MEDICINE
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
EUR3331 History of European Union 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: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SELCEN ÖNER
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ZEKERİYA TÜZEN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: European political history and the movements of war, peace and unification of Europe took place throughout this history are examined. The historical background that led to European integration is analysed. The establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), European Economic Community (EEC) and European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) after World War II, and the ups and downs in the European integration process are discussed. The reasons of the slowing down of the integration process in the 1970s and increasing dynamism in the 1980s especially after the Single European Act (SEA) are explored. Besides the formation of the single market and the transition to the Euro, the effects of the end of the Cold War on European integration process and the transformation of the European Community to the European Union (EU) are evaluated. The EU’s enlargement process to the Central and Eastern European countries and its institutional and political impacts on the EU are discussed. Finally, the institutional reforms brought about by the Lisbon Treaty and following developments, and the current problems of the EU after Brexit are analysed in detail.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;

1. Grasp the role of the developments related to war and peace in European history in the establishment of the modern European political order;
2. Identify key milestones in the history of the EU integration;
3. Analyse transformation processes of the European Community during and after the Cold War;
4. Interpret the EU’s enlargement process to Central and Eastern European countries and its effects on the institutional and political structure of the Union;
5. Explain the impact of the Lisbon Treaty on the EU’s decision-making process and external relations;
6. Evaluate the current EU problems faced by the EU during and after Brexit.

Course Content

Developments in European political history; the evolution of the European integration process after World War II; the transformation of EU integration after the Cold War; institutional changes brought about by the Lisbon Treaty; Brexit and current problems of the EU.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course
2) The Schuman Plan and the Emergence of the European Integration Project Dinan, Desmond, “Introduction”, 2014. • Dinan, Desmond, “Finding a Way Forward”, 2014. • EU Commission, Official Website-2022, "The Schuman Declaration – 9 May 1950", available at: https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/symbols/europe-day/schuman-declaration_en
3) European Communities Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, pp.45-82. • EU Commission, Official Website-2022, "The history of the European Union", available at: https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/history_en
4) Establishment of the Customs Union, Common Agricultural Policy, Empty Chair Crisis and Luxembourg Compromise Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, pp.83-123.
5) The European Community in the 1970s Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, pp.125-166.
6) The European Community in the 1980s. Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, pp.167-204.
7) The Single European Act (SEA) Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, pp.205-231.
8) The Treaty on European Union (Maastricht Treaty) Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, pp.233-264.
9) EU in the 1990s. Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, pp.233-264.
10) From Amsterdam to Nice: Preparing for Enlargement towards Central and Eastern Europe Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, pp.265-320.
11) Eastern Enlargement: EU of 27 Bache, Ian; Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, Politics in the EU, pp.192-210.
12) From Constitutional Treaty to Lisbon Treaty. Bache, Ian; Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, Politics in the EU, pp.211-222.
13) Presentations of the students. Each student will make a presentation which is related with the content of the course.
14) General evaluation of the course. The students will be responsible for all of the readings of the course.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Books:
• Roberts, John M., Europe 1880-1945, London & New York: Routledge, 3rd Edition, 2001.
• Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, London: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2nd Edition, 2014.
The textbooks and article listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library.
The PPT files will be shared on ItsLearning following each class.

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Kitaplar:
• Roberts, John M., Europe 1880-1945, London & New York: Routledge, 3rd Edition, 2001.
• Dinan, Desmond, Europe Recast: A History of European Union, London: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2nd Edition, 2014.
Ders izlencesinde yer alan kitaplara BAU Kütüphanesi’nden de erişilebilir.
PowerPoint dosyaları, hafta bazında ve işlenen ders sonrasında ItsLearning’e yüklenir.
References: İşlenen konularla ilgili Youtube videoları ve Internet linkleri

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 3 % 15
Presentation 1 % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 45
Paper Submission 1 % 15
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 36
Study Hours Out of Class 14 82
Quizzes 4 2
Midterms 1 1.5
Paper Submission 1 3
Final 1 1.5
Total Workload 126

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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process