POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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
EUR4441 EU Project Management Fall 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
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.

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

It introduces students how the EU grants function, as well as the implementing and monitoring project activities, budget, time schedules and work packages.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: 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.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 36
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 13 71
Presentations / Seminar
Project 8 32
Homework Assignments 1 2
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission 1 3
Jury
Final
Total Workload 146

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) Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice.
2) Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies.
3) Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences.
4) Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments.
5) Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy.
6) Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member.
7) Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development.
8) Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies.
9) Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives.
10) Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments.
11) Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era.
12) Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics.