SKB651 - EU and TURKISH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
EU and TURKISH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SKB651 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
 
Instructor (s)Academic Staff 
Course objectiveThe main aim of this course is to make students understand the effects of developments in the field of local governments during the European Union (EU) accession process of Turkey in terms of theoretical framework and practical cases; and to help them analyze local governments in EU countries and Turkey through comparative studies. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Learns developments in EU administrative space and their effects on local governments.
  2. Learn the EU's agreements, regulations and organizations on sub-national governments.
  3. Learns current local government models in EU countries.
  4. Understands similar and different aspects of local governments in EU countries and Turkey through comparing them.
  5. Follows the effects of EU decentralisation policy in general and the process of decentralisation in Turkey in particular.
Course Content- The main concepts of Local Governments

- Evolution of Local Government through ages and historical background of the local governments in Europe

- Theoretical Framework and New Approaches for Local Governments

- Main Traditions of Local Governments in Europe

- European administrative space and local governments

- Regulations related with local governments in EU treaties and conventions

- Local governments in EU countries

- Local government reform in Turkey under the EU effect 
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Bilgin, K. U. (1993). Üye Ülkelerin Deneyimleri Açısından Türk Kamu Yönetiminin Avrupa Topluluğuna Uyumu. Ankara: ATAUM.

Bilici, N. (2013-2018). Avrupa Birliği ve Türkiye, Ankara: Seçkin Kitabevi.

Görmez, K. ve Yaylı, H. (2018). Yerel Yönetimler, Ankara: Orion Kitabevi.

Gözler, K. (2018). Mahalli İdareler Hukukuna Giriş, Bursa: Ekin Basım Yayın Dağıtım.

Esen, E. ve Şekeroğlu, D. (2017). Brexit-Elveda Avrupa: İngiltere'nin AB'den Ayrılmasından Sonra Avrupa Bütünleşmesi ve Türkiye-AB İlişkilerinde Fırsatlar ve Tehditler, Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.

Keleş, R. (2019). Yerinden Yönetim ve Siyaset, İstanbul: Cem Yayınları.

Keleş, R. (2020). Yerinden Yönetim: Fransa, İspanya ve İtalya'da, Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.

Keleş, R. ve Mengi, A. (2018). Avrupa Birliği'nin Bölge Politikaları, İstanbul: Cem Yayınevi.

Öktem, M. K. ve Ömürgönülşen, U. (2007). Avrupa Birliği'ne Üyelik Sürecinde Türk Kamu Yönetimi. Ankara: İmaj Yayınevi.

Özer, M. A. (2006). Avrupa Birliği Yolunda Türk Kamu Yönetimi. Ankara: Platin Yayınları.

SadioÄŸlu, U. (2018). Türkiye ve Almanya'da YaÅŸanan Yerel Yönetimler Reformunun KarşılaÅŸtırılması: Yeni Bir Model Önerisi, Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction: Definition, Scope and Rules of the Course
Week 2Fundamental Concepts: ?local government/administration, decentralization, devolution, localization, local self-government, autonomy, subsidiarite, local governance, multilevel governance European Union, European Administrative Space, European local government
Week 3Evolution of Local Government through ages and historical background of the local governments in Europe
Week 4Theoretical Framework and New Approaches for Local Governments
Week 5Main Traditions of Local Governments in Europe
Week 6Presentations
Week 7European administrative space and local governments
Week 8Local Governments in EU Founding Treaties
Week 9Local Governments in EU Founding Treaties and other regulations, EU Accession Process, Fundamental Conventions
Week 10Case Study 1: Decentralisation and Devolution in the United Kingdom
Week 11Case Study 2: Regionalism Discussion in France
Week 12Case Study 3: Administrative Federalism in Germany
Week 13Case Study 4: The Omni-present state in Sweden
Week 14Administrative Reform and Local Governments in Turkey and Future of Decentralization Policies in Europe and Turkey
Week 15Administrative Reform and Local Governments in Turkey and Future of Decentralization Policies in Europe and Turkey
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation125
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1660
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1219228
Presentation / Seminar Preparation11010
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)11010
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload2952300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. To acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of specialization. To understand the interactions with other disciplines and analyze social structure and dynamics.     X
2. To develop skills for doing and planning research, and analyzing/evaluating data in the field of specialization. To find solutions to the problems faced during the research process.    X 
3. To contribute to related literature by conducting a research independently or as a member of a research team. To do leadership and to have a vision.    X 
4. To follow the scientific literature in the field of specialization. To evaluate the data by critical thinking and to be committed to lifelong learning.    X 
5. To communicate effectively in oral and written base. To master a foreign language and to use computer and information technology effectively in the field of specialization. To share knowledge at scientific platforms with this oral and written communication skill.    X 
6. To feel social responsibility. To have a capacity and awareness to contribute to the society.    X 
7. To appreciate social, cultural, scientific, and ethical values while conducting studies in the field of specialization. To contribute to the solution of problems faced in this process in the work life.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest