| EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| EUR4441 | EU Project Management | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to provide students with a practical knowledge on the EU grant programmes, features of specific EU policies, and how to prepare successful project proposals. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define the main features and objectives of specific EU policies for relevant grant programmes. 2. Identify EU grant programmes and find out specific grant opportunities for education and research purposes. 3. Follow relevant call for proposals from the right sources. 4. Use the guide for applications and all its annexes to develop proper projects. 5. Develop projects to be submitted for EU education programmes. 6. Formulate activity planning. 7. Prepare proper resource planning and project budget. |
| It introduces students how the EU grants function, as well as the implementing and monitoring project activities, budget, time schedules and work packages. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction of the Syllabus and Mind Mapping Technique | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 2) | Understanding the EU's approach to develop grant programmes | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 3) | EU Programmes for Education, Research and Innovation (Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020) | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 4) | Understanding the procedures for “call for proposals” “Guide for Applicants and Annexes” | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 5) | Introduction to Project Cycle Management and Logical Framework Approach | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 6) | Problem Analysis, Target Group and Stakeholder Analysis Formulating the Project Teams | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 7) | Mid-Term Exam | |
| 8) | Determining the project topics, preparing the problem analysis | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 9) | Formulating project general aim and specific aim, determining stakeholders | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 10) | Activity and Time Planning | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 11) | Dissemination and Monitoring | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 12) | Evaluation and Sustainability | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 13) | Resource Planning and Preparing Budget | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| 14) | Presentations of Final Projects | Kaynaklar Its Learning’te |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning at the beginning of the semester. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library. The PPT files will be shared on ItsLearning following each class ---- Haftalık ders okumalarının tamamı, dönem başında ItsLearning’e yüklenir. Ders izlencesinde yer alan tüm kitap bölümleri ve makalelere BAU Kütüphanesi’nden de erişilebilir. PowerPoint dosyaları, hafta bazında ve işlenen ders sonrasında ItsLearning’e yüklenir. |
| References: |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 12 | 36 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 71 |
| Project | 8 | 32 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 2 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 146 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 3 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 4 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 3 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 1 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 1 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 3 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 5 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |