2245 Political Sciences

GENERAL INFORMATION
Courses are offered in the fields of political science, Turkish political history, theories of politics, research methods in political science.

Objective
To supply the students deeper information and to foster students in analytical thinking and synthesis in politics, political history, Turkish political history


Admission Requirements
ALES; English proficiency certitificate of YDS,Academic IELTS and TOEFL exams; Those who have BA degree in related fields are required to have a CGPA of 3,30/4,00.

Graduation Requirements
For those who could have MA, MSc, MPA, MBA in related field; - Required course load (min. 7 courses, 1 seminar)

Career Opportunties
Academic career, administrative positions in public and private sector

Qualification Awarded
Political Sciences

Level of Qualification
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning
A successful student who has completed at least one semester in another institution / department of the university or another post-graduate program of another higher education institution may be admitted to the post-graduate programs by horizontal transfer. The conditions for acceptance by horizontal transfer are determined by the Senate.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
For those who could have MA, MSc, MPA, MBA in related field; - Required course load (min. 7 courses, 1 seminar)

Access to Further Studies
The students who has completed MA/MSc degrees and are able to provide a valid score from ALES and English exam may apply to PhD programs

Mode of Study
Full Time

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Measurement and evaluation methods that is applied for each course, is detailed in "Course Structure&ECTS Credits".

Contact (Programme Director or Equivalent)
PositionName SurnamePhoneFaxE-Mail
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTEProf. Dr. HÜSEYİN ALİYAR DEMİRCİ  ademirci@pau.edu.tr


PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Have theoretical knowledge and equipment of master degree in political science and sociology.
2Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding which provides a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context of political science and sociology.
3Apply their theoretical knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in solving new problems within multidisciplinary contexts related to political science and sociology.
4Have ability to conceive, design, implement, adapt and evaluate a substantial process of research with scholarly integrity in the fields of politics and sociology, urbanization contexts, at national and international level.
5Have the ability to integrate research results and literature and formulate judgments in the fields of political science and sociology.
6Have the ability of working and studying independently with an interdisciplinary perspective on the issues of political science and sociology.
7Assume there are different schools of thought which alternatives to each other in political science, public administration, law and urbanization; compare, criticize and investigate those schools. Embrace an analytical perspective for the problems in political and sociology contexts.
8Embrace a responsibility for sharing new information with peers and a strong motivation for following international literature in the related fields.
9Use computer science and statistics techniques and programs in order to analysis social issues with an interdisciplinary perspective.
10Develop himself/herself for various levels of careers such as human resources, public relations of political institutions, the private sector and civil society organizations.
11Have ability to follow new theoretical and practical innovations and produce new approaches in political science and sociology.
12Identify and consider ethical implications of scientific investigations and the importance of being objective during the scientific research.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
NameComments
LecturingLecturing is one of the methods that come first, where the teacher is in the center. It is a method where the teacher actively describes topics and the students are passive listeners. With this method, lesson proceeds in the form of report, description and explanation.
DebateDepending on the situation, debate is a tool that allows all students, or a specific portion of the class to participate in the lesson. In this method, members of the group discuss a topic by addressing the various points of view and discuss alternative opinions about problem-solving.
DemonstrationIn this method the teacher demonstrates, an experiment, test, in front of the class. And then assists students to do so too. Students learn not only by just by looking and watching, but also by taking part and participating. This method is usually applied when teaching skills.
Case Study Case studies require students to actively participate while using an analytical perspective to think about real and problematic events. The problematic event may be real or very close to real life. Student(s) working on the documents that include the necessary data and descriptions of the
Problem SolvingThe name given to any doubt or ambiguity that arises is, a problem. Problems which usually have a role in human life, that have preventing or annoying aspects are solved by considering the stages of scientific methods. (a) Problems are determined. (b) The problem is identified. 
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning is; a kind of learning that is based on the students working together for a common purpose. Children with different skills come together in heterogeneous groups to learn by helping each other. Students gain experiences such as becoming aware of the unity
PerformanceIn this method, the teacher performs activities such as experiments and demonstrations in front of the class, students try to learn by looking and watching. This method is usually applied where there are limited facilities and in dealing with dangerous experimental situations.
Questions –AnswersThe different types of Questions used (associative, differential, assessment, requesting information, motivating, and brainstorming) although students get in to more active positions during the process; the method is teacher-centered. If possible Questions, that serve a purpose and
Concept MapsExpress a relation network, based on figures, graphics and words propositions and principles. It enables visual learning. These steps are followed: 1) Concepts about the subjects to be taught are listed. 2) The name of the subject that will be taught is written at the top.3) Relations between
Concept CaricaturesCreates opportunities to learn and discuss by caricaturizing and representing information about concepts in a thought-provoking way that can lead to debates. Generally Concepts Caricatures draw attention and create opportunities to think by giving information in a contradicting
Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning is; a kind of learning that is based on students working together for a common purpose. Children with different skills come together in heterogeneous groups and learn by helping each other. Students gain experiences such as becoming aware of the unity within the
Scenario-based teaching Although it is similar to the Case Study method, there is a fictional approach in the scenario. The subject can be presented by inserting it in to a fiction and can also lead the student’s to producing their own scenarios.
Role Playing Role-playing is a learning way which helps students to express their own feelings and thoughts by playing the role of other personalities. It is necessary that students use creative thinking to succeed. Students put themselves in someone’s place by purifying themselves from their actual
Drama Drama is a method in which students learn a skill or situation by reenacting in front of the class. As well as gaining knowledge by experience, it has important effects on the development of verbal expression and socialization. It enables us to bring up individuals who are creative, productive,
ProjectProject-based learning is a learning way which leads students to deal with interesting problems and to create extraordinary products at the end of this. It allows students to use their creativity and it requires them to look at events perceptively.
Technical TourIs a method that takes learning to the out of the classroom. It is a method that provides students to make direct observations and to gain information by taking them to places, such as factories, museums, libraries, various government agencies, mountains, forests, lakes, parks and gardens.
Observation Although we generally get information related to the nature through observations, the Observation method can also be used for other situations and under other conditions. We try to reach certain generalizations by thinking about our findings which we gather from our observations.
Testing Means reaching results by using various information with certain mechanisms, which are set up to imitate natural events in artificial environments and to have students take a certain topics and applying them to reach certain aims/objectives. Nature researchers, scientists, and educators
InterviewThis is when the teacher brings in (writers, artists, designers, writers, illustrators, etc.) because he/she is not equipped with the adequate facilities to do with certain issues or situations. It is a technique that triggers the senses of students. In some cases, students interview certain people
Programmed InstructionAt its basis lays the Individualization of instruction. Programmed instruction is an individual teaching technique, guided by the reinforcement principles of Skinner. Its Basic principles are: the principle of small steps, the principle of effective participation, the achievement principle, the
Teaching with Analogy / MetaphorsIs a way for learning, which compares abstract issues and concepts with concrete objects.
DebateDebate is a type of discussion on a topic in compliance with certain rules and procedures. Debate, is two groups of students in either twos or threes, putting forward points, which are for or against an idea, proposal, point, action or recommendation.  The aim is to discuss topic ideas that
Six Hat ThinkingThe Six hat thinking technique, is based on looking at a topic from different angles. Individuals learn to, develop the ability to face events from different points of view and to improve their empathizing skills. Because thoughts are looked upon from of every aspect, issues raised can be
Vision Development This technique is not all the students in small groups, but all students participating in a study as a class. It is a discussion technique, used to teach students to respect others views and improve their vision, when thinking about conflicting points of view. Topics with apparent contradictions 
Brainstorming Brainstorming is a group work process that has been regulated to reach solutions for a problem without limitations or evaluation. The purpose of brainstorming is to make it easier for students to express themselves and to generate ideas. This technique is used as a high-level discussion

