Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Understand theoretical explanations of European integration.
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2) Understand historical circumstances of European integration
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3) Identify the institutions of the EU.
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4) Understand the historical background of Turkey-EU relations.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Analyze the evolution of European integration.
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2) Analyze the policies of the EU.
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3) Discuss the current issues of European politics.
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4) Discuss the current issues in Turkey-EU relations.
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| Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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1) Write a research article.
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2) Conduct original academic research.
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3) Present a research article.
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4) Use data visualization tools.
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Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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Introduction |
The European Union: What it is and What it does? https://op.europa.eu/webpub/com/eu-what-it-is/en/
Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. (2011). “Giriş” in Avrupa Birliği’ne Giriş: Tarih, Kurumlar ve Politikalar (der.) Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 3-13.
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Theories of European Integration |
Wiener, A. and Diez, T. (2009). European Integration Theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1-161.
Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. (2011). “Giriş” in Avrupa Birliği’ne Giriş: Tarih, Kurumlar ve Politikalar (der.) Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 13-17.
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History of European Integration |
Nugent, N. (2017). The Government and Politics of the European Union. London: Palgrave, 21-125.
EU Pioneers https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/history/eu-pioneers_en
Özdemir, D. (2011). “Avrupa Birliği’nin Ekonomik Bütünleşmesi” in Avrupa Birliği’ne Giriş: Tarih, Kurumlar ve Politikalar (der.) Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 77-92.
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History of European Integration |
Nugent, N. (2017). The Government and Politics of the European Union. London: Palgrave, 21-125.
Aydın Düzgit, S. (2011). “Avrupa Birliği Genişlemesi ve Komşuluk Politikası” in Avrupa Birliği’ne Giriş: Tarih, Kurumlar ve Politikalar (der.) Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 43-58.
EU Treaties https://europa.eu/european-union/law/treaties_en
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Institutions and Actors |
Nugent, N. (2017). The Government and Politics of the European Union. London: Palgrave, 127-263.
Tzimitras, H. (2011). “Avrupa Birliği Hukuku” in Avrupa Birliği’ne Giriş: Tarih, Kurumlar ve Politikalar (der.) Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 117-137.
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Institutions and Actors |
Nugent, N. (2017). The Government and Politics of the European Union. London: Palgrave, 127-263.
Sayan, P. (2019). "Enforcement of the Anti-Racism Legislation of the European Union against Antigypsyism. Ethnic and Racial Studies 42:5, 763-785.
Sayan, P. (2017). "United in Diversity: A Comparative Analysis of the Voting Behaviours of European Far-Right Political Parties in the European Parliament between 2009-2014". Politikon: The IAPSS Journal of Political Science, 35, 72–88.
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Policies of the EU |
Olsen, J. (2021). The European Union: Politics and Policies. New York: Routledge, 181-283.
Tuğtan, M. A. (2011). “Avrupa Güvenlik ve Savunma Politikası” in Avrupa Birliği’ne Giriş: Tarih, Kurumlar ve Politikalar (der.) Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 257-273.
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Midterm |
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Policies of the EU |
Huymans, J. (2000). "The European Union and the Securitization of Migration". Journal of Common Market Studies 38:5, 751-777.
Hill, C. (1993). "The Capability-Expectations Gap, or Conceptualizing Europe's International Role". Journal of Common Market Studies 31:3, 305-328.
Manners, I. (2002). "Normative Power Europe: A Contradiction in Terms?" Journal of Common Market Studies 40:2, 235-258.
Olsen, J. (2021). The European Union: Politics and Policies. New York: Routledge, 181-283.
Talu, N (2011). “Avrupa Birliği Çevre Politikası” in Avrupa Birliği’ne Giriş: Tarih, Kurumlar ve Politikalar (der.) Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 195-212.
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Turkey-EU Relations |
Can, H. and Özen, Ç. Türkiye-Avrupa Topluluğu Ortaklık Hukuku. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi, 1-136.
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Turkey-EU Relations |
Arıkan, H. (2016). Turkey and the EU: An Awkward Candidate for EU Membership? NY: Routledge, 9-227.
