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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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European Union Law I |
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| Course Code |
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HFS207 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree) |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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2 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. A. ASLIBİLGİN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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gains a better understanding of legal concepts through a case-based approach. familiarises the students with the basic principles of institutional law of the EU.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None. |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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This course aims at providing an introduction to the institutional law of the European Union. It concentrates on sui generis features of the European Union, sources of EU law, Treaty amendments and its institutions. |
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| Course Contents |
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EU law I examines the history of the European union, sources of the EU law, main principles of the EU and the institutional structure of the EU. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The Historical development of European Integration |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Enlargement of European Integration
Deepening of european integration |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Sources of EU Law |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Relationship between EU Law and National Law |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Direct effect and supremacy principles |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
The protection of human rights in the EU |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
The Institutional Structure of the EU |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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9 |
The Decision Making process in the EU |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
The European Council |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
The Council of Ministers of the EU |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
European Commission |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
The European Parliament |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
The European Court of Justice |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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15 |
European Court of Auditiors
European Central Bank |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. |
5 |
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2 |
Conducts scientific studies in the field. |
3 |
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3 |
Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares |
4 |
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4 |
Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. |
5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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7 |
Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods |
5 |
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8 |
Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms |
3 |
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9 |
Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. |
5 |
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10 |
Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. |
5 |
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11 |
Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. |
5 |
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12 |
Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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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 |
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15 |
Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity |
5 |
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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 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 62 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.48 |
| ECTS Credit: | 2 |
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