School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code IR 421
Course Title in English European Integration
Course Title in Turkish European Integration
Language of Instruction
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: 0 Lab: 0 Other: 0
Estimated Student Workload 128 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only undergraduate students
Overall Educational Objective To help students understand and critically evaluate the process of European integration.
Course Description This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundations and substance of the EU, focusing on the EU’s history, institutions, principal policies and theoretical approaches. The course begins by reviewing the historical evolution of European integration. It then introduces the main theories of European integration, ranging from intergovernmentalism to neo-functionalism. The course proceeds by studying the institutions, and principal internal and external policies of the EU. It concludes by evaluating European integration in relation to debates on the EU’s future.
Course Description in Turkish

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) AB'nin tarihsel evriminin derinlemesine bilgisini kazanmak.
2) Avrupa bütünleşmesi sürecini anlamak ve eleştirel olarak değerlendirmek.
3) Avrupa bütünleşmesinin ana kuramlarını birbirleriyle kıyaslamak.
4) AB kurumlarının nasıl çalıştığını öğrenmek.
5) AB'nin iç ve dış politikalarını değerlendirmek.
6) AB'nin geleceği ile ilgili düşünceler geliştirmek.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6
1) Adequate knowledge of political history necessary to comprehend and effectively evaluate contemporary Political Science and International Relations issues.
2) Understanding of the fundamental concepts that exist in the fields of social and behavioral sciences as well as the correlation between these concepts
3) Ability to analyze the fundamental theories in the field Political Science and International Relations and to assess their reflections into practice
4) Ability to critically discuss different aspects of theories and developments in Political Science and International Relations both individually and in the course of group work during classroom discussions.
5) Ability to conduct research independently, or with a team, about the developments taking place in the international arena, make foreign policy analyses, develop research-based conflict resolution models, and prepare comprehensive reports using computers and relevant software
6) Ability to take decisions as well as to implement these decisions by using the knowledge about the field and the skills that have been acquired during the undergraduate studies
7) Ability to recognize the relations between scientific thought and ethical behavior; pay attention to being tolerant and properly defend different ideas, ideologies and belief systems
8) Ability to work in international institutions and multicultural environments, with the help of the knowledge on different cultures, societies, political systems as well as linguistic skills acquired during the undergraduate studies
9) Ability to display language skills in English at minimum B2 level enough for debating with colleagues on issues of Political Science and International Relations, and also display language skills in a second foreign language at minimum A2 level enough for communicating in daily life
10) Ability to pursue lifelong learning as well as perform advanced/graduate studies in the field Political Science and International Relations and other social sciences disciplines in academic institutions at home and abroad

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Adequate knowledge of political history necessary to comprehend and effectively evaluate contemporary Political Science and International Relations issues. H Exam
2) Understanding of the fundamental concepts that exist in the fields of social and behavioral sciences as well as the correlation between these concepts S Exam
3) Ability to analyze the fundamental theories in the field Political Science and International Relations and to assess their reflections into practice N
4) Ability to critically discuss different aspects of theories and developments in Political Science and International Relations both individually and in the course of group work during classroom discussions. S Exam
5) Ability to conduct research independently, or with a team, about the developments taking place in the international arena, make foreign policy analyses, develop research-based conflict resolution models, and prepare comprehensive reports using computers and relevant software S Exam
6) Ability to take decisions as well as to implement these decisions by using the knowledge about the field and the skills that have been acquired during the undergraduate studies S Exam
7) Ability to recognize the relations between scientific thought and ethical behavior; pay attention to being tolerant and properly defend different ideas, ideologies and belief systems H Participation
8) Ability to work in international institutions and multicultural environments, with the help of the knowledge on different cultures, societies, political systems as well as linguistic skills acquired during the undergraduate studies S Exam
9) Ability to display language skills in English at minimum B2 level enough for debating with colleagues on issues of Political Science and International Relations, and also display language skills in a second foreign language at minimum A2 level enough for communicating in daily life H Exam
10) Ability to pursue lifelong learning as well as perform advanced/graduate studies in the field Political Science and International Relations and other social sciences disciplines in academic institutions at home and abroad S Exam
Prepared by and Date BEKEN SAATÇİOĞLU , January 2024
Course Coordinator BEKEN SAATÇİOĞLU
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. BEKEN SAATÇİOĞLU

Course Contents

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Required/Recommended ReadingsMain textbook: Michelle Cini and Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán (2019) European Union Politics, 6th Edition (Oxford University Press).
Teaching MethodsLectures, class discussions, group work.
Homework and ProjectsNone.
Laboratory WorkNone.
Computer UseYes.
Other ActivitiesNone.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Devam 14 % 15
Küçük Sınavlar 3 % 15
Ara Sınavlar 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration beken.saatcioglu@mef.edu.tr
02123953678
Rules for attendance: Students are not graded based on class attendance alone but they are expected to attend regularly and are graded based on class participation. Missing a quiz: Missed quizzes cannot be made up. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: Students are expected to show full respect vis-à-vis the professor and fellow students. Individuals who consistently act inappropriately in the classroom will be asked to leave. Statement on cheating: Cheating is a serious offense and will be treated according to the university’s regulations. Students caught cheating will be reported to the Dean and risk facing further disciplinary action. Any improper behavior, academic dishonesty or plagiarism is subject to the YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Ders Saati 14 2 2 56
Küçük Sınavlar 3 6 0.5 19.5
Ara Sınavlar 1 23 2.5 25.5
Final 1 27 2 29
Total Workload 130
Total Workload/25 5.2
ECTS 5