Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. İrfan Kaya ÜLGER

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Analyze the basic characteristic features of the European integration comprehensively.
2) Evaluate the historical development of European integration.
3) Comment on both EU institutions and their decision making process.
4) Analyze the common policies of European Union.
5) Prepare a report on the current debates on European integration.
6) Discuss the future of European Union.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	Middle	High	High	Middle	High	High
	2	High	Middle	High	High	High	Middle
	3	Middle	High	Middle	High	High	High
	4	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High
	5	Middle	Middle	High	High	No relation	No relation
	6	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course covers the topics of the Western European integration in Europe following the Second World War, Marshall Plan, the European Coal and Steel Community, the Western European Union, the European Economic Community, Custom Union, Maastricht Treaty, EU enlargement.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to European Union
2) Europe in the post World War II
3) Marshall Aids and European Economic Cooperation Organization
4) European Economic Community, European Atomic Energy Community and European Coal and Steel Community
5) Enlargement in the EU
6) Deepening in the EU
7) Maastricht and Amsterdam Treaties
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The Council of Minister
10) The European Commission
11) The European Parliament
12) Decision Making Process and Common Policies
13) Common Foreign and Security Policy
14) The Constutition and Lisbon Treaty
15) Eurozone Crises
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
European Integration	ULI306	Compulsory	Bachelor's degree	3	Spring	5