Erasmus Değişim Programı

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MAIN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM – COMPULSORY AND ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

1st Year / 1st Semester

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 ENF101

Fundamentals of Information Technologies

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2

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4

3

4

An overview of information systems; building a personal computer; operating systems; installing an OS; computer memory; microprocessors and computer architecture; magnetic storage and hard disk drives; computer networks; the Internet; development of information systems; information system development in enterprises; problems of information systems and their solutions; effects of developments in ICT on business structures; trends in information systems and technologies.

2

SKY101

Theory of Management

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3

0

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3

3

3

Contributes to giving Public Administration students a foundational understanding of management and organizational institutions. Topics include: concepts of management and organizations, types and elements of organizations and structures; classical, neoclassical, and modern management theories; and a discussion of Japanese-style management approach.

3

SKY107

Introduction to Law

C

3

0

0

3

3

3

The concept of law; social order and rules governing society; purposes and benefits of law; elements of law; legal systems; the Turkish legal system; legal relationships; basic human rights; characteristics and types of rights.

4

 SKY111

Scientific Research Methods

C

3

0

0

3

3

4

The aim is to teach the basic principles of accounting and evaluation methods using accounting recording systems. Topics: definition and subject of accounting; fundamental concepts; the concept of accounts; journal entries; regular and auxiliary accounts; the uniform chart of accounts; balance sheet and asset accounts; cash and equivalents; marketable securities; trade receivables and other receivables; inventory; VAT and its applications; continuous and periodic inventory methods.

5

 SKY113

Political Science I

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3

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3

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4

The purpose is to present different approaches to the definition of political science; analyze the concepts of power, legitimacy, authority, state, and democracy; apply these concepts and theories to concrete political institutions and processes. Content: political science and positivism; definition of political science; relation to other social sciences; power, legitimacy, sovereignty, state, democracy; political participation and types; political behavior; political parties; bureaucracy; pressure groups and public opinion; elections and electoral methods.

6

 TDL101

Turkish Language

C

2

0

0

2

2

2

Language and the importance of language; origin and diffusion of languages; structural typology of languages; the Turkish language and its development; its place among languages; modern Turkish writing; phonetic and morphological structure; Turkish grammar; sentence and paragraph; reading comprehension; parts of speech, their properties and usage; punctuation; written and oral expression; composition; writing exercises; use of dictionaries and writing guides; speech and discussion techniques; selected texts from Turkish literature for analysis; developing coherent writing skills; source search and bibliography methods.

7

 YDL101

Foreign Language I

C

2

1

0

3

2,5

5

The general objective is to provide elementary-level English proficiency and develop basic language skills. Course content includes: introduction to language basics; greetings; beginning conversation; introduction of verbs; describing place and people; ability / preferences; offering and accepting; adverbs of frequency; asking and answering questions; past tense; regular and irregular verb conjugations; use of adverbs of time; planning trips.

8

ATA101

Atatürk’s Principles & History of Reforms I

C

2

0

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2

2

2

The aim is to provide foundational knowledge about the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the causes leading to the Turkish Revolutions, the National Struggle, early Turkish foreign policy after independence, and Atatürk’s principles.

9

 DOY101

Digital Literacy

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2

0

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2

2

3

Digital literacy refers to the capability of using information and communication technologies (ICT) in response to individual needs. This course aims to help students acquire skills in using smart devices and social networks; interacting with communities and social media; discovering, using, summarizing, evaluating, producing, and communicating information; and critical thinking.

1st Year / 2nd Semester

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SKY102

Sociology

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3

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3

3

4

The main aim of this course is to analyze, understand, and reinterpret social events and phenomena from a sociological perspective. It also aims to examine concepts and ideas through their interactions with other disciplines, interpret and evaluate data, and develop a sociological viewpoint to identify local and global problems. Ultimately, it seeks to help students acquire an interdisciplinary sociological approach that enables them to address developments in their fields using different methods. Topics include: definition of sociology as a discipline; sociological perspective; major theoretical approaches; social interaction; stratification; class; poverty and exclusion; global inequality; race; ethnicity; migration; religion in modern societies; organizations; networks; media; education; economy; politics; cities; environment; and risk.

