GEP1608 European Integration and Turkish-European RelationsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PERFORMING ARTS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1608 European Integration and Turkish-European Relations Fall
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course will further explore the evolution of relations between Turkey and the European Union, as well as between Turkey and Germany as the relevant local example of a European Union member state. The course will also aim at providing insight on Turkish-European relations from the Turkish side, by including a lecture/discussion with a Turkish expert and/or government representative on EU relations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-To examine Turkey-EU relations in a historical perspective by identifying the key milestones
2-To apply the theories of EU enlargement to Turkey-EU relations and make comparisons with other enlargement rounds
3-To define and analyze the political, legal and official dimensions of Turkey’s EU accession process

Course Content

This course will focus on the development of the European Community/Union, as well as on relations between Turkey and Europe since 1945. It will explore the genesis of the European Union, its structure and evolution, and its impact and role both within and outside of Europe.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) European Idea; Aristide Briand’s project for a European Federal Link, 1929-1932 Book chapters and journal articles
3) World War II and post-1945 European cooperation, 1945-1949 Book chapters and journal articles
4) The treaty of Paris 1951, the European Community of Defense 1954 Book chapters and journal articles
5) Leaders and European integration Book chapters and journal articles
6) European and Global Economics Book chapters and journal articles
7) Turkish Perceptions of the EU Book chapters and journal articles
8) Midterm
9) The World, the EU and Turkey after the End of the Cold War Book chapters and journal articles
10) Common Foreign and Security Policy Book chapters and journal articles
11) The Membership Perspective of Turkey Book chapters and journal articles
12) The Membership Perspective of Turkey Book chapters and journal articles
13) Visit to local sites of interest relating to the course topics- the EU representation in Berlin Book chapters and journal articles
14) Visit to the German federal parliament, and potentially to the EU institutions in Brussels as well. Book chapters and journal articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 10 2 20
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 97

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.).
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field.
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts.
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field.
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal.
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field.
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods.
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods.
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field.
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art.
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field.
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater.
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.