This course offers an introduction to the structure and functioning of the European Union. While the course begins exploring the EU and its historical evolution, then the focus shifts to its institutions and policies. In the last part, the EU will be analyzed as a global actor and its relations with other political actors are discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cemal Ertürk
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Wednesday, 09:00-12:00, Basın Ekspres Campus L-02
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 13:00-16:00, Basın Ekspres Campus B-604
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Lecture
- Presentations, Visual Material
- Class Discussions
Principle Sources
John McCormick. (2011). Understanding the European Union: A Concise Introduction. Palgrave. Desmond Dinan (2010). Ever close union: An introduction to European integration
Other Sources
D, Watts. (2008) The European Union. Edinburgh University Press. Andreas Stabb (2011). The European Union Explained: Institutions, Actors, Global Impact. Indiana University Press.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Course Introduction
Lecture
2. Week
What is the EU?
Lecture and Discussion
3. Week
From European Economic Community to the European Union-I
Lecture and Discussion
4. Week
From European Economic Community to the European Union-II
Lecture and Discussion
5. Week
Integration Theories-I
Lecture and Discussion
6. Week
Integration Theories-II
Lecture and Discussion
7. Week
Mid-Term Week
Lecture and Discussion
8. Week
Mid-Term Week
Exam
9. Week
Institutions of the European Union and Decision-Making-I
Exam
10. Week
Institutions of the European Union and Decision-Making-II
Lecture and Discussion
11. Week
EU as a Global Actor-I
Lecture and Discussion
12. Week
EU as a Global Actor-II
Lecture and Discussion
13. Week
EU, its member states and Turkey
Lecture and Discussion
14. Week
Wrap-up session
Lecture and Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Project(s)
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To identify and use theoretical and practical knowledge in International Relations.
PO-2
To express ideas and assessments about contemporary debates in International Relations.
PO-3
To acknowledge ethical and scientific responsibilities of data collection, evaluation and publication.
PO-4
To monitor and interpret published studies in International Relations.
PO-5
To use a second language at an intermediate level.
PO-6
To analyze, compare and relate different local, regional and global developments in International Relations.
PO-7
To analyze, compare and relate International Relations with theories and practices of different associate departments and their sub-fields and to offer suggestions by combining these fields.
PO-8
To present substantial knowledge for various public, private and academic career positions.
PO-9
To analyze the emergence and functions of prominent regional and local actors and to make future projections about their actions.
PO-10
To theoretically and practically examine different events and facts in International Relations and Foreign Policy and to interpret their past, present, and future through a scientific perspective.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To have a general knowledge on the post-War European history
LO-2
To learn the functioning of the EU institutions
LO-3
To be able to relate the developments in European integration with integration theories.
LO-4
To be able to explain the history of European integration
LO-5
To be able to discuss the importance of the European Union
