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Course Description Course Name : Turkey and Europen Union Course Code : SGS312 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the position of the European Union in the international politics Knows about the historical progress of the Turkey & EU relations. Describes the establishment and development of the European Union Explains the structure and functioning of the European Union. Analyses the discussions in view of the Turkish EU entry, Analyses the problems which appear in the relations between Turkey and the EU, Analyses the position of the EU in the international politics and its meaning for the Turkish foreign policy. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : FIELD OPTIONAL COURSES Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to help students learn about the progress of the Turkey & EU relations, the regulations between them and the institutional structures constituted based on these regulations. Course Contents : The contents of this course include information about the EU agency, the chronological development of the EU´s common policies and institutions, the development process of Turkey-EU relations nd the conceptual framework of the EU Foreign Policy. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Social Studies Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Overview of the European Union, members of the Basic Agreements Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 2 The EU´s Position in the World: Economic Considerations. Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 3 The EU´s Position in the World: Political Considerations. Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 4 The Origins of the EU. Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 5 The Institutions of the EU: European Parliament, Council of the EU, European Council. Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 6 Ankara Treaty, the stages of Turkey&EU partnership, Additional Protocol and Customs Union Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 7 Historical progress of the Turkey & EU relations. Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 8 Mid-Term Exam summarizing the studies report writing 9 Institutional Cooperation : Other Committees Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 10 Turkey’s membership application Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 11 Turkey’s membership candicacy to the EU Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 12 The effects of Copenhagen Summit to the Turkey & EU relations. Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 13 Obligations, Turkey has to accomplish Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 14 The adaption of the Turkish law to EU law Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 15 The Perception of the EU in Turkey Reading and summarizing articles about the European Union - Turkey Relations. Lecture, question and answer, the students study the topics in assignments 16/17 Final Exam Summarizing all the articles read during the term Open-ended questions   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Canbolat, İbrahim (2002), Avrupa Birliği, Alfa, İstanbul,  Günuğur, H., (2002). Türkiye-AB İlişkileri Son Gelişeler El Kitabı, İzmir Ticaret Odası ve İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi Yayını. İzmir .  Karluk, R., (2002) Avrupa Birliği ve Türkiye, Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş. İstanbul. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 30     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 70 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 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 0 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 0 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 0 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 0 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 0 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 0 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 5 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 4 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 5 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 0 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 0 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 4 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 0 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 0 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 0 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 5 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 4 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 3 19 They value life-long learning. 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 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 79 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.16 ECTS Credit: 3