December 12, 2013
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA
DEPARTMENT OF EUROPEAN STUDIES
Academic Year 2013-2014- Fall Semester
ES 203 – European Integration and External Relations
Course ID: 3049
Course Schedule: Monday 10.50-12.05 (R328) & Friday 09.25-10.40 (R328)
Instructor: Görkem Atsungur
Office: #214 – European Studies Department
Office Hours: Wednesday 14:00-17:00
E-mail: atsungur_g@auca.kg
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
* Required European Studies Departmental Course for Sophomores
Number of Credits: 6cr.
Course Description:
Covering around ten million square kilometres, Europe is the second smallest of the world’s seven continents. On the other hand it is number three in terms of population over seven hundred fifty million people. But Europe, like most continents, it is not just a place, a geographical container for those European states. It is also an idea and identity. Throughout European history Europe has been witness much more by divisions, tensions and conflicts rather than it has by any common purpose or harmony of spirit. After the Second World War the relations between the states of the Western Europe have been started to transform peacefully. As a result of these, Europe is no creation. It is a rediscovery.
The course is divided into four main parts. In the first section of the course, it will be discussed the history of European integration. The second section draws on Policies. The third part of the course will pay attention on the external relations and the last part of the course addresses current issues and debates in the European Union.
Course Aim and Objectives:
The objective of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of the European Integration and External Relations.
By the end of the semester, student should gain a deeper knowledge about European integration; be familiar with the major topics involved with European Union Studies and be able to discuss various policies and problems of the European affairs.
II. COURSE RULES & POLICIES
A. Teaching Methods:
The course objectives will be achieved through combination of lectures and seminars. Generally, the first meeting of the class (Monday classes) will be devoted presentation by the lecturer. In the second meeting in a week, there will be mainly students activities as Seminars (Friday classes), Students will make their short presentations and they will actively part of discussions and read their weekly assignments/homework. Instructor would also use some audio-visual materials for course chapters. All PowerPoint slides and readings are available in the e-course system.
B. Reading Materials:
Instructor prepares required materials for students. Necessary course materials, including the course Syllabus, can be found on the e-course website:
https://e-course.auca.kg/course/view.php?id=766
The password for the e-course is esfall2013
Students must check e-course materials so often – at least twice in a week.
Each student has to read required readings which are indicated for each section before the class and students should come ready to present, argue and discuss them. All reading materials, including term paper are the main responsibility of the student in order to pass this course.
C. Special Needs:
Students with special needs may require special arrangements relating to attending class sessions, carrying out writing term project or taking examinations. They are strongly encouraged to inform the Instructor during the first week of classes.
D. Classroom Rules of Conduct:
Please respect university discipline rules and turn off cell phones and pagers during class. Students should keep quiet and not be late for the class. You cannot use social networks Facebook, VK, and Twitter etc. during the class. If the professor will realize these kind of students, he has right to ask these students to leave the classroom. Food and beverages are not permitted in the classroom. During the exams, the use of cell phones, pagers, PDAs, or any other electronic devices is strictly prohibited. Unmoral/Rude behaviours to other students, staffs and/or the instructor will not be tolerated.
E. Academic Honesty and Discipline:
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated at AUCA. All assignments, quizzes, and exams must be done by on your own. If the student is found to engage in cheating, plagiarism, inventing false information or citations, helping someone else or any other violation of the ‘’Code of Academic Integrity’’ should expect the severest penalties available under AUCA policies.
- According to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary; Plagiarize means: “to steal and pass of (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own, to use (another’s production) without crediting the source, to commit literary theft and to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.” As a result of these, Plagiarism is an act of fraud.
Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be assigned an appropriate academic penalty.
For more information, please visit: http://www.auca.kg/en/registrar_code_conduct/
If you have any concerns about how to write an academic article, feel free to consult the instructor at any time and/or during the office hours.
III. COURSE ASSESSMENT & REQUIREMENTS
A. Participation and Class Discussions – 10%
The nature of the subject requires active class participation therefore the students will not be receiving credits based purely on class attendance for participation and class discussions. All students should NOT hesitate to participate when they want to expand the topic or they need further explanation, etc.
Moreover, during the semester students are required to engage in an online participation through the e-course system. As a result of this, it is highly recommended to check e-course at least twice each week.
Any student who misses more than five classes unexcused or without medical report to confirm illness, s/he will fail the course. Students must bring their medical certificate within one week. After one week, medical certificates will not be accepted. Active and meaningful participation will add 10% to the final grade. Medical certification will only help not to fail the grade. Please do not forget that the instructor will also give some points to class attendance.