2

SKY108

Constitutional Law

C

3

0

0

3

3

4

The general aim is to provide students with knowledge about the history of constitutionalism; supremacy of constitutions; preparation of constitutions and amendments; government structure; fundamental rights and duties; separation of powers. Topics include: the concept of constitution and constitutionalism; constituent power, its emergence and modes of use; models of constitutional review; elements and types of state; separation of powers and systems of government; general principles of fundamental rights.

3

 SKY112

Introduction to Economics

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3

0

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3

3

3

The objective is to understand basic economic concepts, price theory, price elasticity, supply function and supply elasticity, types of markets, state intervention in agricultural prices, theories of consumption and production, cost theory, and to be able to interpret current economic events at a basic level. The content includes primary concepts of economics; distinctions between micro- and macroeconomics; introduction of different approaches in economics; fundamental concepts in microeconomics; supply and demand; supply and demand elasticities; consumer and producer equilibrium; cost concepts.

4

 SKY114

Political Science II

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3

0

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3

3

4

The aim of this course is to introduce different approaches to the definition of political science, analyze the concepts of power, legitimacy, authority, state, and democracy, and apply these theoretical concepts to concrete political institutions and processes. Course content includes political science and positivism; the definition of political science; its relationship with other social sciences; power, legitimacy, sovereignty, state, and democracy; political participation and its types; political behavior; political parties; bureaucracy; pressure groups and public opinion; and elections and electoral techniques.

5

 SKY116

Public Administration

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3

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3

3

4

The purpose of this course is to analyze the Turkish public administration system within the two main paradigms of public management: traditional public administration and new public management. Students are expected to gain knowledge of public administration theory, the fundamental elements of the Turkish public administration system, and the main challenges encountered in its operation.

6

SKY118

Introduction to Philosophy

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2

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3

2

2

This course introduces the basic concepts of philosophy such as philosophy, knowledge, and existence, as well as fundamental philosophical problems and approaches. It discusses the relationship between philosophy and being, epistemology, axiology, and the meaning of life in connection with philosophy.

7

 TDL102

Turkish Language II

C

2

0

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2

2

2

This course covers the importance, origin, and diffusion of language; structural classification of languages; the development of the Turkish language and its place among other languages; modern Turkish written language; phonetic and morphological structures; Turkish grammar; sentence and paragraph analysis; reading comprehension; types and uses of words; punctuation and orthography; written and oral expression; composition writing; proper use of grammar and spelling rules; dictionary and writing guide use; principles and techniques of speaking and discussion; letter, invitation, and telegram writing; textual analysis and critique of selected works from Turkish literature; text reading and analysis; methods for developing effective writing; and source research and bibliography preparation.

8

 YDL102

Foreign Language II

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2

1

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2,5

5

The general goal of this course is to improve students’ English skills at an intermediate level in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Topics include present tense, future tense, comparisons, expressing problems and giving advice, making suggestions, present perfect tense, the distinction between present simple and present continuous, selected structures, and the use of adjectives and adverbs.

9

ATA102

Atatürk’s Principles & Reform History II

C

2

0

0

2

2

2

The purpose of this course is to provide basic information about the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and the reasons preparing the Turkish Revolution, the National Struggle, Atatürk’s Reforms, foreign policy after the National Struggle, and Atatürk’s Principles.

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

2nd Year/ 3rd Semester

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SKY203

History of Political Thought

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3

0

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3

3

6

Sophists, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Roman Political Thought, the emergence of Christianity and Saint Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Dante, and Marsilius of Padua.

2

SKY205

Social Structure of Turkey

C

3

0

0

3

3

4

Society, social structure, socio-economic structure, the socio-economic structure of Turkey, and Turkey’s social problems.

3

SKY207

Management and Ethics

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3

0

0

3

3

4

This course covers fundamental concepts related to ethics, the elements of ethics, managerial ethics, the philosophical dimensions of managerial ethics, the importance of ethics in public administration, ethical dilemmas, ethical principles and standards, ethical laws, whistleblowers and their protection, ethics-based management culture, ethical decision-making, character and virtue ethics, and the normative framework regarding administrative ethics in Turkey.

