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	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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. (Bloom 1)					4
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)						5
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)						5
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)						5
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)					4
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)						5
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)					4
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)					4
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)					4

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