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  Course Description
Course Name : EU law

Course Code : HKS318

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. A. ASLIBİLGİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : gains a better understanding of legal concepts through a case-based approach.
familiarises the students with the basic principles of institutional and substantive law of the EU.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims at providing an introduction to the institutional and substantive law of the European Union. It concentrates on sui generis features of the European Union, its institutions, single market and free movement.

Course Contents : EU law examines the history of the European union, sources of the EU law, main principles of the EU and the institutional structure of the EU.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The Historical development of European Integration Reading Lecture, discussion
2 Enlargement of European Integration Deepening of european integration Reading Lecture, discussion
3 Sources of EU Law Reading Lecture, discussion
4 Relationship between EU Law and National Law Reading Lecture, discussion
5 Direct effect and supremacy principles Reading Lecture, discussion
6 The protection of human rights in the EU Reading Lecture, discussion
7 The Institutional Structure of the EU Reading Lecture, discussion
8 Mid-term exam
9 The Decision Making process in the EU Reading Lecture, discussion
10 The European Council Reading Lecture, discussion
11 The Council of Ministers of the EU Reading Lecture, discussion
12 European Commission Reading Lecture, discussion
13 The European Parliament Reading Lecture, discussion
14 The European Court of Justice Reading Lecture, discussion
15 European Court of Auditiors European Central Bank Reading Lecture, discussion
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 5
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 2
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 3
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 3
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 5
6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 5
7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 4
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 5
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 5
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 5
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 5
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 5
13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 0
14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 5
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 5
16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 5
17 Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 76
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04
ECTS Credit: 3