Student will have knowledge about local governments both in Turkey and EU countries and could make comparison between them. Students will realize all dimensions of local governance.
In this course, firstly local government systems in Turkey and public administration systems around the world, both Anglo-Saxon tradition, as well as in continental Europe – local governments systems in the EU will also be discussed, their main characteristics will be analyzed in a comparative perspective.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Students define specific features of different systems of local government |
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They compare basic characteristics of local governments (institutions, functions, economy, etc.) |
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To evaluate diverse patterns of their organization |
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Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Introduction to comparative local government |
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Evolution of local government through ages |
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Evolution of local government through ages |
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British model of local government |
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Scandinavian model of local government |
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French model of local government |
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Midterm Exam |
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Local government in federal countries |
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Local government in federal countries |
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10 |
Turkish local governments |
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Turkish local governments |
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From local government to local governance. |
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Revision |
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Final Exam |
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Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Denters B., Rose L.E. (eds) 2005, Comparing Local Governance. Trends and Developments, Palgrave Macmillan |
Additional Resources |
Berg R., Rao N. (eds) 2005, Transforming Political Leadership in Local Government, Palgrave Macmillan. Chandler J.A. 2007, Explaining Local Government. Local Government in Britain Since 1800, Manchester University Press. John P. 2001, Local Governance in Western Europe, Sage. Kisiel W. (ed.) 2005, Local Government Charters. European and American Regulations.
Zakamycze Lankina T.V., Hudalla A., Wollmann H., Local Governance in Central and Eastern Europe: Comparing Performance in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Russia, Palgrave Macmillan 2008. Loughlin J. 2007, Subnational Government. The French Experience, Palgrave Macmillan Selected papers published in journal Local Government Studies Local government acts of UK, Sweden and France |
Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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Mid-terms |
1 |
40 |
Quizzes |
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Assignment |
4 |
10 |
Total |
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50 |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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50 |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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To increase capacity of professional expertise in the field of Local Authorities and Governance within the discipline of Public Administration |
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To comprehend interaction of interdisciplinary phenomena in the field of Local Authorities and Governance within the discipline of Public Administration |
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To have ability and knowledge for using models and approaches in the field of Local Authorities and Governance within the discipline of Public Administration while designing academic projects and presentations. |
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To analyze differences and similarities of local government systems, in particular within the EU, with inter-disciplinary approach. |
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To gain ability for conducting a qualitative and/or quantitative research while complying with the code of ethic in academia. |
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To discuss and make presentation on a study, requiring expertise in the discipline of Local Governments and Governance depending on the field of Public Administration in an intellectual framework and to express oneself professionally and academically. |
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To evaluate basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions used in the discipline of Local Governments and Governance depending on the field of Public Administration with a critical approach. |
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To Apply academic writing and presentation methods at the level of project, thesis and article writing |
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To have writing, speaking and reading skills at advanced English level. |
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To implement Local Authorities and Governance with the discipline of Public Administration for producing solutions by using technological tools such as computers or other traditional methods.
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To have the experience and social qualities which is necessary for to be employed in the public or private sector or to be admitted to an advanced university doctoral program with specialized research activities.
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To develop empathy against other communities outside of the self-developed circle. Thus, to be able to adapt to teamwork in both local and global environments.
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To be able to develop the views on international and domestic issues and to have competence to events, with in exchange of academic information along with international academicians and students.
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ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
10 |
4 |
40 |
Mid-terms |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Quizes |
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Homework |
4 |
8 |
32 |
Final examination |
1 |
26 |
26 |
Total Work Load |
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150 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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6 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |