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Course Description Course Name : Turkey-EU Relations Course Code : HKS112 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. A. ASLIBİLGİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : familiarizes the students with the relationship between Turkey and EU helps to examine the candidacy process of Turkey Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims at providing an introduction to the historical evolution of Turkey and European Union Relations. It concentrates on Ankara Agreement, Customs union briefly EU -Turkey Association law Course Contents : This course examines the history of Turkey EU relations, Ankara Agreement, Additional Protocol, Customs Union,Candidacy of Turkey, Kopenhagen criteria, Free movement of workers in the light of political andlegal perspectives. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction, materials and methodology reading Lecture, discussion 2 Evolution of the European Union reading Lecture, discussion 3 Turkey’s ‘European’ Vocation and Origins of the Relationship (The Association “Ankara” Agreement) reading Lecture, discussion 4 1970s and the Additional Protocol reading Lecture, discussion 5 The Road to Turkey’s Full Membership Application and After reading Lecture, discussion 6 The decision making procedure of the European Union reading Lecture, discussion 7 From Luxembourg to Helsinki reading Lecture, discussion 8 Midterm exam 9 Turkey’s Membership in Comparative Perspective reading Lecture, discussion 10 Political and Legal Aspects of Turkey-EU Relations reading Lecture, discussion 11 Economic Dimension of Accession Negotiations reading Lecture, discussion 12 Security and Foreign Policy Aspects of Turkey’s Acession reading Lecture, discussion 13 Identity and Culture in Turkey-EU Relations reading Lecture, discussion 14 Future of the EU-Turkey relations reading Lecture, discussion 15 Current Issues of EU-Turkey Relations reading Lecture, discussion 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Muftuler, Meltem/ Stivachtis, Yannis, Turkey-EU Relations, Lxington Books, 2008. Ders Notu ve Kitaplar Düzenle Arikan, Harun,Turkey and the EU: An awkward candidate for eu membership?, Ashgate Publishing, 2006. Ders Notu ve Kitaplar Düzenle Can, Haci/Ozen, Cinar, Turkiye AVrupa Toplulugu Ortaklik Hukuku, Gazi Kitabevi, ANkara 2005. Ders Notu ve Kitaplar Düzenle Gunugur, Haluk, Turkiye-Avrupa Biirligi Iliskileri, Arupa Ekonomik Danisma Merkezi, ANkara 2008.       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 0 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 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 5 2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 4 3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 2 4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 3 5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 5 6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 5 7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 1 8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 2 9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 2 10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 5 11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 5 12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 2 13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 3 14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 5 15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 5 16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 5 17 Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. 0 * 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) 16 2 32     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 2 32 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 66 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.64 ECTS Credit: 3