ADM502 EUROPEAN-AMERICAN RELAT.
| Course Code: | 3100502 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 9 ( - ) |
| ECTS Credit: | 18.0 |
| Department: | Political Science and Public Adm. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AYLİN TOPAL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide a broad historical analysis of the relationship between Europe (primarily the EU and key states) and the United States. The course aims to cover selected topics such as transatlantic security (NATO, deterrence), economic ties (trade, sanctions, TTIP, competition), diplomatic cooperation/conflict (Ukraine, China policy), and cultural-ideational influences. The course also aims to examine these topics from different theoretical frameworks.
Course Content
For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
Understand the historical foundations of the transatlantic alliance (post-WWII to present).
Evaluate theoretical debates on cooperation/conflict in Euro-American relations.
Analyze key policy areas (e.g., defense, trade, climate, digital governance) through comparative case studies.
Assess the impact of internal politics (e.g., EU integration, U.S. polarization) on bilateral and multilateral ties.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | The ability to interpret and assess the ways in which power is generated and used socially, institutionally, economically and culturally at the local, national and international levels. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | The ability to conduct interdisciplinary studies and research when assessing the social phenomena in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To attain a sound formation regarding the basic topics, like state-society relations, history of political thought, organisational theory, Turkish politics and comparative politics, in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | The ability to use the classical and new approaches in social sciences comprehensively and critically. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To acquire the methodological knowledge and scientific skills which would enhance the capacity to conduct scientific research and produce publications including a M.S. thesis. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | The ability to evaluate the different dimensions of the problems in the policy areas which are studied through the use of different theoretical perspectives and to develop strategies on this basis. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | To uphold ethical principles in science, academy and life. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | To approach the issues by an independent, critical and inventive cognitive orientation, which could also support the professional career development. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution