COMPARATIVE POLITICS-II

Course Description

The course furthers the introduction to the methodology and scope of European comparative politics; emphasizing their political culture as well as their institutional structures. General overviews of Western liberal democracies supplemented by new detailed analyses of some national policies will be briefly studied in the Comparative Politics II. Disagreements between totalitarian and authoritarian countries and democracies are the main topics of the course.Lecture topics include; basic terminology, classification of regimes, presidential versus parliamentary systems, mechanisms for popular consent/input in decision-making, the structures and outcomes of the policy processes, political attitudes and interactions. In addition to these, students will be able to make comparative analysis within the different political cultures, governing mechanisms and regimes in the World.

COMPARATIVE POLITICS-II

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Wallensteen, Peter (2007) Understanding Conflict Resolution. Sage.
2. 02 2. Fisher, R. and Ury, W., 1981. Fisher R. Getting to Yes: negotiating agreement without giving in.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 By the end of the term, the students are expected to (1) develop ability to understand and explain major concepts in comparative politics;
2. L02 (2) To explain the basic elements of democratic and authoritarian systems; and
3. L03 (3) develop extensive knowledge on executives, bureaucracies, sub-national governments, political culture, political participation, elections and voting.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources including current information in the field of Accounting and Finance.
2. P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
3. P03 3- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence by using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
4. P04 4- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member in order to solve complex and unpredictable problems in accounting and finance applications.
5. P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
6. P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
7. P07 7- To be able to inform people and institutions about issues related to the field of accounting and finance, and to be able to transfer their ideas and solution proposals in writing and orally.
8. P08 8- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level required by the field of Accounting and Finance.
9. P09 9- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to the field of accounting and finance.

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