4

SKY229

Turkish Constitutional Law

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3

0

0

3

3

4

This course examines the concepts of constitution and constitutional law, types of constitutions, constitutional movements, the making and amendment of constitutions, concepts of political power and the state, forms of the state, systems of government, the concept of democracy, types of democracy, the principles governing elections and electoral systems, political parties, fundamental rights and freedoms, and types of constitutional review.

5

SKY231

Turkish Political Life I

C

3

0

0

3

3

4

Understanding the Ottoman origins of Turkish political life: the Ottoman socio-political structure and state philosophy, Ottoman modernization and the Young Ottomans movement, the First Constitutional Era and the reign of Abdulhamid II (1876–1909), the Committee of Union and Progress period (1908–1918), political ideas and parties of the Second Constitutional Era, World War I, and the collapse process of the Ottoman Empire.

6

Elective Course

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3

0

0

3

3

4

7

Elective Course

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

3rd Year/ 5th Semester

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SKY301

Local Governments

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3

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3

3

6

The emergence of local administrations and their conceptual framework; constitutional principles affecting administration; the development and fundamental principles of local governments; duties, revenue sharing, and budgeting in local administrations; provincial special administrations, municipal administrations, metropolitan municipalities, and village administrations.

2

SKY321

Political History I

C

3

0

0

3

3

6

The American Revolution; the situation in Europe before the French Revolution; causes leading to the French Revolution; the French Revolution and its aftermath; international reactions to the revolution; the Napoleonic era; nationalist movements in Europe; the Congress of Vienna and the end of the Napoleonic period; the Industrial Revolution; and the rise of ideologies in Europe.

3

SKY323

Urbanization Policies

C

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course theoretically examines the concepts of city and urbanization, comparative urbanization experiences, and urbanization policies in Turkey.

4

SKY341

Administrative Law

C

3

0

0

3

3

4

The concept of administration and administrative law; the emergence, development, and characteristics of administrative law; sources of administrative law; constitutional principles affecting administrative law; central administration; local governments; service-based public institutions; administrative contracts; and public service.

5

Elective Course

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3

0

0

3

3

4

6

Elective Course

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

3rd Year/ 6th Semester

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SKY302

Comparative Public Administration

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3

0

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3

3

6

What is comparative administration? The development of the field of comparative administration and related theoretical approaches; Britain: political institutions and political culture (1–2); France: state and political structure (1–2); Germany: understanding of politics and administration (1–2); the political and institutional structure of the United States (1–2); the administrative systems of Japan, Russia, and India; examination of Argentina, Cuba, and Egypt.

2

SKY306

Human Resources Management in the Public Sector

C

3

0

0

3

3

6

Topics and materials covered in this course include the concept of public personnel management (PPM) and human resources management (HRM); similarities and differences between PPM and HRM; and the historical development of human resources management in the public sector.

3

SKY322

Political History II

C

3

0

0

3

3

6

The beginning of revolutionary movements in Europe; the 1848 revolutions in Europe; the unification of Italy and Germany; reform movements in Russia; the American Civil War; developments in Asia; demographic and economic changes in Europe; the reign of Wilhelm II in Germany; the emergence of imperialism; and World War I.

4

SKY342

Administrative Jurisdiction

C

3

0

0

3

3

6

The concept of administration and administrative law; the emergence, development, and characteristics of administrative law; sources of administrative law; constitutional principles affecting administrative law; central administration; local governments; service-based public institutions; administrative contracts; and public service.

5

Elective Course

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3

0

0

3

3

6

6

Elective Course

E

3

0

0

3

3

6

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

4th Year/ 7th Semester

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SKY401

Theories of State and Bureaucracy

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3

0

3

3

3

6

Concepts of state and bureaucracy; theories of the state (liberal, Marxist, and fascist); approaches to bureaucracy within the framework of state theories; and theories of bureaucracy (Weberian, Marxist, and Public Choice School).

2

SKY403

Turkish Economy

C

3

0

3

3

3

5

Definition and scope of the Turkish economy. The Turkish economy during the 1923–1960 period: economic development and production structure, savings, terms of trade and taxation, developments in employment and foreign trade. The 1960–1994 period: economic growth, production, productivity, intersectoral relations, financing, employment, and foreign trade. Developments after 1995. Major economic problems and possible solutions.

3

SKY405

Labor Law

C

3

0

3

3

3

4

Introduction to labor law; major labor law statutes; fundamental concepts of labor law; scope of application of the labor code; types of employment contracts; types of work prohibited by law; rights and obligations of employees and employers arising from employment contracts; termination of contracts; working hours, leaves, and wages; the concept of social security; trade union law; and collective labor agreement law.

4

Elective Course

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3

0

3

3

3

5

5

Elective Course

E

3

0

3

3

3

5

6

Elective Course

E

3

0

3

3

3

5

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

4th Year/ 8th Semester

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SKY402

History of Turkish Administration

C

3

0

0

3

3

6

The course focuses on the history of administration in Turkey during the Ottoman Empire period. It is evident that the structure of administration and organization cannot be presented independently from economic, social, and political processes. In this context, the course will create a thematic integrity in which the administrative center is analyzed in relation to other structural elements. The origins of administration in Turkey will be discussed through the influences of Islam, the Seljuks, Roman heritage, and other factors, explaining the formation of the Ottoman Classical Period and focusing on its main administrative mechanisms. This period will be compared with other classical empires, and the “degeneration” and “disintegration” phases will be evaluated together with the concept of “modernization,” including the Tanzimat era. The course will conclude with an examination of the origins of the Republican reforms.

2

SKY404

Environmental Management and Problems

C

3

0

0

3

3

5

Introduction; concepts related to environmental law and management; economic approaches to the problem of environmental pollution; ethical responsibility in the management of natural resources; the growing international importance of environmental issues; international organizations and environmental protection; the European Community and environmental protection; environmental protection policies of various countries; environmental problems and legal regulations in Turkey; the administrative-political structure of environmental management; duties of ministries and local administrations in environmental protection; management of Special Environmental Protection Areas in Turkey; protection of cultural and natural assets; conservation of wildlife areas, national parks, and wetlands; and forest policies in Turkey.

3

SKY424

Tax Law and the Turkish Tax System

C

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course covers the sources of tax law, the taxation process, tax disputes, and tax crimes and penalties. It also addresses the general structure of the Turkish tax system and discusses fundamental issues related to income and corporate taxes.

4

Elective Course

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3

0

0

3

3

5

5

Elective Course

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

6

Elective Course

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

2nd Year/ 3rd Semester

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SKY213

Microeconomics

C

3

0

0

3

3

4

The subject and definition of economics, economic systems, main concepts, methods used in economics, and the flow of economic activities. Market, demand, supply, and price mechanism; King’s Law; Cobweb Theory; marginal utility and indifference curves; consumer equilibrium and changes in consumer equilibrium.

2

SKY219

Strategic Management in the Public Sector

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course focuses on the transition to strategic management and the implementation of strategic management practices in the public sector.

3

SKY221

History of Civilization

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course introduces the concept of civilization and related key terms. It examines human evolution both physically and culturally from prehistoric times to historical ages and explores how these transformations have influenced the modern era. Major civilizations throughout history are studied, including Mediterranean, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Far Eastern, Indian, Central American (Aztec and Inca), Central Asian steppe civilizations, and Western civilizations (Europe and America).

4

SKY223

Modernity and Consumer Society

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

The purpose of this course is to analyze socio-economic, political, and cultural transformations from the industrial society to today’s information society in the context of consumerism. It aims to help students critically and analytically question contemporary and future social realities.

5

SKY225

SİYASET PSİKOLOJİSİ

Political Psychology

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course examines forms of political socialization, political culture, ideology, mass society, and communication, as well as political perception, political behavior, attitudes, values, and beliefs. The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach to studying the cultural, cognitive, and communicative dimensions of the relationship between social-political phenomena and individuals.

6

SKY227

Academic Turkish

E

2

0

0

2

2

4

This course includes reading materials, listening activities, speaking tasks, and writing exercises aimed at improving students’ Turkish language skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing. It also prepares students to produce academic works such as theses, articles, presentations, and reports in Turkish.

7

SKY233

Financial Accounting

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

The aim of this course is to teach the procedures required to record and report commercial transactions in order to monitor, control, and manage the financial position of enterprises, and to support managerial decision-making. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to record accounting entries for any commercial transaction and prepare financial statements such as balance sheets and income statements. Topics include the basic accounting equation (assets = liabilities), accounting process, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Chart of Accounts, accounting for cash, securities, merchandise, VAT, trade receivables/payables, deposits, wages, depreciation, short-term and long-term liabilities, equity, income statement and cost accounts. Theoretical and practical applications are integrated through case studies, with emphasis on period-end transactions such as depreciation and trial balances.

