Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUS412 |
| Name | Topics in European Integration |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HARUN ARIKAN |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims at enhancing students' theoretical, conceptual and practical knowledge and analytical thinking on EU governance, EU politics and institutions.
Course Content
This course covers a wide range of theoretical, conceptual and contemporary topics on European integration process.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describe the historical processes of European integration. |
| LO02 | Critically understand and analyse relations among EU institutions, EU member and candidate states, and third countries. |
| LO03 | Assess wide range of EU-level policies, EU legal and institutional mechanisms. |
| LO04 | Critically understand on the role of EU in global political affairs. |
| LO05 | Explain the main assumptions of main European integration theories. |
| LO06 | Critically analyze the historical development of the European integration using the main theories and contemporary theories of European integration. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 3 |
| PLO01 | - | ||
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzes data related to social sciences. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical process of European integration | Weekly reading list will be distributed to the students on the first week | |
| 2 | European integration theories I | ||
| 3 | European integration theories II | ||
| 4 | EU institutions and EU-level policy-making process I | ||
| 5 | EU institutions and EU-level policy-making process II | ||
| 6 | EU enlargement policy I | ||
| 7 | EU enlargement policy II | ||
| 8 | Mid-term exam | ||
| 9 | EU human rights policy | ||
| 10 | EU neighbourhood policy | ||
| 11 | EU foreign and security policy | ||
| 12 | EU and civil society | ||
| 13 | EU migration policy | ||
| 14 | EU and world politics | ||
| 15 | Student presentations I | ||
| 16 | Student presentations II and final exam | ||
| 17 | Student presentations II and final exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 144 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,76 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||