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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 |
| 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 | Analyzes the dynamic structure of European integration process. |
| LO02 | Provides students with the ability to analyze European politics critically and analytically. |
| LO03 | Provides students with the ability to analyze the policy-making process within the EU and common policies of the Union. |
| LO04 | Provides students with the abilitiy to examine developments in European integration process 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 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 | ||