Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPEAN UNION LAW | HUK3251720 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program | Cuma 09:00-09:45 Cuma 10:00-10:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mehmet Akif POROY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Mehmet Akif POROY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To evaluate the basic institutions and legal structure of the European Union (EU) within the framework of acquis communautaire and European Court of Justice decisions. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The European integration process in historical perspective,The founding treaties of the European Union (EU),The Reform Treaty of Lisbon,The basic institutions of the EU and their functions,The other institutions of the EU,The sources of the EU Law,The key features of EU Law,Free movement of goods and services,Free movement of capital,The common foreign and security policy,The area of freedom, security and justice,EU-Turkey relations,The legal basis of Customs Union between the EU and Turkey,The membership negotiation process between the EU and Turkey. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Evaluate the European integration process and the sources of EU Law. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Explain the European integration process in historical perspective. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. Discuss the sources of EU Law and their impact on member states. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3. Explain the key features of EU Law. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. Analyse the structure and functions of the EU institutions. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Explain the structure and functions of the basic institutions of the EU within the framework of founding treaties. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. Explain the decision making process of EU institutions. | 14, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3. Evaluate the interrelations between the EU institutions. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Evaluates EU-Türkiye relations and establishes a cause and effect relationship. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1. Explain the historical and legal basis of the EU-Turkey relations. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. Analyse the legal basis of Customs Union between the EU and Turkey. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.3. Discuss the membership negotiation process between the EU and Turkey. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The European integration process in historical perspective | reading about the subject |
| 2 | The founding treaties of the European Union (EU) | reading about the subject |
| 3 | The Reform Treaty of Lisbon | reading about the subject |
| 4 | The basic institutions of the EU and their functions | reading about the subject and practical case investigation |
| 5 | The other institutions of the EU | reading about the subject |
| 6 | The sources of the EU Law | reading about the subject and practical case investigation |
| 7 | The key features of EU Law | reading about the subject |
| 8 | Free movement of goods and services | reading about the subject and review of the European Court of Justice decisions |
| 9 | Free movement of capital | reading about the subject |
| 10 | The common foreign and security policy | reading about the subject |
| 11 | The area of freedom, security and justice | reading about the subject |
| 12 | EU-Turkey relations | reading about the subject |
| 13 | The legal basis of Customs Union between the EU and Turkey | reading about the subject |
| 14 | The membership negotiation process between the EU and Turkey | reading about the subject |
| Resources |
| No single textbook will be followed. |
| Craig, Paul and Gráinne de Búrca, EU Law: Text, Cases, and Materials, Fifth Edition, New York, Oxford University Press, 2011. Enver Bozkurt, Mehmet Özcan ve Arif Köktaş, Avrupa Birliği Hukuku, 5. Bası, Asil Yayınevi, Ankara 2011. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education). | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility. | X | |||||
| 17 | 17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems. | X | |||||
| 18 | 18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic. | X | |||||
| 19 | 19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 20 | 20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Relative Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 34 | 34 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 105 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(105/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPEAN UNION LAW | HUK3251720 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program | Cuma 09:00-09:45 Cuma 10:00-10:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mehmet Akif POROY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Mehmet Akif POROY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To evaluate the basic institutions and legal structure of the European Union (EU) within the framework of acquis communautaire and European Court of Justice decisions. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The European integration process in historical perspective,The founding treaties of the European Union (EU),The Reform Treaty of Lisbon,The basic institutions of the EU and their functions,The other institutions of the EU,The sources of the EU Law,The key features of EU Law,Free movement of goods and services,Free movement of capital,The common foreign and security policy,The area of freedom, security and justice,EU-Turkey relations,The legal basis of Customs Union between the EU and Turkey,The membership negotiation process between the EU and Turkey. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Evaluate the European integration process and the sources of EU Law. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Explain the European integration process in historical perspective. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. Discuss the sources of EU Law and their impact on member states. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3. Explain the key features of EU Law. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. Analyse the structure and functions of the EU institutions. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Explain the structure and functions of the basic institutions of the EU within the framework of founding treaties. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. Explain the decision making process of EU institutions. | 14, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3. Evaluate the interrelations between the EU institutions. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Evaluates EU-Türkiye relations and establishes a cause and effect relationship. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1. Explain the historical and legal basis of the EU-Turkey relations. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. Analyse the legal basis of Customs Union between the EU and Turkey. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.3. Discuss the membership negotiation process between the EU and Turkey. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The European integration process in historical perspective | reading about the subject |
| 2 | The founding treaties of the European Union (EU) | reading about the subject |
| 3 | The Reform Treaty of Lisbon | reading about the subject |
| 4 | The basic institutions of the EU and their functions | reading about the subject and practical case investigation |
| 5 | The other institutions of the EU | reading about the subject |
| 6 | The sources of the EU Law | reading about the subject and practical case investigation |
| 7 | The key features of EU Law | reading about the subject |
| 8 | Free movement of goods and services | reading about the subject and review of the European Court of Justice decisions |
| 9 | Free movement of capital | reading about the subject |
| 10 | The common foreign and security policy | reading about the subject |
| 11 | The area of freedom, security and justice | reading about the subject |
| 12 | EU-Turkey relations | reading about the subject |
| 13 | The legal basis of Customs Union between the EU and Turkey | reading about the subject |
| 14 | The membership negotiation process between the EU and Turkey | reading about the subject |
| Resources |
| No single textbook will be followed. |
| Craig, Paul and Gráinne de Búrca, EU Law: Text, Cases, and Materials, Fifth Edition, New York, Oxford University Press, 2011. Enver Bozkurt, Mehmet Özcan ve Arif Köktaş, Avrupa Birliği Hukuku, 5. Bası, Asil Yayınevi, Ankara 2011. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education). | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility. | X | |||||
| 17 | 17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems. | X | |||||
| 18 | 18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic. | X | |||||
| 19 | 19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 20 | 20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Relative Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |