EUROPEAN UNION-TURKEY RELATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTY318	EUROPEAN UNION-TURKEY RELATIONS	6	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to analyze the history of the European integration process from World War II until today and to introduce the students the history and current developments of Turkey-EU relations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as basic theories of integration, EU enlargements, deepening stages of integration and Turkey-EU relations with a historical and wide perspective. In this context, the main topic of the Turkey-EU relations such as democratic consolidation, justice and home affairs, customs union, immigration issues, issues such as EU scepticism in Turkey will be discussed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Examine the historical background of the EU-Turkey relations.
Explain the basic issues shaping the relations between the two sides.
Analyze the EU-Turkey relations in terms of interdisciplinary perspective covering political science, economics, sociology and anthropology.
Evaluate the different stages of the integration process and the enlargement process.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Introduction to EU-Turkey Relations and Introduction to Course	Lecture Discussion
2	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Why enlargement? EU enlargement Theories and Turkish Membership	Lecture Discussion
3	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	History of EU-Turkey relations	Lecture Discussion
4	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Conditions Policy Democratic Consolidation	Lecture Discussion
5	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Civil-military Relations in Membership Process	Lecture Discussion
6	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Foreign Policy in Membership Process	Lecture Discussion
7	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Foreign Policy in Membership Process	Lecture Discussion
8	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Justice and home affairs in EU-Turkey Relations	Lecture Discussion
9	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Economy of Turkish Membership to EU	Lecture Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Customs unions and Commerce	Lecture Discussion
12	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Common Agricultural Policy	Lecture Discussion
13	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Turkish Migration to Europe and Membership Process of Turkey	Lecture Discussion
14	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	EU Public Opinion and Membership of Turkey	Lecture Discussion
15	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	European Scepticism in Turkey	Lecture Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akcay, B., Gocmen, I. (2012), Avrupa Birligi, Seckin Publications, Istanbul.
Akşemsettionoglu, G. (2011), 'Avrupa Bütünleşme Projesinin ve Genişleme Sürecinin Temel Dinamikleri', Avrupa Çalışmalari Journal, Volume: 10, No: 1 ss. 1-18, Ankara.
Eralp, A., Senyuva, O. (2011) 'Turkiye-Avrupa birligi Iliskilerinin Tarihsel Gelisimi ve Donusumu, Turkiye, Avrupa, Avrupa Birligi, Seta Publications, Ankara, pp. 23-53
Onis, Z. (2001) ‘An Awkward Partnership: Turkey’s Relations with the EU in Comparative-Historical Perspective’. Journal of European Integration History, 7(1), pp. 105-119.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

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 interpret the basic concepts, theories and approaches of international trade and logistics.		1
2	Students explain current information about the field with economics and business theories.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students analyze economic and financial data related to their field.	0
2	Students relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as sociology, political science and philosophy.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students prepare the technical infrastructure and content of international trade transactions.	0
2	Students use the theoretical knowledge in his/her field to determine new strategies.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students carry out the import and export transactions by applying the customs legislation and foreign exchange legislation.	0
2	Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field for academic and professional career.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students develop strategies to reach the sales and marketing targets.		1
2	Students carry out the correspondence on orders, transportation and payment with the foreign customers.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students organize participations in national and international fairs in the field.			2
2	Students prepare the documentation used in import and export transactions.	0
3	Students consider life-long learning as a principle and search on developments, changes and innovations in the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students manage all phases from finding the customers until delivery of orders.		1
2	Students cooperate with stakeholders in order to generate new ideas.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students implement knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his / her legal, social and ethical responsibilities.				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	5	65
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	10	7	70
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	6	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	209