Academic Catalog

PSIR121 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS I

Course Code: 3540121
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Political Science And International Relations
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course provides the introductory conceptual framework for the study of politics.Definitions of the basic concepts of authority, power, sovereignity, legitimacy, and ideology will be followed by the examination of major political ideologies. The course also studies political regimes and systems, pressure groups, political parties, elections and voting behavior.