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Course Description Course Name : Selected Topics İn Social And Political Theory Course Code : IR 461 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : understands the main theoretical approaches to the European integration process, including classical and contemporary perspectives. critically assess the EU´s multi-level political system and institutional structure. examines EU policy-making mechanisms and analyse some of the key policy areas. identify and evaluate the impact of current issues and challenges affecting the European integration process. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to advance students´ theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of European integration studies. Course Contents : In this course, European integration process and theories of European integratin and European enlargement process will be examined. 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 Introduction to Course None Lecture 2 European integration process, the EU and its institutions Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 3 European integration theories: classical perspectives Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, presentation 4 European integration theories : contemporary perspectives Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 5 European enlargement process I Reading assignment Lecture, presentation 6 European enlargement process II Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 7 Guest speaker from Secretariat General for EU Affairs, Turkey Reading assignment Lecture, group discussion 8 Mid term exam Studying for exam - 9 Is the EU a global actor? Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 10 The Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) Reading assignment Lecture 11 European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 12 The EU´s human rights policy Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, presentation 13 The EU´s immigration and asylum policy Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 14 Current issues and problems in European integration Reading assignment Lecture 15 Research-based debate - Debate 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Wallace, H., Wallace, W. and Pollack, M.A. (2005) Policy-Making in the European Union, Oxford: Oxford University Press.  Wiener, A and Diez, T (eds) (2004) European Integration Theory, Oxford: 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 3 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. 3 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 5 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4 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. 5 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 3 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 5 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. 4 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 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 3 15 45     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6