Course Code & Number
PSIR 213
Course Title
Political Concepts and Processes
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
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.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Oral Presentations/Reports
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
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).
Required Reading
1. Andrew Heywood, Politics (Longman, 2006).
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|
| Case Study Analysis | 16 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
