| Language of instruction: |
English |
| Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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| Mode of Delivery: |
Hybrid
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| Course Coordinator : |
Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
| Course Objectives: |
Objective of this course is to provide theoretical basis, rules, and aspects of regional policy and regional development in EU countries. The course will get students familiar with the idea of Euro-pean Union regional policy and its evolution, institutions, mechanism, and financing. Essential part of the course will be focusing on contemporary problems of EU regional policy, regional development in selected countries, differences and priorities. The course will particularly analyze regional development processes and offer students a variety of ‘good practices’. Case study analysis will be an important component of the course. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction |
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| 2) |
Historical Evolution of European Integration |
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| 3) |
Institutions of the EU and the management of the EU budget |
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| 4) |
The EU regional policy: An Overview |
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| 5) |
Common Agricultural Policy and the emergence of rural development paradigm |
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| 6) |
Emergence of rural development paradigm and NUTS methodology |
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| 7) |
Implementation of the EU Regional Policy: Types of funds |
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| 8) |
Mind-mapping presentations |
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| 9) |
Midterm |
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| 10) |
Impact of Economic Crisis on European Regions and Future Challenges |
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| 11) |
Enlargement and Regional Development in Central and Eastern European Countries |
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| 12) |
Case Studies: Mezzogiorno (Italy) and Catalonia (Spain) |
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| 13) |
Student Presentations (Pecha Kucha) |
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| 14) |
General Evaluation |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Being able to identify problems and ask right questions |
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| 2) |
Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude |
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| 3) |
Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail |
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| 4) |
Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education |
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| 5) |
Applying theoretical concepts in project planning |
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| 6) |
Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork |
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| 7) |
Increasing efficiency rate in business environment |
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| 8) |
Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty |
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| 9) |
Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business |
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| 10) |
Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding |
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| 11) |
Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology |
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| 12) |
Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life |
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| 13) |
Possessing managing skills and competence |
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| 14) |
Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations |
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| 15) |
Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment |
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