EUS524 TURKEY - EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS IN A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
| Course Code: | 8330524 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | European Studies |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Masters |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ASUMAN GÖKSEL |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
In this course, the students will learn:
- different theoretical perspectives to analyse Turkey-EU relations;
- political, economic, legal dimensions of Turkey-EU relations across various issues;
- the basic current dynamics, actors and processes of Turkey-EU relations.
Course Content
This course aims at bringing into discussion the current dynamics, actors and events in Turkey-EU relations. The course objective is to broaden the perspective of the students on Turkey-EU relations by providing them a variety of theoretical approaches and events to better understand and evaluate the course and current state of the relations. In this regard, the course first provides different perspectives and theoretical discussions on how to analyse Turkey-EU relations, such as Europeanisation/De-Europeanisation; Differentiated Integration, Critical Political Economy.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives to analyse Turkey-EU relations;
- analyse political, economic, legal dimensions of Turkey-EU relations across various issues;
- evaluate the basic current dynamics of Turkey-EU relations; and,
- critically reflect upon the Turkey-EU relations in an informed and analytical manner.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Can take the lead in analyzing issues which necessitate an interdisciplinary approach; they are creative, independent and critical thinkers. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Have advanced knowledge on Europe's economic, political, legal and social dynamics. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Use their knowledge and abilities to understand the global problems and contribute to the solution of those problems. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Can systematically evaluate and use new information/knowledge in their field. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Recommend and generate policies for Turkey's multi-faceted relations with European countries. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Have the ability to conceptualize, practice, make analysis of, synthesis and evaluate the knowledge that is acquired from divergent sources. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Can defend their original views and effectively communicate on the selected topics within their fields. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Have the ability to understand people from different cultures, religions and life styles, communicate and work in cooperation with them. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution