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Course Description Course Name : European Union Course Code : IR 317 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Analyzes the dynamic structure of European integration process. Provides students with the ability to analyze European politics critically and analytically. Provides students with the ability to analyze the policy-making process within the EU and common policies of the Union. Provides students with the abilitiy to examine developments in European integration process 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 aim of the course is to examine the dynamics in the historical background of European integration process and to analyze the changes in the European Union since its foundation. In this context, the EU institutions, decision-making mechanisms and member states´ approaches to the European integration process will be examined within a theoretical and practical framework. Course Contents : This course introduces students to conceptual and theoretical explanation of European integration and also provides informations about common EU policies and current debates on future directions of European integration process. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : F.E.A.S. CLASSROOMS   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Theories of the European Integration None Lecture and discussion 2 European integration in historical perspective Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 3 Legal framework for European integration: The Rome Treaty Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 4 The history of the European integration from Messina Agreement to the Single Act Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 5 The implications of Maastricht Treaty for European integration Reading assignment, homework Lecture and discussion 6 European integration from 2009 Lisbon Treaty to the present days Reading assignment, homework Lecture and discussion 7 The EU Institutions: European Council Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 8 Mid Term Exam Studying for exam Writing an essay 9 The EU Institutions: EU Council of Ministers Reading assignment Lecture, discussion and presentation 10 The EU Institutions: European Parliament Reading assignment Lecture, discussion and presentation 11 The EU Institutions: European Commission Reading assignment Lecture, discussion and presentation 12 EU Common Policies: The common agricultural policies of the EU Reading assignment Lecture, discussion and presentation 13 EU Common Policies: Monetary Union of the EU Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion and presentation 14 EU Common Policies: The Enlargement Policy of the EU Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion and presentation 15 EU Common Policies: Common Foreign and Security Policy Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion and presentation 16/17 Final Exam Studying for exam Writing an essay   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Wallace, H. And Wallace W. (2010), Policy Making in the European Union (6th edition), Oxford University Press.   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 5 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 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 2 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 5 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 5 5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4 6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 1 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 0 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 4 10 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4 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. 2 * 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 5 10 50     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6