| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to technological innovations and industrial strategy |
None |
| 2) |
Clusters and industries |
Instructor's notes |
| 3) |
High-tech clusters and competitiveness |
Instructor's notes |
| 4) |
Systems of innovation |
Instructor's notes |
| 5) |
National system of innovation |
Instructor's notes |
| 6) |
Sectoral innovation management |
Instructor's notes |
| 7) |
Regional systems of innovation |
Instructor's notes |
| 8) |
Midterm exam |
Preparation for midterm exam |
| 9) |
Technology transfer |
Instructor's notes |
| 10) |
Networks: why firms enter into innovation networks |
Instructor's notes |
| 11) |
Technology and firm networks |
Instructor's notes |
| 12) |
Network structures |
Instructor's notes |
| 13) |
Course project presentations |
Preparation for project presentations |
| 14) |
Course project presentations |
Preparation for project presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Ders notları ve sunumlar.
Fagerberg, J., Mowery, D.C. & Nelson, R.R. (2006). Oxford Handbook of Innovation, Oxford University Press, NY. |
| References: |
Porter, M. (1998). Clusters and the new economics of competition
Saxenian, AL. (1994). Regional advantage: culture and competition at Silicon Valley and Route 128
Lundvall, BA. (1992). National Systems of Innovation: Toward a Theory of Innovation and Interactive Learning .
Edquist, C. (1997). Systems of Innovation: Technologies, Institutions and Organizations |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. |
2 |
| 2) |
To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. |
2 |
| 3) |
To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. |
3 |
| 4) |
To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. |
2 |
| 5) |
To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. |
1 |
| 6) |
To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. |
1 |
| 7) |
To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. |
2 |
| 8) |
To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. |
2 |
| 9) |
To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. |
2 |
| 10) |
To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. |
2 |
| 11) |
To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. |
2 |
| 12) |
To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. |
3 |