Information Package

Program of Political Science and International Relations (English 30%)

PSIR342

EUROPEAN UNION

Course Code
PSIR342
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. Evaluate, interpret and analyze the importance of the European Union in the context of economic integration, the contributions and developments provided by economic integration.
  2. Assess the successes and failures of the European Union, and comment, question and develop proposals within this framework.
  3. Evaluate fundemental basis of EU-Turkey relations, EU's perspective on Turkey, the main point and approaches where the relations are blocked, and the reasons and sources of the problems.
  4. Evaluate the EU's attitude and practices towards Turkey in the enlargement process.
  5. Get into contact with stakeholders via the interviews they conduct.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Course DescriptionIn the course of the European Union, the source of the movements related to the view of establishing a union in Europe, the development processes of the views defended, and the actual stages will be evaluated. The reasons for the unification of Europe are to put an end to wars and instabilities, to increase the level of economic development and welfare, to be an element of power and balance among the existing blocs in Europe, to contribute to the orderly, balanced and stable development of European unification in all international relations. it has been influential in the idea of unification. The establishment of the EU in the period from past to present on the unification of Europe has been one of the most important developments that yielded results among various initiatives.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction
2nd Week Establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community, the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community
3rd Week Formation of the Customs Union and the Common Market: EU Accession and European Identity I
4th Week Formation of the Customs Union and the Common Market: EU Accession and European Identity II
5th Week Enlargement Process of the European Union I
6th Week Enlargement Process of the European Union II
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week From the European Economic Community to the European Union I
9th Week From the European Economic Community to the European Union II
10th Week Institutions (Bodies) of the European Union I
11th Week Institutions (Bodies) of the European Union II
12th Week Common Policies of the European Union
13th Week European Union-Turkey Relations I
14th Week European Union-Turkey Relations II
Recommended or Required ReadingProf. Dr. Halil Seyidoğlu, Uluslararası İktisat Teori Politika ve Uygulama, Genişletilmiş 20.B, Güzem Yayınları, İstanbul, 2015.
Prof. Dr. S. Rıdvan Karluk, Avrupa Birliği, 11. B., BETA Yayınları, İstanbul, Şubat 2014.
Prof. Dr. S. Rıdvan Karluk, Avrupa Birliği Türkiye İlişkileri: Bir Çıkmaz Sokak, Beta Yayınları, İstanbul, Temmuz 2013.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 15
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
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 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 15 15
Total Work Load152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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