COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MÜGE AKNUR

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

This course will mainly examine the enlargement policies of the European Union (EU). To do so the course will start with a brief introduction of the EU, its historical background, development and structure. The course will focus on the enlargement policy of the EU covering conceptual and theoretical framework, Europeanization process, history and waves of EU enlargement. Membership conditionality and enlargement process will be analyzed through alternative theories and enlargement cases.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Various books, book chapters and articles TBA.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Term Paper and Presentation
3. Exams

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Will describe and explain the EU enlargement waves.
2. Will comprehend the enlargement policy of the EU.
3. Will develop skill to make reasoned and critical arguments.
4. Will be able to express views in a clear, precise and self-confident manner.
5. Will find, use and analyse data relevant to the course.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Learners should complete course readings before the class for which they are assigned.
4. Participation in class discussions and group work is required.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

muge.aknur@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes