Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2VFT152Türkiye-EU Relations II3+0+03621.11.2024

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Foreign Trade (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course provides a detailed examination of the evolving relationship between Türkiye and the European Union, by emphasizing contemporary issues between the two. Since the course is a continuation lecture of Turkey-EU Relations I, students will be able to combine historical background of the relationship to current issues.
The course will emphasize critical analysis through student presentations, discussions, and case studies, equipping participants with a nuanced understanding of the complexities in Turkey-EU relations.
Course Content Contemporary Issues Between Türkiye and the EU: Political, Economic, and Cultural Themes
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Esra İŞBİLEN DURU
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources İsmet Mucuk, Principle of Marketing, İstanbul: Türkmen Bookstore, 2008
Mehmet Karafakıoğlu, Principle of Marketing, İstanbul: Literatür Publishing, 2007
Course Notes Theoretical lectures, ppt presentations, case studies, readings, research, answer-question, project presentations
Exams ödev, ara sınav, proje, sunum, final

Course Category
Social Sciences %70
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
2
% 80

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 3 14 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 1 14
Presentation 1 15 15
Mid-terms 1 35 35
Final examination 1 35 35
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 141

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students will be able to critically link the historical context of Türkiye-EU relations to the contemporary issues between the two.
2 2. Analyze how regional and global developments influence Türkiye-EU relations, considering challenges like migration, security, and democracy.
3 Enhance critical thinking and academic presentation skills through in-depth research and classroom discussions.
4 To become familiar with the contemporary international debates regarding the EU, and Türkiye-EU relations.
5 To evaluate the social and cultural implications of Turkey's EU relations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction and Overview of the Course
2 Contemporary Themes between Türkiye and the EU: Economic Issues
3 Problems arising from the 1963 Association Agreement: Customs Union debacle, non-realization of full membership
4 Contemporary Themes between Türkiye and the EU: Political Issues
5 Türkiye and the EU: Cultural Issues
6 Security Dimension of the Relationship
7 Preparation for mid-term exam, overview
8 Midterm
9 Student presentations according to the main themes: Economic issues
10 Student presentations according to the main themes: Economic issues
11 Student presentations according to the main themes: Cultural issues
12 Student presentations according to the main themes: Cultural issues
13 Student presentations according to the main themes: Security issues
14 Student presentations according to the main themes: Political issues

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4
C1
C2 5
C3
C4
C5

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