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Program of Political Science and International Relations (English)

POLI352

LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN TURKEY

Course Code
POLI352
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They learn the basic concepts of local governments, their history, reasons for existence, types, bodies, powers and responsibilities, both in terms of their legal basis and doctrine.
  2. They have detailed information about central government-local government relations. They learn the basic principles on this subject.
  3. Starting from Turkey, they will have an idea about important examples of local governments in the world.
  4. Apart from student life, they gain competence in terms of their personal development and career both in public institutions and in exams, courses and seminars.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo recommended optional programme components.
Course DescriptionLocal Governments in Turkey course is a course in which the basic concepts, history, types, functioning, organs, powers, duties and responsibilities, legal bases and world examples of the subject are discussed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introductory Meeting
2nd Week Basic Concepts Regarding Local Governments-Local Government and Basic Principles
3rd Week Local Governments in the Constitution
4th Week Service Distribution Between Administration
5th Week Relations Between Local Governments and Central Government
6th Week Local Government Organizations
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week Local Government Organizations
9th Week Local Government Organizations
10th Week Financial Relations Between Central Government and Local Governments in Turkey
11th Week EU Harmonization Process
12th Week EU and Local Governments
13th Week Local Government Experiences of Different Countries
14th Week General Review of the Course
Recommended or Required ReadingLocal Governance in Western Europe, John, Peter 2001, London, Thousands Oak, New Delhi: Sage Publications
From Modernization to Globalization. Local Authorities in Turkey. History and Today, Yusuf Erbay, Hasan Akgün, 2022, İmge Yayınevi
Local Government A Turkish Perspective, Hamza Ateş, 2020, Savaş Yayınları
Kamu Yönetimi, Prof Dr. Bilal Eryılmaz, 2008 Okutman Yayıncılık
Yönetim Hukuku, Prof. Dr. Şeref Gözübüyük, 2015, Turhan Kitabebi
Türkiye'nin Yönetim Yapısı, Prof. Dr. Şeref Gözübüyük, 2006, Turhan Kitabevi
Yerel Yönetimler, Yusuf Şahin, 2015, Ekin Yayıncılık
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 17 17
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 13 13
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K5 X
K6 X X X
K7
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K9 X X X
K10 X X X
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