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

2nd Year/ 4th Semester

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SKY214

Macroeconomics

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3

0

0

3

3

4

The aim of this course is to address macroeconomic topics within the framework of basic concepts and theoretical approaches, examine how equilibrium is achieved in the long run, and analyze the effects of policies. Students will also develop the ability to interpret current data related to macroeconomic variables. Topics include basic macroeconomic concepts, classical and Keynesian analysis, factor markets, money supply and demand, monetary policy, public debt and deficits, goods market equilibrium (IS model), money market equilibrium (LM model), open economy and IS-LM, aggregate supply and demand model, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth.

2

SKY216

Public Finance

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course covers the scope and definition of public finance, its relationship with other disciplines, the definition and objectives of public revenue, types and classifications of public income, and tax theory and applications.

3

SKY228

Public Relations in Public Administration

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course explains the relationship between public relations and management, re-evaluates public administrations in the context of public relations, and defines the importance and dimensions of public relations within public administration. It also discusses the changing understanding of public administration worldwide and evaluates the influential role of public relations in this process.

4

SKY230

Social Psychology

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course explores the historical development, topics, approaches, and methods of social psychology. It examines social influence and conformity behavior, attitudes, attitude change, prejudice, communication, propaganda, social roles, status, authority, intergroup communication, and culture.

5

SKY232

Turkish Intellectual Life

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

The aim of this course is to teach the contributions of Turks to scientific and intellectual life, particularly the advancements after the adoption of Islam. Thinkers such as al-Khwarizmi, Avicenna, al-Biruni, and Ulugh Beg are studied within the context of their scientific works. The course also introduces the evolution of Turkish intellectual thought from the Ottoman period to the Republican era.

6

SKY238

Administrative Structure of Turkey

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course examines the principles governing administrative organization, central administration, local governments, public institutions, and professional organizations with public institution status in Turkey.

7

SKY240

Combating Addiction

E

2

0

0

3

3

4

This course covers key concepts related to addiction, methods of combating addiction, and the positive and negative aspects of technology. It discusses types of addiction including internet, gaming, smartphone, and social media addiction, as well as cyberbullying, its forms, prevalence, and research findings. The course also explores awareness and coping strategies for students, families, and educators.

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

3rd Year/ 5th Semester

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SKY325

Public Policy

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course examines the processes and cycle of public policy making, decision-making and evaluation in public policy, policy implementation, public policy advocacy frameworks, and sectoral policy areas such as health, education, and security. It also introduces the fundamentals of public policy analysis.

2

SKY327

MESLEKİ YABANCI DİL

Professional Foreign Language

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

The course focuses on developing professional English terminology related to public administration, political science, sovereignty, local governments, and public policy concepts.

3

SKY329

Comparative Political Systems

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course is based on two fundamental concepts: comparison in the social sciences and forms of political governance. It provides a detailed analysis and comparison of various political systems and forms of government applied around the world.

4

SKY333

Political Communication

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course investigates the relationship between communication patterns and political interactions. It focuses on the dissemination of power relations in modern societies, their ideological forms, and the related phenomena, concepts, and institutions.

5

SKY335

Regional Development Management

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

Reasons for regional planning, theories of regional development, objectives and instruments of economic development policy, the importance of human capital in regional development, regional competitiveness and human capital, regional development agencies, regional planning in the context of globalization and localization, regional development programs and policies, and approaches to regional development in Turkey.

6

SKY337

E-Government Applications

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

The course covers technology and information management in public administration, data collection, storage, processing, and dissemination in public institutions, and the structure of electronic networks and public services provided online. It examines the impact of information technologies on public administration and services.

7

SKY339

Gender Studies

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course explores the concept of gender, gender inequalities in working life, education, media, law, and politics, and the theoretical frameworks explaining the relationship between gender and these fields.

8

SKY343

Political Theory

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course examines the fundamental concepts of political theory and the historical development of political philosophy from antiquity to the end of the Middle Ages.

