Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
-1IRS381Political Structure of the United States of America3+0+036

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program International Relations (English)
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Elective
Objectives of the Course Each student knows, comprehends, applies and evaluates the six Course Critical Subjects by integrating all.
Course Content This course concern on developing of student’s ability in area of The Political Structure of the United States of America. That is why it bases on several applications both for individual and group.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Süha Atatüre
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources The Political Structure of the United States of America by Süha Atatüre
Several maps, documents and some information the web site of The Congress of the USA.

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 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 115

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Situation in the Americas before being discovered
2 Establishment of first colonies and main reasons for this
3 The main characteristics of the colonies and the conflict with England and the Independence Wars
4 History of the US Constitution, basic features and Constitution
5 Application of the principle of separation of life, executive, legislative and judicial powers and powers in the USA
6 Parties and Election System in the USA


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction and explain the course program and the sources
2 Situation in the Americas before being discovered both South and North
3 Situation in the Americas before being discovered both South and North
4 Establishment of first colonies and main reasons for this
5 Establishment of first colonies and their life style
6 The main characteristics of the colonies and the conflict with England and the Independence Wars
7 The main characteristics of the colonies and the conflict with England and the Independence Wars
8 Mid Term Exam
9 History of the US Constitution, basic features and Constitution
10 Application of the principle of separation of life, executive, legislative and judicial powers and powers in the USA
11 Application of the principle of separation of life, executive, legislative and judicial powers and powers in the USA
12 Political Parties and Election System in the USA
13 Political Parties and Election System in the USA
14 Election estimated group studying


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 3 3
C1 5 3 3
C2 5 3 3
C3 5 3 3
C4 5 3 4
C5 5 3 5
C6 5 3 5

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