Introduction to European Union: History, Institutions and Politics
Course Code
Semester
Course Name
LE/RC/LA
Course Type
Language of Instruction
ECTS
ITR0201
Introduction to European Union: History, Institutions and Politics
3/0/0
DE
English
4
Course Goals
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.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cemal Ertürk
Course Assistant(s)
None
Schedule
The course will not be held this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecturing and 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
Introduction to the Course
Lecturing
2. Week
What is European Integration?
Lecturing and discussions
3. Week
From European Economic Community to the European Union-I
Lecturing and discussions
4. Week
From European Economic Community to the European Union-II
Lecturing and discussions
5. Week
Integration Theories-I
Lecturing and discussions
6. Week
Integration Theories-II
Lecturing and discussions
7. Week
Mid-Term Week
Mid-Term Week
8. Week
Institutions of the European Union and Decision-Making-I
Lecturing and discussions
9. Week
Institutions of the European Union and Decision-Making-II
Lecturing and discussions
10. Week
EU as a Global Actor-I
Lecturing and discussions
11. Week
EU as a Global Actor-II
Lecturing and discussions
12. Week
EU, its member states and Turkey-I
Lecturing and discussions
13. Week
EU, its member states and Turkey-II
Lecturing and discussions
14. Week
Wrap-up session
Discussions
15. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Having a general knowledge on the post-War European history
LO-2
Learning the functioning of the EU institutions
LO-3
Be able to relate the developments in European integration with integration theories.
LO-4
Be able to explain the history of European integration
LO-5
Be able to discuss the importance of the European Union
