SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.