COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

European Union

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

Offered to

European Union

Course Objective

The main purpose of the course is to provide the student with in-depth knowledge of the historical fundamentals of modern Europe, paving the way towards a comprehensive understanding of the ongoing European Integration. For this purpose, following a conceptual introduction, the major events that led to the emergence of Europe as an idea/ideal will be reviewed. Upon this background, the turning points of the European history from the Early Modern period up until the foundation of the European Union will be studied in detail.

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

Norman Davies, Europe: A History, Pimlico, London: 1997; Henry Kissinger, Diplomacy, Simon & Schuster, New York: 1995.
Various lecture notes and articles

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is based on lectures. Prior to each lecture, students should have completed the relevant readings and have taken down notes for class discussion. A seminar presentation will also be prepared by the end of the course.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

To be announced.

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will be fully prepared to discuss reading assignments and cases.
2. The learner will clearly describe the emergence of Europe as a concept and ideal.
3. The learner will demonstrate sufficient knowledge on the historical context of political, cultural and social factors that led to the rise of modernity in Europe.
4. The learner will present the analyses of the major European countries, with respect to their roles in the turning points of European history.
5. The learner will explain the political, cultural and philosophical factors that paved the way for European Integration.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time. Otherwise will not be accepted.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

alper.arisoy@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes