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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Topics İn European Integration |
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| Course Code |
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IR 438 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
Mid term exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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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 |
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 review |
None |
Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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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 |
3 |
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 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
3 |
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2 |
Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. |
4 |
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3 |
Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
4 |
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4 |
Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. |
4 |
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5 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
5 |
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6 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
2 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
3 |
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8 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
1 |
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9 |
Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. |
4 |
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10 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
4 |
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11 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
4 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
5 |
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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. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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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 |
3 |
15 |
45 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 144 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.76 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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