COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TÜRKIYE-EU RELATIONS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRE 4303 TÜRKIYE-EU RELATIONS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEVGI ÇILINGIR

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English)
International Relations (English)

Course Objective

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with various significant aspects of the long-standing Türkiye-EU relations. The focus will be on particularly the historical, political, economic, and cultural aspects of that relationship.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrate understanding of various aspects of Türkiye-EU relations in order to contextualize Türkiye's European vocation as well as to identify the role that Europe/EU has played in Türkiye's political, social and economic development.
2   Recognise different kinds of obstacles (stemming from both sides) that exist before Türkiye's accession process in order to assess the likelihood of Türkiye's full membership to the EU.
3   Develop the skill to make reasoned and critical argument.
4   Improve the skill to make presentations in the classroom.
5   Develop the skill to engage in discussions with the rest of co-learners as well as the lecturer.
6   Develop the skill to find, use and evaluate the relevant sources, including academic and media material.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction
2 EU's structure and development
3 Establishment of Türkiye-EEC/EC relations, association process
4 Relations during the Cold War era
5 Accession process and institutional structure
6 Developments in the accession process
7 General Review
8 Transformations in EU's enlargement policy
9 Economic dimension and Customs Union
10 Cultural dimension, European identity and public opinion
11 Political dimension and security issues
12 Free movement and migration issues
13 Current debates
14 General review

Recomended or Required Reading

Various books, book chapters and articles TBA.

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 FN Final
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.30 +TP * 0.30 + FN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.30 +TP * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Will describe and explain different dimensions of Türkiye-EU relations.
2. Will identify the role of Europe/EU in the political and economic development of Türkiye.
3. Will critically analyze the prospects as well as challenges for the further development of Türkiye-EU relations.
4. Will use IT knowledge to prepare presentations.
5. Will be able to express views in a clear, precise and self-confident manner.
6. Will be able to make critical and reasoned argument.
7. Will find, use and analyze data relevant to the course.

TERM PROJECT (100 points): PRESENTATION (30 points) + Term Paper (70 points)
PRESENTATION: Structure and organization (5 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
PRESENTATION: Knowledge and coverage of the material (10 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
PRESENTATION: Evidence of analytical thinking (10 points)
Absent/falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
PRESENTATION: Style and communication (5 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: knowledge and coverage of the topic (20 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: structure and argument (10 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: literature review (10 points)
Absent/falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: Analysis (10 points)
Absent/falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: Style and presentation (20 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)

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.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sevgi.cilingir@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparation before/After Weekly Lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparation for final exam 1 8 8
Preparing assignments 1 30 30
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Final 1 1,5 2
Midterm 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 131

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
LO.45
LO.55
LO.65