Inr 101 Introduction to Political Science Ii

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

INR 101 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE II

2011-2012 Academic Year, Spring Semester

Course Lecturer: Dr. Ayşe Ömür Atmaca

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Fridays, 09:00-11:45

Room: DZ14

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 13:30-15:30 or by appointment.

Course Description

This course is one of the basic courses for international relations students. The main objective of the course is to introduce the basic concepts and approaches to the study of political science. This semester, the course will mainly concentrate on political culture, elections, political parties and groups, and machinery of government such as constitutions, assemblies and bureaucracies.

Assignments

All students have to read the assigned chapters before each class. Attendance and class participation will also be part of the grading process. There will be one mid-term exam, one final exam and at least three short homeworks during the semester. In addition to the assigned readings, students also are advised to read a daily newspaper to make a connection between current political issues and the theoretical topics covered in the course.

Grading

Participation (10%)

Homeworks: (25%)

Mid-term exam (25%)

Final exam (40%)

Required Textbook

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007)

GOOD LUCK!!!!

COURSE OUTLINE

Week 1: February 17

Introduction

Week 2: February 24

The Economy and Society

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 9, pp. 183-203.

Week 3: March 2

Political Culture, Identity and Legitimacy

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 10, pp. 205-229.

Week 4: March 9

Mass Media and Political Communication

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 11, pp. 231-245.

Week 5: March 16

Representation, Elections and Voting

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 12, pp. 247-270.

Week 6: March 23

Parties and Party Systems

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 13, pp. 271-292.

Week 7: March 30

Groups, Interests and Movements

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 14, pp. 293-312.

Week 8: April 6

Mid-Term Exam

Week 9: April 13

Constitutions, the Law and Judiciaries

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 15, pp. 315-334.

Week 10: April 20

Assemblies

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 16, pp. 335-355.

Week 11: April 27

Political Executives

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 17, pp. 357-380.

Week 12: May 4

Bureaucracies

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 18, pp. 381-400.

Week 13: May 11

Militaries and Police Forces

Andrew Heywood, Politics, (Third Edition), (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Chapter 19, pp. 401-421.

Week 14: May 18

Conclusion