Integration Theories
International Relations
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integration Theories | ULI123 | Compulsory | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. İrfan Kaya ÜLGER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize the integration theories
2) Evaluate the development of international relations theories
3) Analyze basic assumption on both liberal intergovernmentalism and neo-functionalism
4) Interpret current issues and theoretical debates on European integration
5) Discuss whether the theory is fully compatible with integration movements in both economic and political dimension
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | High | Middle | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | |
| 5 | High | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course covers major economic and political integration models, historical background of the EU integration, Federalism, Neo functionalism, Realism, Multi level governance and Post modernism.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction2) What is International Relations?
3) Basic theories in IR
4) Conflict oriented theories
5) IR theories on cooperation
6) Liberal Intergovernmentalism
7) Functionalism
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Social Consructivizm
10) EU and integration theories
11) Paper Presentation
12) Paper Presentation
13) Paper Presentation
14) Paper Presentation
15) Paper Presentation
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required