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SOCIOLOGY
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
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.

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. 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.