POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
EUR3321 | EU Law | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. CEREN ZEYNEP PİRİM Assoc. Prof. SEMİHA ÖZGÜR ÜNAL ERİŞ Instructor ABDÜLKADİR KAYA |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The overall aim of the course is for the students to attain basic knowledge of the EU legal system. Firstly, the students will be introduced to the historical background of the EU and its institutional structure as well as a cursory overview of the common market. The character of sources of Union law and the legislative process are thereafter will be elaborated. Furthermore, the relationship between the legal system of the EU and those of the Member States will be the main focus of the course. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Evaluate if /how the co-decision procedure enhanced a more democratic environment within the EU. 2. Differentiate between levels of legislation (primary legislation vs. secondary legislation) in terms of their effects. 3. Analyze the case law via the relevant Treaty Articles. 4. Demonstrate the significance and effect of regulations and directives in different member states. 5. Explain the extent and limits of the powers of the European Union, including central principles and the role of EU courts. |
The Development of European Integration; The Role of the Commission; The Role of the Council; The Role of the European Parliament; The EU Legislation; Court of Justice; Actions Against Member States; Judicial Review of EU Acts. Preliminary Rulings; Direct Effect of Community Law; Supremacy of EU Law; “Cassis de Dijon” and the Development of Free Movement Rules. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | The Development of European Integration. | |
2) | The Role of the Commission. | |
3) | The Role of the Council. | |
4) | The Role of the European Parliament. | |
5) | EU Legislation | |
6) | Court of Justice | |
7) | Actions Against Member States | |
8) | Judicial Review of EU Acts. | |
9) | Preliminary Rulings. | |
10) | Direct Effect of Community Law | |
11) | Supremacy of EU Law | |
12) | “Cassis de Dijon” and the Development of Free Movement Rules | |
13) | EU Law- various subjects | |
14) | EU law - various subjects |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Required Reading: PaulCraig and Grainne De Burca, “EU Law”, Oxford University Press, 3rd ed., 2003 (ISBN: 9780199279435) Recommended Readings: Trevor C. Hartley , “The Foundations of European Union Law : an Introduction to the Constitutional and Administrative Law of the European Union”, Oxford University Press, 7th ed., 2010 (ISBN: 0199566755) Nigel Foster, “EC Legislation”, Oxford University Press, 16th ed., 2009 (ISBN: 0199283109) Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics. Apart from the main textbooks, essential readings or articles, when there is relevance, will be distributed in advance of the topics. |
References: | Supplemental readings and other media will be assigned on a weekly basis, and can be found via ItsLearning. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 80 |
Midterms | 1 | 1.5 |
Final | 1 | 1.5 |
Total Workload | 125 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. | 5 |
2) | Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. | 2 |
3) | Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. | |
4) | Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. | 3 |
5) | Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. | 3 |
6) | Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. | 3 |
7) | Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. | 2 |
8) | Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. | 5 |
9) | Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. | 3 |
10) | Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. | 4 |
11) | Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. | 4 |
12) | Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. | 2 |