PO - NQF-HETR Relation
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INFORMATION  02
SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
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COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
    

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SKILLS  01
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COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 05
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 06
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 07
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 08
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 05
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 06
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 04
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 05
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 06
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 07
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 02
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 04
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 05
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 06
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 07
    

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COURS STRUCTURE & ECTS CREDITS
Year :
1st Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
SSB 501 RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES AT SOCIAL SCIENCES 3+0 7,5 Compulsory
- SSB CODE FALL ELECTIVE 1ST SEMESTER 3+0 7,5 Elective
- SSB CODE FALL ELECTIVE 1ST SEMESTER 3+0 7,5 Elective
- SSB CODE FALL ELECTIVE 1ST SEMESTER 3+0 7,5 Elective
  Total 30  
1st Semester Elective Groups : SSB CODE FALL ELECTIVE 1ST SEMESTER

2nd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
SSB 550 MASTER SEMINAR 3+0 7,5 Compulsory
- SSB CODE SPRING ELECTIVE 2nd semester 3+0 7,5 Elective
- SSB CODE SPRING ELECTIVE 2nd semester 3+0 7,5 Elective
- SSB CODE SPRING ELECTIVE 2nd semester 3+0 7,5 Elective
  Total 30  
2nd Semester Elective Groups : SSB CODE SPRING ELECTIVE 2nd semester

3rd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
SSB 500 MASTER THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
SSB 700 FIELD OF STUDY COURSE 6+0 10 Compulsory
- Optional Elective-Poltical Science YI 0+0 Elective
  Total 30  
3rd Semester Elective Groups : Optional Elective-Poltical Science YI

4th Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
SSB 500 MASTER THESIS 0+0 20 Compulsory
SSB 700 FIELD OF STUDY COURSE 6+0 10 Compulsory
- Optional Elective-Poltical Science YI 0+0 Elective
  Total 30  
4th Semester Elective Groups : Optional Elective-Poltical Science YI


COURSE & PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Year : Compulsory Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12
FIELD OF STUDY COURSEC            
MASTER SEMINARC            
MASTER THESISC            
POSTGRADUATE COUNSELINGC            
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES AT SOCIAL SCIENCESC************
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Elective Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12
APPLICATIONS OF E-STATEE************
BASIC APPROACHES AT POLITICAL SCEENCEE************
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, CURRENT ISSUES AND APPROACHESE            
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL LAWE            
CRITICAL SOCIAL THEORY FROM MODERNITY TO POSTMODERNITYE************
CULTURAL STRUCTURE AND POLITICS IN TURKEYE************
CURRENT ISSUES IN POLITICAL THEORYE            
DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRACY IN TURKEYE            
DIGITAL MEDIA IN POLICY AND POLITICS: PRACTICES, PROBLEMS AND POLICY ISSUESE            
EPISTEMOLOGY ANF METHODOLOY IN POLITICAL SCIENCEE            
GENDERE            
GLOBALIZATION AND NATION STATEE******** ***
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS IN THE 21ST CENTURYE************
MEDIA POWER AND IDEOLOGYE************
POLICY SCIENCESE            
POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ETHICSE            
POLITICAL RHETORICE            
POLITICAL VIOLENCE: RESOURCES AND VIEWSE            
POLITICS AT LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONSE            
PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICSE            
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND ETHICSE******** ***
PUBLIC OPINION AND POLITICAL LEADERSHIPE            
PUBLIC RIGHTS AND FREEDOMSE            
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONE            
STATE THEORIESE            
TERM PROJECTE            
THEORIES OF DEMOCRACYE            
THEORIES OF POLITICAL CHANGEE************
THEORIES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONE************
TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY IN THE 2000SE************
URBAN SOCIOLOGYE            
L+P: Lecture and Practice
C: Compulsory
E: Elective
PO: Program Learning Outcomes
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H [4]: High
M [3]: Medium
L [2]: Low
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NQF-HETR : National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education in Turkey