Moreover, in the fall semester, there will be Stimulate game (“The EU Conflict Management in Transnistria Conflict”). All students must attend this game; otherwise they will take 0 point for participation and class discussions. Stimulate game is not extra-curriculum activity. It is part of the academic course.
B. Quizzes and Summaries – 20%
Each student must read the reading materials before the class and be ready to discuss it in the class. Please look at the class schedules for the readings. There will be regularly quizzes for four-five chapters. The Instructor will tell the dates for quizzes. Moreover, all students must write summaries for each 4 weeks topic and submit the instructor as a hard copy.
C. Term Paper – 30%
Each Student is required to write one term paper for this course. The aim of this paper is to help students to increase their writing ability.
Suggested Topics for Term Papers but not limited:
(1) Discuss if or to what extend the EU can/should develop security and defence policy with a military component to become an effective global power.
(2) What will be the Future of Europe?
(3) What are the current problems in the European Union? And how can they solve the problems?
(4) Should EU enlargement continue to Turkey, Macedonia, and Serbia?
(5) Has the Euro zone crisis made EU membership less attractive than before?
Evaluation of the paper will be based on:
Structure of the paper will be evaluated as 5% of the total paper grade (title/abstract/keywords/introduction/methods/results/discussion/acknowledgmenets/literature cited/appendices).
Format of the paper will be evaluated as 5% of the total paper grade. Paper should be between 3.000-4.500 words (6-9 Pages) in length with Times New Roman, 12 font and one-half spaces. Students are encouraged to use MLA style. MLA style formatting will be in the e-course.
Content of the paper which reflects ability of writing and thinking skills will be count as 10%.
Bibliography will be counted 5%. There should be more than 5-7 book resources at least.
Language style will be counted 5% of the final paper grade. Student should also pay attention on vocabulary and grammar style.
As a result of these, Term Paper will add 30% to the final grade.
The due date for term paper as a hard copy is indicated in the daily schedule of the course syllabus (NOT later than 14th week: 06th December 2013 – Friday until 17:00). No late papers will be accepted! Moreover, students must send their term papers via e-mail to Instructor’s email (atsungur_g@auca.kg) at the same day. Otherwise, instructor will cut 5 points. Do NOT forget to the term paper is one of the most important element of the overall assessment.
D. Final Exam – 40%
Each student must take a final exam (40%) for this course. The final exam will be given after the entire course is completed. The date of the exam is 20th December 2013 Friday at 09:25 in R328.
In the first part, there will be 20 Multiple Choice Questions (each of them is 1 point) and in the second part there will be ten short identifications and each of them is 2 points.
The Final exam will be lasted 75 minutes.
Make-up examinations will NOT be administered except in the case of a medical emergency. If students try to attempt cheating during the exam, the instructor will give F grade for final grade and student will fail in that course.
Grading Policy:
The grade for the course will be comprised of the following percentages:
Participation and Class Discussions: 10%
Quizzes and Summaries: 20%
Term Paper: 30%
Final Exam: 40
|
Grade |
Quality Points |
Results |
Grade Percentages |
|
A |
4.00 |
Excellent |
Above 93% |
|
A- |
3.67 |
Excellent |
89.51% - 92.49% |
|
B+ |
3.33 |
Good |
85.51% - 89.49% |
|
B |
3.0 |
Good |
82.51% - 85.49% |
|
B- |
2.67 |
Good |
79.51% - 82.49% |
|
C+ |
2.33 |
Average |
75.51% - 79.49% |
|
C |
2.0 |
Average |
72.51% - 75.49% |
|
C- |
1.67 |
Average |
69.51% - 72.49% |
|
D+ |
1.33 |
Poor |
65.51% - 69.49% |
|
D |
1.0 |
Poor |
62.51% - 65.49% |
|
D- |
0.67 |
Poor |
59.51% - 62.51% |
|
F |
0.00 |
Failed |
Less than 59.49 % |
*Note: These grades are used for all courses of European Studies Department at AUCA.
IV. TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
Week I. Introduction
02.09.2013 – Public Holiday: No Classes.
06.09.2013 – Syllabus.
PART I – HISTORY OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
Week II. Europe After the War
09.09.2013 – Europe After the War.
13.09.2013 - Cold War.
Readings: Total 9 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 81-90.
Week III. The Schuman Plan for Coal and Steel
16.09.2013 –– The Schuman Plan for Coal and Steel.
Readings: Total 10 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 92- 102.
20.09.2013 – European Defense Community.
Readings: Total 11 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 104-114.
Week IV. The European Coal and Steel Community and EURATOM
23.09.2013 – The European Coal and Steel Community and EURATOM.
*European Language Day: 26th September 2012
27.09.2013 – The European Coal and Steel Community and EURATOM.
Readings: Total 7 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 116- 122.
Week V. The European Economic Community: 1958-1967
30.09.2013 – The European Economic Community: 1958-1967.
04.10.2013 – The European Economic Community: 1958-1967.
Readings: Total 8 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 124- 131.
Week VI. After Luxembourg: The “Dark Ages” of European Integration?
07.10.2013 – After Luxembourg: The “Dark Ages” of European Integration?
11.10.2013 – After Luxembourg: The “Dark Ages” of European Integration?
Readings: Total 8 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 133 - 141.
Week VII. The European Community into the 1980s
14.10. 2013 – Independent Study: No Classes.
18.10. 2013 – The European Community into the 1980s andthe Single European Act (SEA).
Readings: Total 11 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 142-149 & 153-158.
21.10.2013 – Maastricht: The Treaty on European Union.
Readings: Total 9 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 159-168.
25.10.2013 – The Road to Amsterdam: A Flexible Europe?
Readings: Total 10 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 169-179.
Week IX. Enlargement From Amsterdam to Nice and After
28.10.2013 – From Amsterdam to Nice: Preparing for Enlargement.
Readings: Total 9 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 181-190.
01.11.2013 – After Nice: Enlargement Overshadowed.
Readings: Total 7 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 192-199.
Week X. The European Union at a Crossroads.
04.11.2013 – The European Union at a Crossroads: From A European Constitution to the Lisbon Treaty.
Readings: Total 8 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 201-221.
08.11.2013 – Independent Study: No Classes.
PART II- POLICIES
Week XI. Policies and Policy Making in the European Union
11.11.2013 – Policies and Policy Making in the EU.
15.11.2013 – Policies and Policy Making in the EU.
Readings: Total 18 Pages.
- Ian Bache, Stephen George and Simon Bulmer, ‘’Politics in the European Union’’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011, Pages: 351-369.
PART III - EXTERNAL RELATIONS OF EUROPEAN UNION
Week XII. External Relations of the European Union I
18.11.2013 – Protection and Promoting – Europe’s International Politics.
22.11.2013 – Protection and Promoting – Europe’s International Politics.
Readings: Total 35 Pages.
- Tim Bale, European Politics: A Comparative Introduction, 2nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, Pages: 336-371
Week XIII. External Relations of the European Union II
25.11.2013 – External Trade, Foreign and Defense Policy and Development Policy.
29.11.2013 – External Trade, Foreign and Defense Policy and Development Policy.
Readings: Total 28 Pages.
- Neill Nugent, The Government and Politics of the European Union, 7th Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, Pages: 371-399.
PART IV- CURRENT ISSUES AND DEBATES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Week XIV. ‘’Current’’ Issues of European Integration and the Future of Europe: Crisis and Integration: Future of Europe
02.12.2013 – Current Issues and Discussions in the EU.
06.12.2013 – Current Issues and Discussions in the EU.
Note: Students should follow current developments in Europe via newspapers, journals and TVs.
*N.B! At the end of Week 13 - 06th December 2013 – Friday until 17:00, all students MUST submit their term paper.*
Week XV. Discussions on Term Papers and Review of the Course.
09.12.2013 – Discussions on Term Papers
13.12.2013 – Review of the Course.
Final Exam: 20th December 2013 Friday at 09:25 in R328.
* Note: the Instructor along with the European Studies Department reserves the right to make any changes in the content of topics. It is one of the main responsibilities of the students to attend the class and be informed about any changes.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
AFSJ – Area of Freedom, Security and Justice.
Benelux – Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
CAP - Common Agricultural Policy.
CEE – Central Eastern Europe.
CEEC – Committee for European Economic Co-operation.
CEN – European Committee for Standardization.
CET – Common External Tariffs.
CC - Candidate Country.
CFP – Common Fisheries Policy.
CFSP – Common Foreign Security Policy.
CJEU – Court of Justice of the European Union.
CoR – Committee of the Regions and Local Authorities.
COREPER - Committee of Permanent Representatives.
CSCE – Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe.
EAEC - European Atomic Energy Community=EURATOM.
EAFRD – European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
EC – European Community.
ECB – European Central Bank.
ECJ – European Court of Justice.
ECOSOC - Economic and Social Committee of the EC.
ECSC - European Coal and Steel Community.
ECU - European Currency Unit.
EDF - European Development Fund.
EEA – European Economic Area or European Environment Agency.
EEC - European Economic Community.
EESC – European Economic and Social Committee.
EFTA - European Free Trade Association.
EIB - European Investment Bank.
EMF – European Monetary Fund.
EMS - European Monetary System.
EMU – Economic and Monetary Union.
ENP – European Neighbourhood Policy.
EP - European Parliament.
ERASMUS - European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students
ERDF - European Regional Development Fund.
ESDP – European Security and Defense Policy.
ESF - European Social Fund
EU – European Union.
Eurojust- Europeans judicial co-operation unit.
Europol – European Police Office.
EUROSTAT - Community's Statistical Office.
GDP – Gross Domestic Products.
IGC – Intergovernmental Conference.
IMF – Internatioanal Monetary Fund.
IPE – International Political Economy.
IR – International Relations.
JHA – Justice and Home Affairs.
MEP - Member of the European Parliament.
MFN – Most Favoured Nation.
NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
NGOs – Non-Governmental Organizations
NTB – Non-tarrif barriers.
OECD - Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
OEEC – Organisation for European Economic Cooperation.
PR – Proportional Representation.
QMV – Qualified Majority Voting.
SEA – Single European Act.
SEM – Single European Market.
TEU – Treaty on European Union.
UN – United Nations.
WEU - Western European Union.
EUROPEAN UNION WEB RESOURCES
Europe http://www.europa.eu.int/
European Union in the US http://www.eurunion.org/index.htm
A to Z Index of European Union Websites
http://www.eurunion.org/infores/euindex.htm
EuroInternet http://eiop.or.at/euroint/
Know Europe Web Directory http://www.knoweurope.net/demo/html/webdir2.htm
EUROPARL: The European Parliament Online
http://www.europarl.eu.int/home/default_en.htm
CONSILIUM: Council of the European Union http://ue.eu.int/en/summ.htm
The European Commission http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/index_en.htm
CURIA - The Court of Justice http://curia.eu.int/en/index.htm
Court of Auditors http://www.eca.eu.int/EN/menu.htm
Euro http://europa.eu.int/euro
European Central Bank http://www.ecb.int/
European Economic and Social Committee http://www.ces.eu.int/pages/en/home.htm
Committee of the Regions http://www.cor.eu.int/home.htm
European Investment Bank http://www.eib.eu.int/
European Ombudsman http://www.euro-ombudsman.eu.int/home/en/default.htm
Community Plant Variety Office http://www.cpvo.eu.int
CEDEFOP: The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
http://www.cedefop.eu.int/
European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products http://www.emea.eu.int
European Agency for Reconstruction http://www.ear.eu.int
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work http://europe.osha.eu.int
European Defense Agency: http://www.eda.europa.eu/
European Environment Agency http://www.eea.eu.int
European Food Safety Authority http://www.efsa.eu.int/
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
http://www.eurofound.eu.int/
European Investment Fund http://www.eif.org/about/mission.htm
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction http://www.emcdda.org
European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia http://www.eumc.eu.int
European Training Foundation http://www.etf.eu.int
Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market http://oami.eu.int
Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union http://www.cdt.eu.int
E. OTHER RELATED WEBSITES
Archive of European Integration http://aei.pitt.edu
Blue Guide to the Archives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Member States and
the Institutions of the European Union http://ue.eu.int/BlueGuide/en/intro.htm
Compendium: Cultural Policies in Europe http://www.culturalpolicies.net/
Historical Archives http://europa.eu.int/historical_archives/index_en.html
EIoP: European Integration online Papers http://eiop.or.at/eiop/
European Foreign Policy Bulletin http://www.iue.it/EFPB/about_database.htm
The European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR): http://www.ecprnet.eu/
Euractiv EU News & Policy debates: www.euractiv.com
University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES): www.uaces.org
The European Union Studies Association (EUSA): www.eustudies.org
The European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE): http://www.euce.org
EuroInternet: http://eiop.or.at/euroint/
PLOTEUS (Portal on Learning Opportunities throughout the European Space):
http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/home.jsp?language=en
Europe’s World: http://www.europesworld.org/
Debating Europe: http://www.debatingeurope.eu/
Toutel Europe: http://www.touteleurope.eu/index.php?id=4468
Europe in 12 Lessons: http://bookshop.europa.eu/en/europe-in-12-lessons-pbNA3110652/
Euro Web-Online: http://www.euro-webonline.com/main.htm
YouTube EU: http://www.youtube.com/eutube
BBC News – Europe: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world/europe/
EU Observer: http://euobserver.com
Foreign and Security Policy: www.europa.eu/pol/cfsp/index_en.htm
European Research Papers Archive: http://eiop.or.at/erpa/
The EU Delegation to the United States: http://www.eurunion.org/eu/
Access to European Union Law: (Eur-Lex): http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.ht
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