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
EUR3342	Theories of European Integration	Spring	3	0	3	7

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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. SEMİHA ÖZGÜR ÜNAL ERİŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course offers an in-depth analysis of the main theories and concepts of European integration and their development since the early 1950s and analyze the factors and preferences initiating and further deepening of integration as well as enlargement.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Discuss a variety of theoretical approaches seeking to explain integration.
2. Gain an understanding of how integration changed Europe.
3. Possess a robust understanding of the main schools and discussions of the contemporary integration theories.
4. Grasp main differences between different approaches and concepts.
5. Possess knowledge of how to apply integration theories to empirical studies of European integration.

Course Content

The course introduces students the theories such as functionalism, neofunctionalism, intergovernmentalism, multi-level governance, Europeanisation and critical approaches such as Marxism and feminism. The course aims at enhancing students’ capabilities of applying these theories to offer explanations to the contemporary issues in European politics. In doing so, the course will analyze the interdependencies between EU institutions and Member States, discuss the main actors of integration process and delves deeper into the practical problems of integration and prospects of their resolution.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course
2)	Historical Evolution of European Integration
3)	Theories of European Integration: neofunctionalism and intergovernmentalism	Why was Neo-Functionalism the dominant theoretical approach in the early years of European integration, and in what ways is it still useful today? Reading: R.1 (Chapter 1)
4)	Theories of EU Governance: Liberal Intergovernmentalism, Supranational governance, Postfunctionalist theory of European integration	Readings: R.1. (Chapter 1), R.6.
5)	Theories of EU Governance: How the EU political system functions? Governance turn in EU studies in 1990s New institutionalism	Reading: R.1 (Chapter 2)
6)	Critical Perspectives: Developments in Neo-Marxism, Gender Perspectives	Readings: R.1. (Chapter 3), R.3.
7)	Midterm	Chapter 11 (Brian C. Schumidt), Chapter 12 (Economic statecraft)
8)	Theorizing Consequences: Europeanisation: Is Europeanisation the same as European integration? How do the two concepts relate to each other?	Reading: R.1 (Chapter 4).
9)	Theorizing Consequences: Democracy: What is the conditionality principle and in what ways is it relevant for the EU‘s relations with other states?	Reading: R.1 Chapter 4
10)	Grand Theories and 21st Century	Reading: R.5.
11)	Differentiated Integration	Reading: R.7.1, R.7.2.
12)	Mind-Mapping Presentations
13)	“Economic Giant, Political Dwarf, Military Worm”, Is this an appropriate assessment of the EU’s role in the world?	Be Ready for Group Discussion Reading R.4.
14)	Summary and Wrap up

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning at the beginning of the semester. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library.
The PPT files will be shared on ItsLearning following each class.
R.1. Bache, Ian and Stephen George (2011) Politics in the European Union (3rd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
R.2. Davis Cross, Mai’a K. (2015). The Limits of Epistemic Communities: EU Security Agencies, Politics and Governance, Vol. 3, Issue. 1, 90,100.
R.3. Roberta Guerrina, Toni Haastrup, Katharine A.M. Wright, Annick Masselot, Heather MacRae & Rosalind Cavaghan (2018) Does European Union studies have a gender problem? Experiences from researching Brexit, International Feminist Journal of Politics, 20:2, 252-257.
R.4. Bossout, Fabienne (2007). An Economic Giant, Political Dwarf and Military Worm? Introducting the Concept of ‘Transnational Power Over’ in Studies of (the EU’s) Power in IR, Paper Presented at the 4th ECPR General Conference, PISA, Italy, 6-8 September 2007.
R.5. Liesbet Hooghe & Gary Marks (2019) Grand theories of European integration in the twenty-first century, Journal of European Public Policy, 26:8, 1113-1133,
R.6. Moravscik, Andrew and Schimmelfennig, Frank. (2019). Liberal Intergovernmentalism, in European Integration Theory (pp. 64- 84), edited by Antje Weiner, Tanza Börzel andThomas Risse, Oxford University Press.
R.7.1. Turhan, E. (2019). Thinking out of the accession box: The potential and limitations of internal and external differentiated integration between Turkey and the EU. Europe–Against the Tide, 43.
R.7.2. Marhold, H. (2019, January). Differentiated integration, reconsidered. In Europe-Against the Tide (pp. 35-42). Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG.

References:

Youtube videos on related subjects.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 15
Presentation	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	11	33
Study Hours Out of Class	13	131.5
Presentations / Seminar	1	0.5
Homework Assignments	2	6
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		175

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