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  Course Description
Course Name : Türkiye-EU Relations

Course Code : UİY 723

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN

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

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : 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 Contents : 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.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 EU- Turkey Relations within A Historical Perspective None Lecture and discussion
2 A Legal Framework for EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment Lecture and discussion
3 Economic Aspects of the EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment Lecture and discussion
4 The Political Aspects of EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment Lecture and discussion
5 Security Aspects of EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment Lecture and discussion
6 Identity Issue in EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment Lecture and discussion
7 Cyprus Issue in EU- Turkey Relations Reading assignment, homework Lecture and discussion
8 Mid term exam Studying for the exam -
9 German Position on Turkey Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation
10 French Position on Turkey Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation
11 British Position on Turkey Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation
12 European Parliament´s Position on Turkey Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation
13 European Commission´s Position on Turkey´s Membership Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation
14 Accession Negotiations Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation
15 General Review Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation
16/17 Final exam Studying for the exam -


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Birol Yeşilada, EU-Turkey Relations in the 21st Century, Routledge, 2012.
  Arıkan Harun, Turkey and the EU (Second Edition), Ashgate Publication, 2006.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. 4
2 Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. 4
3 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 4
4 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2
5 Develops critical thinking skills. 5
6 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5
7 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5
8 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
9 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 4
10 Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. 3
11 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4
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. 5
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. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 119
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.76
ECTS Credit: 5