Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1PSIR103English for Political Science3+0+03406.12.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course helps students understand and analyze how language is used in politics by looking at political speeches, texts, and debates. Students will practice reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar skills, with a focus on how these skills are used in political language. The course will also teach students how to understand and explain ideas clearly, think critically about political language, and participate in discussions. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand political texts and confidently join political conversations and debates.
Course Content This course introduces students to the language used in politics and helps them develop practical skills to understand and analyze political texts. By studying political speeches, debates, slogans, and media reports, students will learn key terms and concepts related to politics. The course will also improve their critical thinking skills, helping them to understand and explain ideas clearly. Students will develop their English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with a focus on how these skills are used in political language. The two course books include examples from political speeches and texts from around the world, providing different viewpoints and approaches to understanding political communication. This course will help students build a strong foundation in the language of politics and prepare them for more advanced studies in political science.
Course Methods and Techniques Teaching Method: The course will include lectures on political texts, in-
class discussions, and presentations of assigned readings.
Evaluation: Students will be graded on attendance, participation in class discussions, presentations, short papers, and written exams.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Dr. Mohamad Nasani drmohamadnasani@gmail.com
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources The Language of Politics and Politics, The Basics.
Documents Required: ESP Handout for Political Science: A broad-band reading list with exercises.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 15 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
18
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 1 15
Assignments 1 5 5
Presentation 1 10 10
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Project 1 5 5
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Akademik çalışmalarında başarılı olmalarına yardımcı olmak için siyasi dil ve temel siyasi terimler konusundaki anlayışlarını geliştirmek.
2 Develop skills to analyze political texts and speeches, and confidently take part in discussions about politics.
3 Apply the ideas and concepts from the course to analyze current political events and issues.
4 Read, understand, and express ideas clearly at the academic level required for political studies.
5 Use their language skills to examine political texts and construct clear, well-organized arguments based on evidence.
6 Combine different ideas to create strong arguments, and apply concepts to real-world political research using advanced language skills.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Political Language (Politics/Politician/Political/Politicize, Left, Right, Center, Satire: leaping and creeping) Required: The Language of Politics pp. 3-16
2 Metaphors and Political Language (Metaphor and Metonymy) Required: The Language of Politics pp. 17-34
3 Techniques in Political Speeches (Soundbites, Repetition, Contrastive Pairs) Required: The Language of Politics pp. 35-56
4 Winning Elections: Political Slogans, Posters, and Media Campaigns Required: The Language of Politics pp. 57-72
5 Winning elections: National and Local Manifestos Required: The Language of Politics pp. 73-96
6 Types of question, Confrontational questions, Parliamentary Question Time, Cheats and liars Required: The Language of Politics pp. 97-113
7 Concepts Required: Politics, The Basics pp. 50-68
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 Ideologies Required: Politics, The Basics pp. 69-92
10 Processes Required: Politics, The Basics pp. 103-123
11 States Required: Politics, The Basics pp. 170-204
12 Policies Required: Politics, The Basics pp. 209-222
13 Wrap-up session Required: The Language of Politics and Politics, The Basics
14 Presentations Required: The Language of Politics and Politics, The Basics
15 Presentations Required: The Language of Politics and Politics, The Basics
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 4 3 2
C2 4 5 3 4
C3 3 4 5 4 3
C4 5 5 4 3
C5 4 3 5 4
C6 4 5 3 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant