Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
EU and Turkey ULUS307 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ (Güz)
Goals To increase the level of knowledge of the students about the development process and the quality of the relations with the European Union, which is one of the leading issues of Turkish Foreign Policy
Course Content The course of the EU's relations with Turkey
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explaining the historical background of Turkey-EU relations  
2 Discussion of the emergence and the nature of the basic problems in relations
3 Examining and discussing the policies that can be followed for solving the problems in relations
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week International Relations and European Union
2. Week History of Economic Integration Movements and EU
3. Week Internal and External Dynamics Affecting the Process of EU Integration
4. Week Institutions of the EU
5. Week Common Policies of the EU: Common Security and Foreign Policy  
6. Week Common Agricultural and Competition Policy
7. Week Common Industry and Energy Policy
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Social Policy of the EU
10. Week Economic, political and social aspects of EU-Turkey relations  
11. Week Economic, political and social aspects of EU-Turkey relations  
12. Week Factors preventing Turkey's EU integration  
13. Week Factors preventing Turkey's EU integration  
14. Week Review
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of international relations and grasp their details.
2 Having the knowledge of international relations, diplomatic history, law, international law, economics, public administration, management and accounting required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors and being able to utilize this knowledge.
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of international relations
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of international relations and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies.
5 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of international relations with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
6 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation (where and when) and why
7 Being able to share theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of international relations and translate them into teamwork activities.
8 Having competence of written and verbal communication in Turkish; being able to speak a foreign language at a level to exchange ideas on the field of international relations.
9 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas.
10 Being able to present opinions as to current issues in international relations, to enhance them as well as to use them in interpreting events.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 2 2 2
PY2 1 1 1
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yrd. Doç. Dr. Murat Ercan , Ali Ayata, Avrupa Birliği ve Türkiye İle İlişkileri, Nobel, İstanbul 2012
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ Vize 30.00
Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ dönem için çalışma derse katılım kanaat 20.00
Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 30 30
Quiz 1 15.5 15.5
Final 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0