C. Oxford University Press, 317-339.
Newton, K. and Van Deth, J. W. (2010). Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 53-67.
O’Neil, P. H. (2018). Essentials of Comparative Politics. London: W. W. Norton & Company, 135-171.
Sözen, Y. (2018). “Siyasi Rejimler: Demokrasiler ve Diğer Sistemler” in Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar (eds.) Sayarı, S. and Dikici Bilgin, H. (eds.). İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 46-76.
History of Ideas-Talking Politics Podcasts, Tocqueville on Democracy: https://www.talkingpoliticspodcast.com/history-of-ideas
Varieties of Democracy Database: https://www.v-dem.net/en/
Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools
Freedom House Database: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world
Global State of Democracy Indices: https://www.idea.int/data-tools
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| 4) |
Regimes |
Required Sources:
Discovery Channel (2016). The King of Communism: Nicolae Ceausescu.
O’Neil, P. H. (2018). Essentials of Comparative Politics. London: W. W. Norton & Company, 173-203.
Levitsky, S. and Way, L. A. (2002). “The Rise of Competitive Authoritarianism” Journal of Democracy 13, 51-65.
Müller, J.W. (2016). What is Populism? “Conclusion: Seven Thesis on Populism”. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 101-103.
Recommended Sources:
Gürsoy, Y. (2018). “Rejim Değişiklikleri: Otoriterleşme ve Demokratikleşme” in Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar (eds.) Sayarı, S. and Dikici Bilgin, H. (eds.). İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 76-103.
Wintrobe, R. (2007) “Dictatorship: Analytical Approaches” in The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics (eds.) Boix, C. and Stokes, S. C. Oxford University Press, 363-394.
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Regimes |
Required Sources:
Netflix (2021). How to Become a Tyrant?
Art, D. (2013). “Germany” in Case Studies in Comparative Politics Samuels, D. J. (ed.). Pearson, 77-114.
Robertson, G. (2013). “Russia” in Case Studies in Comparative Politics Samuels, D. J. (ed.). Pearson, 277-320.
Mertha, A. (2013). “China” in Case Studies in Comparative Politics Samuels, D. J. (ed.). Pearson, 365-407.
Osanloo, A. (2013). “Iran” in Case Studies in Comparative Politics Samuels, D. J. (ed.). Pearson, 407-449.
Recommended Sources:
National Geographic (2018). Dictator’s Rulebook.
Sözen, Y. M. (2008). "Turkey between Tutelary Democracy and Electoral Authoritarianism". Private View, No: 14.
Team Populism https://populism.byu.edu/
Global Populism Database https://populism.byu.edu/Pages/Data
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| 6) |
Elections and Electoral Systems |
Required Sources:
AlJazeera (2020). US Elections 2020: What is Electoral College? https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/15/us-election-explainer-the-electoral-college
Newton, K. and Van Deth, J. W. (2010). Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 245-267.
Recommended Sources:
Dikici-Bilgin, H. (2018). “Seçimler ve Seçim Sistemleri” in Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar (eds.) Sayarı, S. and Dikici Bilgin, H. (eds.). İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 147-169.
Electoral Justice Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools
Interactive Overview of Combinations of Electoral Systems and Quota Types: https://www.idea.int/data-tools
Voter Turnout Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools
Electoral Integrity Project: https://www.electoralintegrityproject.com/
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| 7) |
Political Parties and Party Systems |
Required Sources:
Katz, R. S. (2020). “Political Parties” in Comparative Politics (ed.) Caramani, D. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 213-231.
Caramani, D. (2020) “Party Systems “in Comparative Politics (ed.) Caramani, D. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 231-252.
Scheiner, E. (2013). “Japan” in Case Studies in Comparative Politics Samuels, D. J. (ed.). Pearson, 150-194.
Recommended Sources:
Boix, C. (2007). “The Emergence of Parties and Party Systems” in The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics (eds.) Boix, C. and Stokes, S. C. Oxford University Press, 499-521.
Kitschelt, H. (2007). “Party Systems” in The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics (eds.) Boix, C. and Stokes, S. C. Oxford University Press, 521-554.
Newton, K. and Van Deth, J. W. (2010). Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 198-223.
Sayarı, S. (2018). “Siyasi Partiler ve Parti Sistemleri” in Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar (eds.) Sayarı, S. and Dikici Bilgin, H. (eds.). İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 123-145.
