| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widening Process In Eu | ABS116 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehlika Özlem SÖNMEZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize the European Union enlargement from the beginning to date
2) Evaluate the Copenhagen Criteria
3) Observe that the enlargement and deepening are parallel in the EU
4) Analyze the role of Turkey in the EU enlargement
5) Prepare a report on the boundaries of enlargement and future of the EU
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||
| 1 | 2 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||
| 1 | High | Middle | |
| 2 | High | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | |
| 4 | High | Middle | |
| 5 | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on 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) Deepening and Enlargement in the EU2) First Enlargement: The UK, Ireland and Denmark
3) Second Enlargement: Greece
4) Third Enlargement: Spain and Portugal
5) The Unification of Two German States
6) Fourth Enlargement: Austria, Sweden and Finland
7) Copenhagen Criteria
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Sixth Enlargement: Bulgaria and Romania
10) Turkey and Croatia
11) Macedonia and Iceland
12) EU and Western Balkans
13) EU and South Caucasus Countries
14) Paper Presentation
15) Paper Presentation
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
30% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required