Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Pelin SÖNMEZ

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Evaluate European foreign policy.
2) Examine the historical development of European foreign policy.
3) Prepare a report on European Union's relations with the United States.
4) Analyze the European Union's contribution to international peace.
5) Evaluate major European foreign policy issues and problems and disagreements among member countries.

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	Middle	Middle
	4	High	High	High	Middle	High	Middle
	5	Middle	High	High	Middle	High	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course covers the topics of European Political Cooperation, Second Pillar of the European Union, NATO EU Relations, WEU-EU Relations, The European Security and Defence Identity, The European Security and Defence Policy, Rapid Reaction Force.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to EU Foreign Policy
2) What is Foreign Policy?
3) EU Security and Defense Policy
4) EU, NATO and Security Strategies
5) Europe Against New Threats
6) Terrorism
7) Barcelona Process and Mediterranean Policy
8) Mid-term Exam
9) Relations with Russia
10) Relations with Caucasia
11) Relations with Iran
12) Relations with China
13) External Relations and Trade Policy
14) Discussion
15) Discussion
16) Final Exams

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

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
Eu As a Foreign Policy Actor	ULI402	Compulsory	Bachelor's degree	4	Spring	5