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 : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
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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 theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
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Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
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Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
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Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
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Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
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Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
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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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Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
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Communication & Social |
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Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
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Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
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Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
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Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
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Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
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Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
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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 |