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| Code | POLZ303 |
| Name | European Union |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HARUN ARIKAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HARUN ARIKAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of the course is to examine the dynamics in the historical background of European integration process and to analyze the changes in the European Union since its foundation. In this context, the EU institutions, decision-making mechanisms and member states approaches to the European integration process will be examined within a theoretical and practical framework.
Course Content
Thıs course presents major developments in EU history and policy making process of the EU politics
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisites
Resources
European Union ( Helen Wallece)
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the dynamic structure of the European integration process. |
| LO02 | Analyzes the dynamic structure of the European integration process. |
| LO03 | Gains critical and analytical analysis skills on the European Union |
| LO04 | Gains the ability to analyze the EU decision-making mechanism. |
| LO05 | Gains the ability to analyze EU common policies. |
| LO06 | Gains the ability to interpret the developments in the European integration process from a theoretical perspective. |
| LO07 | Gains the ability to conceptually interpret the developments in the European integration process. |
| LO08 | Have knowledge about the institutions of the European Union. |
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. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzes data related to social sciences. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theories of the European Integration | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | European integration in historical perspective | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Legal framework for European integration: The Rome Treaty | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | The history of the European integration from Messina Agreement to the Single Act | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | The implications of Maastricht Treaty for European integration | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | European integration from 2009 Lisbon Treaty to the present days | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | The EU Institutions: European Council | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The EU Institutions: EU Council of Ministers | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | The EU Institutions: European Parliament | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | The EU Institutions: European Commission | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | EU Common Policies: The common agricultural policies of the EU | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | EU Common Policies: Monetary Union of the EU | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | EU Common Policies: The Enlargement Policy of the EU | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | EU Common Policies: Common Foreign and Security Policy | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||