Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
0PSIR480American Government3+0+03621.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and İnternational Relations (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Each student knows, comprehends, applies and evaluates the five program output.
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 This course employs a unique teaching method based on a student-centered approach. This student-centered teaching method operates in three steps: 1. The instructor informs students of the following week's reading material at least one week in advance. 2. Students come to class the following week having completed their reading, summarized the material, and prepared three questions on the topic. Students also send their work to the instructor via email the day before class. When the class begins, the instructor requests volunteer students or selects students. These students then act as instructors and conduct the course in a seminar format. The instructor supplements the course with appropriate interventions and new explanations at the end. This method also incorporates techniques such as brainstorming and group work.
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 https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/thirteen-colonies#english-colonial-expansion
https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/thirteen-colonies#english-colonial-expansion The 13 Colonies: Map, Original States & Facts | HISTORY

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 % 30
Assignment 2 % 40
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
4
% 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 1 14
Presentation 2 20 40
Mid-terms 1 25 25
Final examination 1 35 35
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 156

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To Know Situation in the Americas before being discovered and establishment of first colonies and main reasons for this.
2 To analyze the main characteristics of the colonies and the conflict with England and the Independence Wars
3 To evaluate the history of the US Constitution, and basic features of the Constitution
4 To evaluate application of the principle of separation of power,  exec utive, legislative and judicial powers and balance of power in the USA
5 To analze 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 Midterm Exam
9 History of the US Constitution, basic features and Constitution
10 Application of the principle of separation of life,  exec utive, legislative and judicial powers and powers in the USA
11 Application of the principle of separation of life,  exec utive, 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
C1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1
C2 1 2
C3 1 1 2 2 1 1 1
C4 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2
C5 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1

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