EUROPEAN UNION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY422	EUROPEAN UNION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATIONS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
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	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ALİ DOĞANAY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
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
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
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
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.				3
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.		1
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.	0
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.				3
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.					4
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.				3
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.				3
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.	0
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.			2
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.		1
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.					4
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.			2
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.		1
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
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