9

SKY345

Commercial Law

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

The course covers commercial systems; elements of commercial enterprises; concepts of headquarters and branches; transfer and pledge of commercial enterprises; definition and consequences of commercial transactions; order of applicable provisions for commercial matters; commercial litigation arising from special and general laws; concept of merchant, acquisition and loss of merchant status, general and special consequences of being a merchant; and commercial registry regulations applicable to tradespeople.

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

3rd Year/ 6th Semester

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SKY324

World Economy

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course discusses basic concepts of the world economy, the relationship between hegemony, international stability, industrialization, and international trade, and global economic transformations. It examines the rise and decline of British hegemony, the emergence and decline of American hegemony, globalization, transformations in the world economy, global economic challenges, and crises accompanying these transformations.

2

SKY326

Foreign Language for Business Life

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course focuses on communication in business life and the fundamentals of the communication process. It covers business-related grammar and usage rules, preparation of résumés, petitions, and reports, and writing formal documents in a professional context.

3

SKY328

International Relations

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the foundations of contemporary international relations and to raise awareness about the major theoretical perspectives concerning the international system and global politics. It examines key concepts such as sovereignty, balance of power, and hegemony, along with different subfields within the discipline of international relations.

4

SKY330

Public Administration Reform

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

Topics include new public management, governance, postmodernism and public administration, administrative reform transfer, public interest, performance management, total quality management, e-government, ethics in public administration, local governments, and local autonomy.

5

SKY332

Protocol and Social Behavior

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course covers definitions and characteristics of social behavior and protocol, social and emotional learning, social behavior and protocol rules, introductions and etiquette in professional settings, forms of address and greetings, welcoming and farewells, appearance rules for different social settings, verbal and written communication etiquette, behavior in offices and relations with superiors, table manners, etiquette for invitations and banquets, meeting and negotiation protocols, apology and feedback methods, expectation violation theory, protocol correspondence, executive assistant etiquette, and e-mail etiquette principles.

6

SKY334

Political Parties and Electoral Systems

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course classifies political parties and electoral systems and discusses their functions. It also analyzes their practical applications and variations in different countries.

7

SKY336

The European Union and Turkey

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

This course focuses on the structure, history, and member states of the European Union, Turkey’s EU accession process and historical developments, negotiation stages, and the potential effects of EU membership.

8

SKY340

Volunteering Studies

E

1

2

0

3

2

4

The course covers volunteering and civil society studies. It introduces the working principles and practices of non-governmental organizations in today’s world and examines strategies for promoting themselves to society through public relations and communication.

9

SKY344

Contemporary Management Techniques

E

3

0

0

3

3

4

Beginning with the development of management science, this course covers modern and postmodern management techniques and the challenges faced by employees and managers as a result of these developments. It focuses on new management techniques used in both public and private institutions and aims to provide students with the ability to apply them effectively.

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

4th Year/ 7th Semester

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Course Code

Course Title

C/E

T

P

L

TH

CR

ECTS

1

SKY407

Political Sociology

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

Introduction to political sociology. Politics, power, and the state. Authority, legitimacy, and political systems. Types of authority and legitimacy. The dependence and relative autonomy of politics. The rediscovery of politics. Elite theory and the determination of politics. Relations between politics and power. Sociological analysis of politics. Historical sociology and the Marxist tradition. Historical sociology and the state. The debate on neutrality in sociology. Political sociology and philosophy. Relativism in political sociology. Modernity and postmodernism I–II.

2

SKY409

Local Democracy and Governance

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

This course examines different models of democracy in the context of political participation and explains participatory democracy. It explores the relationship between local governments and participatory democracy, emphasizing the role and importance of local administrations in the development of participatory political culture. It also analyzes local politics within the framework of representative democracy, particularly in the formation of local decision-making bodies, and discusses practices that strengthen political participation in local democracy.

3

SKY411

Current Issues in Public Administration

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

This course analyzes current issues, new approaches, and practices in public administration from multiple dimensions. It also reviews relevant terminology and fills knowledge gaps based on students’ topic selections and interests. Topics include the identity crisis of public administration, the EU crisis and its reflections on public administration, economic crises and their impacts, new public management reforms, Turkey’s EU membership and its administrative implications, and issues related to auditing, financial management, and human resources in Turkish public administration.

