COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
History and Institutions of European Unions
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSIR 201
Fall
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to present the EU institutions as the legislative, executive and judiciary bodies and to analyze the institutional functioning of the EU.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • to describe the different integration steps and enlargements.
  • to explain the functioning of the institutional architecture of the EU.
  • to identify the developments of EU institutions in a historical perspective.
  • to discuss the basic features, achievements and challenges of selected EU policies
Course Description This course serves as a foundational seminar by providing a basic overview on the polity, politics, and policies of the EU. We will examine the history of European integration, discuss EU institutions and decision-making processes, and analyse the major EU policy fields.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction
2 Overview European Integration and Integration Theories Politics in the European Union (5th Edition), chapter 1,2
3 History of EU - I Politics in the European Union (5th Edition), chapters 5-8
4 History of EU - II Politics in the European Union (5th Edition), chapters 9-11
5 European Commission and Court of Justice Politics in the European Union (5th Edition), chapters 13,16
6 Council Politics in the European Union (5th Edition), chapter 14
7 European Parliament Politics in the European Union (5th Edition), chapter 15
8 Review for Midterm
9 Midterm Exam
10 Budget, Regional Policy Politics in the European Union (5th Edition)
11 The Agricultural Policy, Single Market and EMU Politics in the European Union (5th Edition), chapters 19,20,21.
12 Enlargement, Environment and Climate Politics in the European Union (5th Edition), chapters 22,26
13 Trade Policy/Common Foreign and Security Policy Politics in the European Union (5th Edition), chapters 24,25
14 Review for the Final Exam
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Ian Bache, Stephen George, Simon Bulmer, Politics in the European Union, Oxford University Press, 5th Edition.

*All course readings are available at the University Library and as open sources.
Suggested Readings/Materials

News from international newspapers

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EU Studies Certificate: The program is open for all 3rd grade students of any undergraduate programs of the IUE.  Students with an average of minimum 2.00 GPA in four EU-related courses, including one compulsory course (PSIR 201 - History and Institutions of the EU) and 3 elective courses will receive the Certificate. ​

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
7
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
13
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
20
Final Exams
1
30
    Total
146

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.

 X
2

To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations.
3

To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship.

 X
4

To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research.

 X
5

To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically.
6

To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing.

 X
7

To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics.

 X
8

To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.
9

To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member.
10

To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations.
11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.
13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest