The main aim of this course is give knowledge to the students about models, theories and examples of economic integration and in this context to improve abilities of the students to analyze European Union economy.
Prerequisite(s)
none
Corequisite(s)
none
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tuğba Özışık
Course Assistant(s)
none
Schedule
Friday 11.00-13.00, BK A-603
Office Hour(s)
Professor Seyhun Doğan, BK 5th Floor DSÜ Lecturer Room
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture, Presentation, Application
Principle Sources
Lecture Notes
Balkır, C. (2010). Uluslararası Ekonomik Bütünleşme Kuram, Politika ve Uygulama: AB ve Dünya Örnekleri. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Other Sources
McCormick, J. (2014). Avrupa Birliği’ni Anlamak. (Çev. H. Şahin & Y. Şahin). İstanbul: BB101.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Economic Integration
Lecture/Presentation
2. Week
Theories of Economic Integration
Lecture/Presentation
3. Week
Examples of Economic Integration
Lecture/ Presentation/Application
4. Week
Free Movement in the European Union
Lecture/Presentation
5. Week
Common Policies of the European Union
Lecture/Presentation/Discussion
6. Week
Common Trade and Agriculture Policies of the European Union
Lecture/Presentation/Discussion
7. Week
Midtern Exam
Assessment
8. Week
Economic and Monetary Union in the European Union
Lecture/ Presentation/Application
9. Week
European Union Budget and Process of Tax Harmonization
Lecture/ Presentation/Application
10. Week
European Union, Regionalization and Globalization
Lecture/Presentation/Discussion
11. Week
International Economic Agreements of the European Union
Lecture/Presentation/Discussion
12. Week
2009 Crises and the European Union
Lecture/Discussion
13. Week
Current Transatlantic Economic Relations
Lecture/Discussion
14. Week
Turkey-European Union Economic Relations
Lecture/Presentation/Discussion
15. Week
Final
Assessment
16. Week
Final
Assessment
17. Week
Final
Assessment
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To define his/her competencies using the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she acquired in the field of Economics and to use these competencies in practice.
PO-2
To discuss concepts and ideas in the field of Economics with scientific methods, to develop hypotheses, to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.
PO-3
To develop solution suggestions for complex and/or unpredictable problems encountered in practice, to report and present these suggestions in accordance with the academic publication rules.
PO-4
To identify regional and global issues/problems, to perform analyses based on scientific data and research, and to develop solution suggestions.
PO-5
To determine the learning needs in the field of Economics, to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, and to use this knowledge and skills to develop economic policies.
PO-6
To inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of Economics and to gain the ability to convey written and verbal solutions to problems.
PO-7
To convey his/her thoughts and suggestions in the field of Economics to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to discuss and to contribute to the development of new policies by revising suggestions according to the feedback he/she receives.
PO-8
To benefit from other disciplines that form the basis of the field of Economics, to develop multidisciplinary approaches by associating these disciplines with his/her knowledge in the field of Economics, to produce project and publications.
PO-9
To define the differences and relationships between classical and modern theories of economics and to observe the distinctions between classical and modern economic policies and to evaluate the compatibility of these policies with economic and social issues.
PO-10
To read and comprehend foreing news sources about economics being fluent in a foreign language, to scan the economic literature and to follow the most current approaches in this field.
PO-11
To take into account scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing economic data and carrying out statistical/econometric studies using these data, and also to carry out the publication process in accordance with academic publishing principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Define the European Union as an economic actor.
LO-2
Explain economic development of the European Union.
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LO-3
Analyze economic relations of the European Union with third countries.
LO-4
Analyze the European Union in the context of globalization