4

SKY415

Turkish Foreign Policy

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

Fundamental principles of Turkish foreign policy. The National Liberation War period. The Republican period and the First Phase of Relative Autonomy. World War II and the Second Phase of Relative Autonomy. The Truman Doctrine and Turkey’s integration into the Western Bloc. The Democrat Party era and Middle Eastern issues. Relations with the Soviet Union, the détente period, and the Third Phase of Relative Autonomy. The Cyprus issue.

5

SKY417

History of Turkish-Islamic Thought

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

Foundations and characteristics of Islamic civilization; the conversion of Turks to Islam and their influence within Islamic society; early Turkish states, Islam, and nomadic culture; the development of Turkish-Islamic states within the general context of the Islamic world; thinkers such as al-Farabi, Nizam al-Mulk, and other prominent figures in Turkish-Islamic thought; Islam and the ruler tradition in the Ottoman Empire; Kınalızade and the Ottoman intellectual system.

6

SKY419

Comparative Politics

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

This course requires students to compare different political systems in terms of political institutions, culture, and processes. The first part of the course examines methods used in comparative politics research, while the second part focuses on models designed for the study of various political systems.

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

4th Year/ 8th Semester

S/N

Course Code

Course Title

C/E

T

P

L

TH

CR

ECTS

1

SKY408

Media and Politics

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

Definitions and scope of politics and media; the framework of media–politics relations and their connections with other social sciences; normative media theories on media–politics relations; concepts such as politics, media, communication, power, legitimacy, sovereignty, state, and democracy; political participation and its forms; political behavior, political parties, bureaucracy, pressure groups, public opinion, and elections.

2

SKY410

Correspondence Techniques in Public Administration

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

This course covers official correspondence techniques, relevant legislation, and formal writing procedures used in public institutions.

3

SKY412

Crisis Management

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

Concepts related to crises, definition, scope, and characteristics of crisis; dimensions and key factors of crises; crisis processes and outcomes; concept and scope of crisis management; crisis management process and approaches; methods for preventing, resolving, or turning crises into opportunities; concepts related to stress, definition and scope of stress, symptoms of stress, and main stages of stress.

4

SKY414

Society and Politics in the Middle East

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

This course examines Middle Eastern societies and politics in the context of historical development. It analyzes the history, political parties, electoral systems, sects, and subnational organizations of the Middle East.

5

SKY416

Globalization and Administration

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

Topics include globalization and management, transformation of public administration in the process of globalization, international structures, and global governance.

6

SKY418

Urban Theories

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

This course examines the history of pre-industrial urban forms, early settlements, classical period planning, medieval cities, Renaissance cities, and Islamic cities, focusing on the evolution of urban structures before industrialization.

7

SKY420

Russian Language

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

This course introduces the grammatical and phonetic structure of the Russian language through listening and comprehension exercises.

8

SKY422

Theories of Democracy

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

The course primarily covers modern theories of democracy while also addressing earlier (classical) theories that form the foundation of modern approaches. It explores the relationship between classical and modern theories, comparisons among modern democratic theories, and discussions on how democratic contemporary democracies truly are.

9

SKY426

Political Anthropology

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

This course introduces students to fundamental concepts and issues related to nation-state institutions and explores current debates in political anthropology. A significant part of the course involves close readings of theoretical texts that analyze concepts such as ideology, hegemony, discourse, governance, and sovereignty.

10

SKY428

Sociology of Administration

E

3

0

0

3

3

5

This course covers the administrative process, universal and environmental elements of administration, and theoretical approaches (Henri Fayol, Luther Gulick, and Frederick W. Taylor). It discusses the processes, structures, functions, and problems of formal and informal organizations; concepts of organization and institutionalization; centralization and decentralization in public administration; bureaucracy as a form of formal organization; bureaucratic behavior; and major bureaucratic theories (Marxist, Max Weber, A. R. Michels, James Burnham, and Warren G. Bennis). The course also examines the main features of Ottoman and Republican Turkish public administration bureaucracies.

C/E – Compulsory / Elective, T – Theoretical Hours per Week, P – Practice Hours per Week , L – Laboratory Hours per Week, TH – Total Weekly Hours, CR – Course Credit, ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System