SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
70312TAEOZ-POL0131	Selected Topics in European Politics	1	Fall	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Elective Course II
Cycle:	Master TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Doçent Dr. PINAR SAYAN
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to analyze theoretical and historical background of European integration; discuss policies and institutions of the European Union, Turkey-European Union relations and current issues in European politics.
Course Content:	Within the scope of this course, European integration theories, history of European integration, institutions of the European Union, policies of the European Union, Turkey-EU relations and current issues in European politics will be discussed.

Course Specific Rules

Students are expected to read/watch/listen the weekly assignments.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

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:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Understand theoretical explanations of European integration.
2) Understand historical circumstances of European integration
3) Identify the institutions of the EU.
4) Understand the historical background of Turkey-EU relations.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Analyze the evolution of European integration.
2) Analyze the policies of the EU.
3) Discuss the current issues of European politics.
4) Discuss the current issues in Turkey-EU relations.
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.)*

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	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.
2)	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.
3)	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.
4)	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.
5)	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
6)	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.
7)	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.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	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.
10)	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.
11)	Turkey-EU Relations	Can, H. and Özen, Ç. Türkiye-Avrupa Topluluğu Ortaklık Hukuku. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi, 1-136.
12)	Turkey-EU Relations	Arıkan, H. (2016). Turkey and the EU: An Awkward Candidate for EU Membership? NY: Routledge, 9-227.
13)	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.
14)	NATO and the Council of Europe

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Recognizes different paradigms, fundamental theoretical approaches and methodologies in International Relations,
2)	Analyzes current global political issues,
3)	Review political issues with an open-mind and critical thinking,
4)	Conduct independent academic research,
5)	Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms,

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20.00
Presentation	1	% 10.00
Project	1	% 20.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	2	5	10
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	5	5
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	99
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	14	14
Semester Final Exam	1	28	28
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	42
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			141
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

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