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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
EUR2325 | Institutions of EU | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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 Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The main aim of this course is to make a brief introduction to the institutions of the European Union and make the students familiar with their organisation, methods and functions. At the end of the course the students will have an overview of the functioning of the European Union policies, politics involved and relations between the institutions. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Gain an understanding of how integration changed Europe. 2. Gain a knowledge and understanding of different institutions in EU 3. Possess a robust understanding of the decision-making structures at the EU level. 4. Comment on the power dynamics among the EU member states. 5. Grasp working method of EU institutions. |
This course aims at introducing students the key players in the EU decision-making and how the EU laws are made. It introduces the main institutions of the EU, the issues of membership and representation in these institutions. It will instruct students key players such as European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU, Court of Justice and advisory institutions such as Committee of Regions and European Economic and Social Commmittee. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction of the Syllabus and mind mapping technique | Course Schedule, Review and Expectations |
2) | History of European Integration | Itsleargning |
3) | Grand Theories of European Integration: Supranationalism and Intergovernmentalism | Sources on itslearning |
4) | Institutions and Actors: European Commission | Sources on Itslearning (Cini, p.42-59, in Warleigh, Cini et al., Chapter 8) |
5) | Institutions and Actors: The Council of the European Union | Sources on Itslearning (Sherington, p. 25-39, in Warleigh, Cini et al., Chapter 9) |
6) | Institutions and Actors: The European Parliament | Sources on Itslearning (Burns, p. 62-79, in Warleigh, Cini et al., Chapter 10) |
7) | Institutions and Actors: The Courts of the European Union (ECJ and the Court of First Instance) | Sources on Itslearning (Hunt, p.103-120, in Warleigh) |
8) | Institutions and Actors: The Courts of the European Union (The Court of Auditors and the EU Ombudsman) | Sources on Itslearning (Giddings et al., 123-160 in Warleigh) |
9) | Mid-Term Exam | |
10) | Institutions and Actors: Interest Groups and the European Union | Sources on Itslearning (Cini et al., Chapter 12) |
11) | The European Central Bank | Sources on Itslearning (Howart, p. 82-98, in Warleigh) |
12) | Advisory Bodies: The Economic and Social Committee | Sources on Itslearning (Alex Warleight, p. 163-175 in Warleigh) |
13) | Advisory Bodies: The Committee of the Regions | Sources on Itslearning (Alex Warleight, p. 177-189 in Warleigh) |
14) | Mind-Mapping Presentations and submission of Assignment 2: Second Mind-Map |
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. ----- Haftalık ders okumalarının tamamı, dönem başında ItsLearning’e yüklenir. Ders izlencesinde yer alan tüm kitap bölümleri ve makalelere BAU Kütüphanesi’nden de erişilebilir. PowerPoint dosyaları, hafta bazında ve işlenen ders sonrasında ItsLearning’e yüklenir. |
References: | Articles in Course Package --- İşlenen konularla ilgili Youtube videoları. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 30 |
Presentation | 1 | % 0 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 11 | 33 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 62 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 6 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 |
Total Workload | 105 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |