Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SKY422 | EUROPEAN UNION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATIONS | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to introduce the regional integration initiatives in the world, the economic impacts of regional integrations in the world economy and the economic, political and administrative structure of the European Union. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as regional integrations, international integrations (CUSFTA, NAFTA, LAFTA, CACM, EFTA, APEC, EU), Formation of the European Union, Institutional Structure of the European Union, Field of Duties and Common Policies of the European Union, Customs Union Agreement and Turkey, EU - Turkey Negotiations, Membership, EU - Turkey Relations in Recent Period. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Identify the international integrations (CUSFTA, NAFTA, LAFTA, CACM, EFTA, APEC, EU). |
Explain the administrative and governing structures of the European Union. |
Compare the economic and social effects of regional integrations arising from the dependency relations of national economies. |
Analyze the process of EU integration. |
Interpret the effects of integrations on world politics. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Regional Integrations | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Regional Integration Initiatives in America (CACM, CUSFTA) | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Regional Integration Initiatives in America (LAFTA) | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Regional Integration Initiatives in Asia (APEC) | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Regional Integrations in Europe (EFTA) | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | European Coal and Steel Community | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | European Union Process | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Formation of the European Union | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Institutional Structure of the European Union | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Field of Duties and Common Policies of the European Union | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Customs Union Agreement and Turkey | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | EU - Turkey Negotiations, Membership | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | EU - Turkey Relations in Recent Period. | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | General Evaluation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Bakkalci, C. (2008). Kuresellesme, Bolgesel Entegrasyonlar, Ulkeler ustu Kurumlar, Entegrasyon Teorisi ve Avrupa Birligi, Nobel Publications, Ankara |
Akcay B., Gocmen I. (2016), Avrupa Birligi - Tarihce, Teoriler, Kurumlar ve Politikalar, Seckin Publications, Ankara |
Erik J., Anand M., and Stephen W. (2012), The Oxford Handbook of the European Union, (Online) |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
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List the main features of communication in items.
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Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
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Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
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Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
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Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
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Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
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Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 6 | 5 | 30 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 40 | 0 | 125 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 125 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |