European Union: Politics, Policies and Governance (POLS 592)

2022 Fall
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Political Science(POLS)
3
10
Senem Aydın Düzgit saduzgit@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Doctoral, Master
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Interactive lecture,Seminar
Interactive,Learner centered,Communicative
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Programs\Type Required Core Elective Area Elective
Computer Science and Engineering - With Master's Degree *
European Studies - Non Thesis *
European Studies - With Thesis *
International Relations - Non Thesis *
Leaders for Industry Biological Sciences and Bioengineering - Non Thesis *
Leaders for Industry Industrial Engineering - Non Thesis *
Leaders for Industry Materials Science and Engineering - Non Thesis *
Leaders for Industry Mechatronics Engineering - Non Thesis *
Political Science - Non Thesis *
Political Sciences - With Bachelor's Degree *
Political Sciences - With Master's Degree *
Political Science - With Thesis *
Turkish Studies - Non Thesis *
Turkish Studies - With Thesis *

CONTENT

This course aims to provide the students with a basic understanding of the European Union. The course will give an evolution of the idea of European unity through a neo-functionalist framework. The main focus of the course is on the emergence of the European Union and its institutions in a historical framework. The ultimate objective is to furnish students with the comprehension that the state is going through a major transformation in Europe due to the process of European integration.

OBJECTIVE

The ultimate objective is to furnish students with the comprehension that the European Union is an important experiment in pooling of sovereignty.
The aim is to provide the graduate students with a basic understanding of the process of European integration and the European Union

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • At the end of the course, the learner is expected to be able to explain the process of European integration, effectively discuss the EU and its institutions and from these skills, the learner is expected to make complex inferences on European Union and its policies. * Identify the process of European integration * List the main theories of integration * Distinguish between different theories of European integration * Grasp the European Union's institutional mechanism * Apply theories of integration to specific EU policies and treaties * Accept the usefulness of the integration theories to understand the EU

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

1. Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications 5

2. Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. 5

3. Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. 5

4. Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. 4

5. Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 3

6. Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. 3

7. Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. 4

8. Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. 2

9. Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. 2

10. Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 2

11. Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. 2

12. Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. 5

13. Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. 5

14. Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. 3

15. Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. 3

16. Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. 4

1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 5

2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 3

3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 4

4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 5

5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 5

6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 5

1. Develop a thorough knowledge of theories, concepts, and research methods in the field and apply them in research design and data analysis. 5

2. Assess the impact of the economic, social, and political environment from a global, national and regional level. 5

3. Know how to access written and visual, primary and secondary sources of information, interpret concepts and data from a variety of sources in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary analyses. 5

1. Analyze historical and contemporary developments in Europe, specifically of the European integration process, from a multi-disciplinary perspective. 5

2. Grasp the main dynamics of the European order, politically, historically and economically. 5

3. Explain the European integration process and the EU's decision-making procedures and it's institutions. 5

1. Analyze historical and contemporary developments in Europe, specifically of the European integration process, from a multi-disciplinary perspective. 5

2. Grasp the main dynamics of the European order, politically, historically and economically. 5

3. Explain the European integration process and the EU's decision-making procedures and it's institutions. 5

1. Be informed about the design and implementation processes of international policies in Turkey and around the world. 5

2. Understand the historical development and current functioning of international structures and establishments. 5

3. Comprehend the structures, roles, and functions of international, regional and inter-governmental organizations. 5

4. Develop an understanding of the process of foreign policy making, along with its bureaucratic structure, actor-structure relationship, and the interaction with domestic political environment and actors; and to acquire the ability to appraise the effects thereof and to bring forth suggestions for improvement. 5

5. Obtain the scientific background and formation leading to advanced academic study. 5

1. Begin to grasp historical evolution and contemporary character of world politics. 5

1. Begin to grasp historical evolution and contemporary character of world politics. 5

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Final 30
Midterm 30
Term-Paper 30
Participation 10

RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS

Textbook

Neil Nugent. The government and politics of the European Union, 8th edn., Palgrave, 2017

Readings

Daniel Kenealy et. al (eds.) The European Union: How Does It Work?. Oxford University Press, 3rd edition, 2015

Simon Hix and Bjorn Hoyland, The Political System of the EU, Palgrave, 3rd edition, 2011;

Ben Rosamond, Theories of European Integration, Palgrave, 2000.

Carsten Daugbjerg and Alan Swinbank (2007) The politics of CAP reform: Trade negotiations, institu-tional settings and blame avoidance. Journal of Common Market Studies, 45 (1): 1-22.

Burkard Eberlein and Dieter Kerwer (2004) New governance in the European Union: a theoretical perspective. Journal of Common Market Studies, vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 121-42

Jeffrey Checkel (2006) ?Constructivist Approaches to European Integration? in Knud Erik Jorgensen et al (eds.) Handbook of European Integration, London: Sage.

Christopher Lord, David Beetham (2001) Legitimizing the EU: Is there a ?post-parliamentary basis? for its legitimation?, Journal of Common Market Studies, 39(3), pp. 443-62.

Andrew Moravcsik (2002) In defence of the ?democratic deficit?: reassessing legitimacy in the European Union. Journal of Common Market Studies, 40 (4), pp. 603-24.

Andreas Follesdal, Simon Hix (2006) Why There is a Democratic Deficit in the EU: A Response to Majone and Moravcsik', Journal of Common Market Studies 44(3), pp. 533-62.

George Tsebelis (2008) Thinking about the recent past and the future of the EU. Journal of Common Market Studies, 46(2): 265-292.

Timothy Garton Ash (2012) How the Union Came Together and Why It is Falling Apart. Foreign Affairs, September/October 2012.