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 : |
Prof. Dr. 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. |
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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 |
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To prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media |
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2) |
To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management |
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3) |
To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising |
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4) |
To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising |
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5) |
To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field. |
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6) |
To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective |
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7) |
To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising |
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8) |
To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising |
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