Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4PSIR232Comparative Political Systems3+0+03520.12.2024
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 aims to compare and analyze the political systems of different countries.
Course Content This course will focus on political systems in different countries. This way, students will be able to analyze different regimes and systems practiced in different systems.
Course Methods and Techniques This course will be taught in lecture and discussion format.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Pelin Aliyev
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Pelin Aliyev
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition.
Course Notes Attendance is compulsory.

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 % 20
Assignment 1 % 20
Total
2
% 40

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Assignments 15 6 90
Presentation 1 3 3
Mid-terms 1 6 6
Final examination 1 6 6
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understand the key concepts of comparative politics and apply them to real-world political systems.
2 Analyze and compare the political systems of different countries.
3 Stay informed about ongoing political developments in various countries, using the framework of comparative politics.
4 Develop a comprehensive understanding of different regime types through the study of country-specific case studies.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 First meeting, course introduction, syllabus review - -
2 Political Culture Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition, p. 89-104. Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition.
3 Political Communication Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition, p. 105-121. Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition.
4 Political Participation Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition, p. 122-141. Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition.
5 Interest Groups Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition, p. 167-184. Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition.
6 Political Parties Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition, p. 186-205. Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition.
7 Constitution and Legal Framework Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition, p. 209-227. Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition.
8 Mid-term exam
9 Federal, Unitary and Local Government Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition, p. 228-246. Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition.
10 The Bureaucracy Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition, p. 290-308. Hague, R. and Harrop, H. (2016). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 6th Edition.
11 Presentation & Comparison - -
12 Presentation & Comparison - -
13 Presentation & Comparison - -
14 Presentation & Comparison - -
15 General Evaluation
16 Final Exam - -
17 Final Exam - -

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 1 1
C2 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 1 1
C3 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 1 1
C4 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 1 1

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