Week1_Practice 1_Syllabus_Overview (1)

1. Political Science

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Syllabus Overview 2025-2026
Astana IT University

2. General Information

■ Credits: 2
■ Language of Instruction: English
■ Year/Term: 2025-2026, Trimester
1/2/3

3. Learning Goals & Outcomes

Learning Goals & Outcomes
Goals:
•Develop critical and creative thinking skills
•Provide students with analytical tools to:
•Systematically address fundamental political issues
•Rigorously evaluate political arguments and systems
•Support the formation of well-informed political worldviews
Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
■Assess and compare political theories and ideas
■Think critically and creatively about political processes
■Analyze political change in relation to society
■Communicate and defend political viewpoints
■Collaborate on problem-solving and research projects
■Apply methods to produce structured political research

4. Assessment & Grading

Assessment & Grading
■ Practice Discussions
■ Group Projects
■ Practice quizzes
■ Midterm Quiz
■ Endterm Quiz
■ Final Exam

5. Weekly Topics (1–10)

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1. Political science as a science
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2. Development of political thought
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3. Moral foundations of politics
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4. Political power
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5. Leadership & elites
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6. Ideologies & culture
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7. State & civil society
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8. Political representation
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9. National security in digital age
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10. World policy & IR

6. Course Policies

■ - Attendance: 100% required (30% excused absences
allowed)
■ - Late arrivals: 10 min = Late, 15+ min = Absent
■ - Deadlines: late submission = penalties / 0 grade
■ - Cheating/plagiarism = 0 grade + penalties
■ - AI use must be transparent & referenced