COURSE UNIT TITLE

: THEORIES OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRE 4301 THEORIES OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ELIF UZGÖREN

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

This course aims to introduce students with the classic and contemporary theories of European integration such as federalism, neo-functionalism, intergovernmentalism, constructivism, multi-level governance and neo-Gramscian approaches. It aspires to equip students with the ability to conceptually reflect on theories and concepts taking their knowledge on European political development as a basis.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrate comprehension of integration theories in order to explain European integration process.
2   Evaluate major integration theories and understand their relevance to analyze the driving forces of the EU.
3   Develop theoretical skills on the process of European integration in order to analyze and contextualize EU.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction
2 Federalism
3 Neo-functionalism
4 Intergovernmentalism and liberal intergovernmentalism
5 Constructivism
6 Multi-level governance
7 Critical approaches: neo-Gramscian approaches
8 Term Project - Presentations
9 Term Project - Presentations
10 Term Project - Presentations
11 Term Project - Presentations
12 Term Project - Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez (eds.), European Integration Theory, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Ben Rosamond (2000), Theories of European Integration, Houndsmills, Palgrave.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Term Paper and Presentation

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 TP TermProject
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + TP * 0.60


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1.Will evaluate integration theories.
2.Will identify theoretical concepts.
3.Will theoretically explain the EU integration.
4.Will evaluate the varying roles of integration theories in analyzing European integration process.

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. Participation in class discussions is required.
4. Learners should complete course readings before the class for which they are assigned.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

elif.uzgoren@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced later.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparation before/After Weekly Lectures 12 4 48
Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 6 6
Preparation for Final Exam 1 8 8
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Preparing assignments 1 30 30
Final 1 1,5 2
Midterm 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 137

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35