KAY607 - COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION KAY607 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
 
Instructor (s)Academic Staff 
Course objectiveThis course aims to help students learn different government systems and enable them to compare those systems successfully.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Learns the place and function of comparative public administration in general public administration.
  2. Learns different governmental systems.
  3. Learns the ability to compare different governmental systems.
Course ContentNecessity, importance and development of comparative public administration. Traditional and comparative public administration approaches. Contemporary public administration approaches. 
ReferencesEmre, Cahit (2003). Yönetim Bilimi Yazıları, Ankara: İmaj.

Güler, Birgül A. ve diÄŸerleri (2009). Kamu Yönetimi Ãœlke Ä°ncelemeleri, Anlara: Ä°mge. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Course Overview
Week 2What is Comparative Public Administration?
Week 3Comparison Framework
Week 4Turkish Public Administration as a Base for Comparison
Week 5France
Week 6United Kingdom
Week 7United States of America
Week 8Germany
Week 9Russian Federation
Week 10Poland
Week 11Spain
Week 12Argentina
Week 13China
Week 14India
Week 15Preparation for the Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms250
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1212144
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)2714
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload2932210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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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