POLS314 Turkey-EU Relations

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS314
Name Turkey-EU Relations
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HARUN ARIKAN


Course Goal

The main objective of the course is to explore developments in EU-Turkey relations and Turkish membership process. In this context, it analyses the major policy issues and examines the ways in the parties have approached to these issues.

Course Content

This course introduces students to conceptual and theoretical explanation of EU-Turkey relations. In addition, it provides knowledges about the future directions of the EU-Turkey relations. This course will deal with EU-Turkey relations since 1963 of Association Agreement between the parties. It will explore main political and economic issues between Turkey and the EU on the way of Turkish accession to the EU.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisites

Resources

Turkey and EU ( Harun ARIKAN)

Notes

Lecture Notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Analyses the dynamic structure of Turkey-EU relations.
LO02 Provides students with the ability to critically analyse Turkey-EU relations.
LO03 Provides students with the ability to analyse member states approaches and the policy-making process with regard to Turkey-EU relations.
LO04 Provides students with the ability to examine developments in Turkey-EU relations within the theoretical and conceptual framework.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 EU- Turkey Relations within A Historical Perspective Related Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 A Legal Framework for EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment, homework Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Economic Aspects of the EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 The Political Aspects of EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Security Aspects of EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment, homework Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Identity Issue in EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment, homework Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Cyprus Issue in EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 German Position on Turkey Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma
10 French Position on Turkey Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma
11 British Position on Turkey Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma
12 European Parliaments Position on Turkey Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma
13 European Commissions Position on Turkeys Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma
14 Accession Negotiations Reading assignment, preparing presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma
15 General Evaluation Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma
16 Term Exams Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 8 16
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload (Hour) 134
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,36
ECTS 5 ECTS