COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SELECTED TOPICS IN EUROPEAN STUDIES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRL 5084 SELECTED TOPICS IN EUROPEAN STUDIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ZÜHAL ÜNALP ÇEPEL

Offered to

International Relations (English)

Course Objective

The purpose of this course is to analyze selected topics concerning the European Union. The focus will be on political, social, and cultural aspects of the ongoing integration process.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Demonstrate understanding of various policies of the European Union in order to analyze the role of the EU in current political, social and cultural developments.
2   2. Explain different kinds of EU policies and approaches toward the selected topics in order to assess the Union's strategies.
3   3. Develop the skill to engage in class discussions.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 1. Week 1: Introduction - General Framework. No required reading material 11. Week 11: EU-Russia Relations
2 2. Week 2: Treaty of Lisbon and the EU 12. Week 12: Presentations
3 3. Week 3: Europeanization and De-Europeanization 13. Week 13: Presentations
4 4. Week 4: Democratic Deficit in the EU 14. Week 14: Presentations
5 5. Week 5: Brexit and Its Reflections
6 6. Week 6: EU Migration Policies
7 7. Week 7: Midterm
8 8. Week 8: EU in Post-Covid 19 Process
9 9. Week 9: EU Green Deal
10 10. Week 10: EU Energy Policy

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Individual/ group presentations
2. Lectures
3. Discussions

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + FIN* 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + RST* 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Will demonstrate understanding of various developments concerning the European integration.
2. Will explain different kinds of EU policies and approaches toward selected developments.
3. Will be able to present views in a clear and self-confident manner.
4. Will be able to present reasoned and consistent argument.

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)

zuhal.unalp@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparing assignments 1 50 50
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 5 60
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 178

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.14555
LO.24555
LO.3545

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