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. KAMİL KAYA
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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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