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. |
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 |
|
|
Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Management of Health Scşences field. |
3 |
2) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in management, to learn and implement related regulations and guides. |
3 |
3) |
To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
3 |
4) |
To identify the process of management functions (management and organization, public relations, human resources, cost accounting, marketing) in the Management of Health Sciences field. |
2 |
5) |
To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
2 |
6) |
To have skills for planning training programs and projects according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. |
2 |
7) |
To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. |
2 |
8) |
To be able to use effective communication skills; to take responsibility as a team member in collaboration with other professions. |
2 |
9) |
To have skills for research, planning and practice about health systems and health information systems field within national and international level. |
2 |
10) |
To be able to search for literature in health sciences and management and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. |
2 |
11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
2 |
12) |
To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. |
2 |