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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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European Integration |
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| Course Code |
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UİY 705 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands the main features, mechanisms of the European Union institutions and relations between Member States.
Analyses main common policies of European Union and effects of these policies on member and candidate states.
Compares different enlargement processes of European Union.
Examines the regional and global role of the European Union.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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This course aims to investigate the development of the European Union institutions and the formation of common policies especially since 1990s. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course examines theories and processes of European integration and also European Union which is one of the most important actors in European integration. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction |
None |
Lecture |
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2 |
Basic Principles of European Integration |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
History, Institutions and Policies of European Integration |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
The path toward European Union |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Theorizing European integration |
Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
The political system of the European Union |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Policy-making and policies in the European Union |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Studying for the exam |
- |
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9 |
Current Issues in the European Union |
Reading assignment, preparing presentation |
Presentation, discussion |
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10 |
Methods in European Studies
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Reading assignment, preparing presentation |
Presentation, discussion |
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11 |
Lobbying in the European Union |
Reading assignment, preparing presentation |
Presentation, discussion |
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12 |
The European Union as an actor in the world |
Reading assignment, preparing presentation |
Presentation, discussion |
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13 |
Differentiated integration and the future Europe |
Reading assignment, preparing presentation |
Presentation, discussion |
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14 |
Turkey and European Integration |
Reading assignment, preparing presentation |
Presentation, discussion |
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15 |
General Evaluation |
None |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Studying for the exam |
- |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Muhsin Kar. 2010. Avrupa Bütünleşmesi ve Türkiye: Ortak Politikaların Oluşumu ve Uyumlaştırılması. Ekin Yayınevi.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. |
3 |
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2 |
Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. |
4 |
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3 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
4 |
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4 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
0 |
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5 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
4 |
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6 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
4 |
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7 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
3 |
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8 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
3 |
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9 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
3 |
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10 |
Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. |
0 |
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11 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
5 |
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12 |
Gains the ability to use different resources in an area of non- investigating within the framework of academic rules, to provide and efficient synthesis of the information obtained. |
4 |
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13 |
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 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
15 |
30 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 118 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.72 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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