EUS503 INST.AND LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

Course Code:8330503
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:European Studies
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. GAMZE AŞÇIOĞLU ÖZ
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

The course aims at providing an introduction for the law and institutions of the European Union (EU). Since European Union is a unique institution based on its directly applicable rules which prevail the national laws of the Member States, the legal aspects of the European Union studies forms the core of the EU related courses as this would provide a sound basis for the students to understand the functioning, policies and the future of the European Union. This legal course shall comprise of certain discussions in matters such as the legal rules governing the composition and functioning of the organs, sources of the EU law and basic principles of EU law and the judicial review of the EU sources. Following institutional law of the EU, the legal basis of Turkey-EC relations, including but not limited to the Association Agreement and the customs union decision of the Association Council No 1/95 will also be covered in the discussions.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1Can take the lead in analyzing issues which necessitate an interdisciplinary approach; they are creative, independent and critical thinkers.
2Have advanced knowledge on Europe's economic, political, legal and social dynamics.
3Use their knowledge and abilities to understand the global problems and contribute to the solution of those problems.
4Can systematically evaluate and use new information/knowledge in their field.
5Recommend and generate policies for Turkey's multi-faceted relations with European countries.
6Have the ability to conceptualize, practice, make analysis of, synthesis and evaluate the knowledge that is acquired from divergent sources.
7Can defend their original views and effectively communicate on the selected topics within their fields.
8Have the ability to understand people from different cultures, religions and life styles, communicate and work in cooperation with them.

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