| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union and Health Policy | SSG525 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Presentation and Verbal Communication |
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| Goals | The aim of this course is to understand the phenomenon of the European Union and the social, economic, and cultural factors that have influenced its emergence. The course objectives include examining the historical developments leading to the formation of the Union, comprehending the EU's common acquis, understanding the EU institutions, and their functioning. Additionally, students taking this course are expected to gain knowledge about the EU's common social policies and health practices, as well as identifying the similarities and differences between these and the health policies implemented in Turkey. |
| Course Content | This course examines the healthcare practices within the framework of the European Union's historical development, institutional structure, and common policies. It explores the EU's social policies and healthcare systems, comparing them with Turkey's health policies. The course focuses on the impact of EU legislation on the healthcare sector, the harmonization and differences in health policies among member states, and Turkey's position in the adaptation process. The aim is to equip students with the ability to analyze EU and Turkish health policies and evaluate current developments in this field. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
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| 1. Week | Introduction to European Union and Health Course | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | The Historical Development of the European Union – Pre- and Post-World War I Period | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | The Historical Development of the European Union – Communities and Treaties | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | The Fundamental Institutions of the European Union, Their Functions, and Operating Mechanisms | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
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| 6. Week | European Union Social Policies | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | European Union Health Policies | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
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| 9. Week | Turkey-European Union Relations – Historical, Social, and Cultural Dimensions | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Turkey-European Union Relations – Economic and Political Dimensions | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Comparison of the Healthcare Systems of the United Kingdom and Turkey | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Comparison of the Healthcare Systems of the Germany and Turkey | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Comparison of the Healthcare Systems of France and Turkey | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Comparison of the Healthcare Systems of Australia and Turkey | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
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| Mossialos, E., Permanand, G., Baeten, R., & Hervey, T. K. (Eds.). (2010). Health systems governance in Europe: The role of European Union law and policy. Cambridge University Press. |
