IR363 INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

Course Code:3140363
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:International Relations
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. BAŞAK KALE LACK
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

This is an introductory course to the EU. This course aims to give an overall understanding on the fundamentals and the dynamics of institutions, policies and law of the European Union. The target audience for this course are the students who do not have prior knowledge on the functioning of the EU and who are not familiar with any of the social science disciplines. By the end of this course, the student is expected to gain an understanding of the functioning, policies and institutions of the EU. Overall, the course aims to give a general introduction to the institutions and policies of the European Union.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1To establish a firm basis of academic knowledge in the discipline of International Relations.
2To draw connections among different social sciences disciplines.
3To analyze social and international phenomenon in a holistic manner.
4To communicate in oral and written ways.
5To create original ideas through academic inquiry and research.
6To have social sensitivity and moral responsibilities.

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