Chapel Hill Expert Survey https://www.chesdata.eu/
Global Party Survey https://www.globalpartysurvey.org/
Manifesto Project https://manifesto-project.wzb.eu/
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| 8) |
Midterm Exam |
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Elections Simulation |
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| 10) |
Constitutions and Judiciary |
Required Sources:
Stone Sweet, A. (2020) “Constitutions, Rights and Judicial Power” in Comparative Politics (ed.) Caramani, D. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 159-177.
Ansell, B. and Gingrich, J. (2013). “United Kingdom” in Case Studies in Comparative Politics Samuels, D. J. (ed.). Pearson, 39-77.
Recommended Sources:
Newton, K. and Van Deth, J. W. (2010). Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 71-90.
O’Neil, P. H. (2018). Essentials of Comparative Politics. London: W. W. Norton & Company, 135-171.
Comparative Constitutions Project https://comparativeconstitutionsproject.org/
Constitute Project: https://www.constituteproject.org/
Denge ve Denetleme Ağı: https://dengedenetleme.org/
IDEA Constitution Building Project https://www.idea.int/our-work/what-we-do/constitution-building
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Executives and Bureaucracy |
Required Sources:
Müller, W. C. (2020). “Governments and Bureaucracies” in Comparative Politics (ed.) Caramani, D. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 139-158.
Newton, K. and Van Deth, J. W. (2010). Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 91-103
Bleich, E. (2013). “France” in Case Studies in Comparative Politics Samuels, D. J. (ed.). Pearson, 114-150.
Recommended Sources:
Ayan Musil, P. (2018). “Hükümet Sistemleri: Başkanlık Sistemleri ve Parlamenter Sistem” in Karşılaştırmalı Siyaset: Temel Konular ve Yaklaşımlar (eds.) Sayarı, S. and Dikici Bilgin, H. (eds.). İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 190-209.
O’Neil, P. H. (2018). Essentials of Comparative Politics. London: W. W. Norton & Company, 135-171.
Party Systems & Governments Observatory: https://whogoverns.eu/
Comparative Political Dataset https://www.cpds-data.org/
European Journal of Political Research - Political Data Yearbook https://ejpr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/20478852
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Coalition-Building Simulation |
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| 13) |
Legislatures and Multilevel Governance |
Required Sources:
Kreppel, A. (2020) “Legislatures” in Comparative Politics (ed.) Caramani, D. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 119-138.
Hooghe, L., Marks, G. and Schakel, A. H. (2020). “Multilevel Governance” in Comparative Politics (ed.) Caramani, D. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 194-210.
Martinez-Gallordo, C. (2013). “Mexico” in Case Studies in Comparative Politics Samuels, D. J. (ed.). Pearson, 235-277.
Recommended Sources:
Newton, K. and Van Deth, J. W. (2010). Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 105-133.
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Parliamentary Politics Simulation |
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| 15) |
Final Exam |
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Recognizes different paradigms, fundamental theoretical approaches and methodologies in social sciences,
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1.1 Interprets classical and contemporary political theories in a critical and comparative way,
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1.2 Analyzes the contemporary issues and events through the relations between politics, political economy and culture,
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1.3 Identifies the structures, actors and power relations of the political sphere, |
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1.4 Interprets the social dynamics and working mechanisms of the international sphere through the theories of international relations, |
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1.5 Comprehends the social foundations of the national and international law, functions of the international and supranational institutions and their relations between each other, |
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1.6 Analyzes the social structure and political life in Turkey with theoretical, historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives, |
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Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms. Use their expertise for the public good, |
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2.1 Demonstrates open-mindedness for different viewpoints. Develop relations with the personal and social other on the basis of empathy and respect, |
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2.2 Communicates on the basis of public good against discrimination through prioritizing public mind and gain consciousness of citizenship, |
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Evaluates the issues in the academia and work life with a reflexive viewpoint. Interpret in a sociological way while relating biographical with historical, |
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3.1 Evaluates national and international social developments within the framework of social justice and human rights, |
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3.2 Comprehends the social world as a struggle process within the framework of class, stratification and gender relations, |
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3.3 Develops citizen consciousness and responsibility through democratic thought, negotiation and participation, |
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3.4 Develops an interdisciplinary and critical viewpoint by analytical and comparative thinking, gain the qualifications required by professional life, |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field. |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).
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