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Turkey-EU Relations |
Gürsoy, Y. (2011). “Avrupa Birliği ve Demokratikleşme” in Avrupa Birliği’ne Giriş: Tarih, Kurumlar ve Politikalar (der.) Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 59-76.
Aydın-Düzgit, S. and Kaliber, A. (2016). “Encounters with Europe in an Era of Domestic and International Turmoil: Is Turkey a De-Europeanising Candidate Country?” South European Society and Politics, 21(1), 1-14.
Tekin, F. (2021) “The Future of Turkey-EU Relations: Exploring the Dynamics and Relevant Scenarios” in Turkey and the European Union: Key Dynamics and Future Scenarios (eds.) Saatçioğlu, B. and Tekin, F. Baden-Baden: Nomos, 11-29.
Saatçioğlu, B. (2021) “EU-Turkey Relations: Towards a Transactional Future amid Conflictual Cooperation?” in Turkey and the European Union: Key Dynamics and Future Scenarios (eds.) Saatçioğlu, B. and Tekin, F. Baden-Baden: Nomos, 189-207.
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Current Issues |
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Simulation |
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Presentations |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Wiener, A. and Diez, T. (2009). European Integration Theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Nugent, N. (2017). The Government and Politics of the European Union. London: Palgrave.
Olsen, J. (2021). The European Union: Politics and Policies. New York: Routledge.
Can, H. and Özen, Ç. Türkiye-Avrupa Topluluğu Ortaklık Hukuku. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi.
Arıkan, H. (2016). Turkey and the EU: An Awkward Candidate for EU Membership? NY: Routledge.
Kaya, A., Aydın Düzgit, S., Gürsoy, Y. and Onursal, Ö. (der.) Avrupa Birliği’ne Giriş: Tarih, Kurumlar ve Politikalar. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Saatçioğlu, B. and Tekin(eds.) Turkey and the European Union: Key Dynamics and Future Scenarios. F. Baden-Baden: Nomos
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| References: |
Aydın-Düzgit, S. and Kaliber, A. (2016). “Encounters with Europe in an Era of Domestic and International Turmoil: Is Turkey a De-Europeanising Candidate Country?” South European Society and Politics, 21(1), 1-14.
Huymans, J. (2000). "The European Union and the Securitization of Migration". Journal of Common Market Studies 38:5, 751-777.
Hill, C. (1993). "The Capability-Expectations Gap, or Conceptualizing Europe's International Role". Journal of Common Market Studies 31:3, 305-328.
Manners, I. (2002). "Normative Power Europe: A Contradiction in Terms?" Journal of Common Market Studies 40:2, 235-258.
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Recognizes different paradigms, fundamental theoretical approaches and methodologies in social sciences,
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1.1 Interprets classical and contemporary political theories in a critical and comparative way,
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1.2 Analyzes the contemporary issues and events through the relations between politics, political economy and culture,
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1.3 Identifies the structures, actors and power relations of the political sphere, |
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1.4 Interprets the social dynamics and working mechanisms of the international sphere through the theories of international relations, |
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1.5 Comprehends the social foundations of the national and international law, functions of the international and supranational institutions and their relations between each other, |
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1.6 Analyzes the social structure and political life in Turkey with theoretical, historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives, |
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Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms. Use their expertise for the public good, |
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2.1 Demonstrates open-mindedness for different viewpoints. Develop relations with the personal and social other on the basis of empathy and respect, |
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2.2 Communicates on the basis of public good against discrimination through prioritizing public mind and gain consciousness of citizenship, |
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Evaluates the issues in the academia and work life with a reflexive viewpoint. Interpret in a sociological way while relating biographical with historical, |
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3.1 Evaluates national and international social developments within the framework of social justice and human rights, |
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3.2 Comprehends the social world as a struggle process within the framework of class, stratification and gender relations, |
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3.3 Develops citizen consciousness and responsibility through democratic thought, negotiation and participation, |
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3.4 Develops an interdisciplinary and critical viewpoint by analytical and comparative thinking, gain the qualifications required by professional life, |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field. |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).
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