PSIR 213

Course Code & Number

PSIR 213

Course Title

Political Concepts and Processes

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Introduction to basic concepts, approaches and theories of political science. Political participation. Political parties and interest groups. Political culture. Political socialization. Forms and systems of government. State and bureaucracy. Nations, nationalism and citizenship.

Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to explain the students the basic political concepts and approaches. The course aims to demonstrate their modes of application in various countries and regions both in institutional and functional terms.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Describe basic political concepts and approaches.
2. Understand nature and significance of politics.
3. Understand political processes and dynamics at the international, national and local levels. 
4. Carry out (comparative) political analysis through collection and interpretation of political and sociological data.
5. Evaluate the importance of notions such as equality, justice, freedom, power, legitimacy and estimate the significance of such notions in a democratic regime. 
6. Recognize the significance of active citizenship for the establishment and consolidation of democratic politics. 
7. Identify and consider ethical implications of politics.
8. Communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Recommended Reading

1. Andrew Rehfeld, The Concept of Constituency: Political Representation, Democratic Legitimacy and Institutional Design (Cambridge University Press, 2008). 2. Ian Shapiro and Susan C. Stokes, Political Representation (Cambridge University Press, 2010).