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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Political History of Eu ABS104 Compulsory Master's degree 1 Spring 5

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Ayşegül GÖKALP KUTLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Analyze history of Europe since Second World War.
2) Evaluate the historical development of the politics and structure of the European Union.
3) Comment on the contribution of the USA to the European Union.
4) Comment on the contribution of the USSR to the European Union.
5) Evaluate the enlargement process of the European Union.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2
Learning Outcomes
1 Middle Middle
2 High Middle
3 Middle Middle
4 Middle High
5 Middle Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Political History European History European Union law History of Civilizations

Course Contents

This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on the effects of French Revolution on international relations, new balance of power in Europe and its effects on world politics. Within this framework, World War I and World War II, Roma Agreement, Single European Act, Maastricht Agreement, Amsterdam Agreement, Nice Agreement and Lizbon Agreement.

Weekly Schedule

1) World War I
2) Political Developments in Europe After World War I
3) World War II
4) Political Developments in Europe After World War II
5) 1951 European Coal and Steel Community
6) 1957 Roma Agreement
7) The European Atomic Energy Community
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) European Economic Community
10) Single European Act
11) Maastricht Agreement
12) Amsterdam Agreement
13) Nice Agreement
14) Enlargement Process of European Union
15) Lizbon Agreement
16) Final Examination

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Presentation/Seminar to Course Grade

30%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

70%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required