KAY688 - REORGANISATION of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN TURKEY
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REORGANISATION of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN TURKEY | KAY688 | 2nd Semester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Academic Staff | |||||
| Course objective | The main aim of this course is to review of major problems of Turkish public administration within the framework of the concept of administrative reform and its techniques; to evaluate the reform efforts in the past and discuss the future tasks in this field. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Administrative reorganization, administrative reform and similar concepts; the meaning, process and techniques of administrative reform; the historical background of administrative reform efforts in Turkey; problems and reform efforts related to administrative structure, administrative procedures, personnel, bureaucratic mentality and behaviour in Turkey. | |||||
| References | Güler, B. A. (2005). Devlette Reform Yazıları. Ankara: Paragraf Yayınları. Özgür, H. ve M. Kösecik (der.), (2006) Yerel Yönetimler Üzerine Güncel Yazılar-1: Reform içinde, Ankara: Nobel. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Course Overview |
| Week 2 | What is Public Administration Reform? |
| Week 3 | A General Overview of Public Administration Reform |
| Week 4 | Historical Evaluation of Public Administration Reform |
| Week 5 | Public Administration Reform in Local Governments |
| Week 6 | Public-Private Difference and Cooperation |
| Week 7 | NewPublic Administration and New Public Management |
| Week 8 | Public Administration Reform Transfer |
| Week 9 | E-Government and E-Democracy |
| Week 10 | Legal Changes and Public Administration Reform |
| Week 11 | Independent Administrative Authorities |
| Week 12 | Development Agencies |
| Week 13 | EU Integration and Public Administration Reform |
| Week 14 | New Trends and New Organizations |
| Week 15 | Preparation for the Final Exam |
| Week 16 | Final Exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | 50 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 2 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 12 | 12 | 144 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 29 | 32 | 210 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. To acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of specialization. To understand the interactions with other disciplines and analyze social structure and dynamics. | X | ||||
| 2. To develop skills for doing and planning research, and analyzing/evaluating data in the field of specialization. To find solutions to the problems faced during the research process. | X | ||||
| 3. To contribute to related literature by conducting a research independently or as a member of a research team. To do leadership and to have a vision. | X | ||||
| 4. To follow the scientific literature in the field of specialization. To evaluate the data by critical thinking and to be committed to lifelong learning. | X | ||||
| 5. To communicate effectively in oral and written base. To master a foreign language and to use computer and information technology effectively in the field of specialization. To share knowledge at scientific platforms with this oral and written communication skill. | X | ||||
| 6. To feel social responsibility. To have a capacity and awareness to contribute to the society. | X | ||||
| 7. To appreciate social, cultural, scientific, and ethical values while conducting studies in the field of specialization. To contribute to the solution of problems faced in this process in the work life. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest