EUR4442 Regional Policy and Rural DevelopmentBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs CARTOON AND ANIMATIONGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
EUR4442 Regional Policy and Rural Development Fall 3 0 3 7
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
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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;

1. Understand the EU regional policy rules and basis
2. Obtain knowledge of regional policy instruments
3. Acquire the ability to indicate factors of regional development
4. Develop skills to compare and value conducted regional policy and its effects in selected countries.
5. Possess knowledge of how to apply integration theories to empirical studies of European integration.

Course Content

This senior year course on Regional Policy and Rural Development introduces students to the fundamentals of regional development by giving a thorough analysis on the historical evolution of regions and regionalization in the European Union. The focus of the course is the EU Regional Policy, its instruments and how Turkey adapts to this policy.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Historical Evolution of European Integration
3) Institutions of the EU and the management of the EU budget
4) The EU regional policy: An Overview
5) Common Agricultural Policy and the emergence of rural development paradigm
6) Emergence of rural development paradigm and NUTS methodology
7) Implementation of the EU Regional Policy: Types of funds
8) Mind-mapping presentations
9) Midterm
10) Impact of Economic Crisis on European Regions and Future Challenges
11) Enlargement and Regional Development in Central and Eastern European Countries
12) Case Studies: Mezzogiorno (Italy) and Catalonia (Spain)
13) Student Presentations (Pecha Kucha)
14) General Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library.
The related articles or book chapters related with the topic of that week are mentioned in the weekly programme.


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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 2 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 109
Presentations / Seminar 2 20
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 172

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 have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2) To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3) Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4) Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5) To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6) To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7) To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8) To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9) To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages ​​and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10) To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11) Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12) To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values ​​and universal values ​​in the field of cartoon and animation.