| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widening Policy In Eu | SIT106 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Pelin SÖNMEZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the basics of the European Union enlargement from the beginning up to day.
2) Discuss Copenhagen Criteria
3) Explains how enlargement and deepeningEuropean Union enlargement in the occurs in parallel.
4) Analyze the place of Turkey in EU enlargement.
5) Prepare a report on the boundaries of enlargement and future discussions of the EU.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course covers enlargement effects on EU integration, enlargement in Cold War years, 1989 revolutions and new enlargement, next frontier of enlargement, enlargement fatigue and the future of the EU and enlargement debate.
Weekly Schedule
1) Enlargement and Deepening2) First Enlargement, the UK, Ireland and Denmark
3) Second Enlargement, Greece
4) Third Enlargement, Spain and Portugal
5) Fourth Enlargement. Sweden, Austria and Finland
6) Copenhagen Criteria
7) Unification of the German States
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) 6th Enlargement. Bulgaria and Romania
10) Croatia and Turkey
11) EU Policy towards South Caucasus
12) The Relations between Iceland and the EU
13) The EU and Western Balkan States
14) Neighbourhood Policy of the EU
15) Paper Presentation
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required