EUS502 POLITICS OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
| Course Code: | 8330502 |
| 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: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. BAŞAK ZEYNEP ALPAN |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course is focused on European economic and integration in the aftermath of Second World War. Main objective is to present the process of European integration in historical context, introduce the current developments and outline future of the integration process.
Course Content
This course is intended to provide students with a general understanding of the process of European integration, more specifically developments in the European Union (EU) in a historical perspective. The course begins with an analysis of the basic motives and forces behind the establishment of the Union. It then turns to look at the major theoretical approaches for examining the nature of the integration process and the character and functioning of the Union. On the basis of this theoretical framework, the course provides an account of developments in the main institutions and policy areas and of the key issues confronting the Union and examines how the EU is evolving and how it is likely to develop in the years ahead.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- describe the development and explain the causes of political and economic integration in the EU during the 20th century
- understand the process of economic integration leading to the emergence of the EU in a historical context,
- define and explain the process of political and economic integration in Central and Eastern Europe after 1989,
- explain the factors influencing the current development of European integration process and cricially discuss the main challenges
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