CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

EUR3411

Ders İsmi:

Turkey EU Relations

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall
Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Non-Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Hybrid

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

This course is designed to analyse historical background of Turkey-EU relations, important turning points such as Ankara Agreement, Customs Union Luxembourg Summit (1997) and Helsinki Summit (1999) when official candidate status was given to Turkey. In addition to these, the domestic and external factors such as Cyprus issue which have affected the evolution process of Turkey-EU relations are discussed. Europeanization process of Turkey especially after the Helsinki Summit, setbacks in the reform process, democratic backsliding in Turkey and transformation of Turkey-EU relations in recent years will be evaluated. In addition to these, other challenging issues that influence Turkey-EU relations, such as debates on European identity and rise of populism and radical right in European politics are discussed.

Course Content:

In this course historical background of Turkey-EU relations, important turning points, the effects of domestic and external factors such as Cyprus issue on Turkey-EU relations are analysed. The Europeanisation process of Turkey, democratic backsliding in Turkey and transformation of Turkey-EU relations after the migration crisis are analysed. The discussions on Europeanness of Turkey, and the influence of rise of populism and radical right in European politics on Turkey-EU relations are evaluated.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course and discussing the syllabus with the student.
2)	Historical background of Turkey-EU relations: Ankara Agreement	Faucompret, Eric and Jozef Konings, Turkish Accession to the EU, Routledge Pub., 2008. pp.20-25, 25-29. Öniş, Ziya, “An Awkward Partnership: Turkey’s Relations with the EU in Comparative Historical Perspective”, Journal of European Integration History, Vol.7, No.1, 2001. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgnXwrsMBUs History of EU History of EU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VCYHTGjr-U * How does the EU work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eufLQ3sew0
3)	Historical background of Turkey-EU relations	Atila Eralp, “The Role of Temporality and Interaction in the Turkey-EU Relationship”, New Perspectives on Turkey, No.40, 2009.
4)	Application of Turkey to EC for Membership	Faucompret, Eric and Jozef Konings, Turkish Accession to the EU, Routledge Pub., 2008. pp.29-31., pp.35-39, pp.151-170. Müftüler-Baç, Meltem, “The Never Ending Story: Turkey and the EU, Middle Eastern Studies, Vol. 34, No.4, 1998.
5)	Customs Union between Turkey and EU and Helsinki Summit (1999)	Müftüler-Baç, Meltem & Lauren McLaren, “Enlargement Preferences and Policy Making in the EU: Impacts on Turkey”, European Integration , Vol. 25, 2003.
6)	Turkey’s Accession Negotiations with the EU	Öniş, Ziya, “Domestic Politics, International Norms and Challenges to the State: Turkey-EU Relations in the Post-Helsinki Era”, Turkish Studies, Vol.4, 2003. Müftüler Baç, M., “Turkey’s Accession Negotiations with the EU: The Long Path Ahead”, in Müftüler-Baç, Meltem and Yannis A. Stivachtis, Turkey-EU Relations, Plymouth: Lexington Pub., 2008. pp.115-131. Güney, Aylin, “Turkey and the ‘New Europe’: Challenges and Opportunities during the Accession Negotiations”, in Müftüler-Baç, Meltem and Yannis A. Stivachtis, Turkey-EU Relations, Plymouth: Lexington Pub., 2008.
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Europeanization process of Turkey	Diez, Thomas, et.al., “Turkey, Europeanization and Civil Society, South European Society and Politics, Vol. 10, No.1, April 2005. Tocci, Nathalie, “Europeanization in Turkey: Trigger or Anchor for Reform?”, South European Society and Politics, Vol.10, No.1, April 2005. Öner, Selcen, “Europeanisation of Civil Society in Turkey during the Accession Process to the European Union” in Çiğdem Nas and Yonca Özer (eds.), Turkey and the European Union:Processes of Europeanisation, Surrey England: Ashgate Pub., 2012.
9)	Turkey-EU Relations and Cyprus issue	Sözen, Ahmet, “The Cyprus Question in Turkey-EU Relations”, in Lucie Tunkrova and Pavel Saradin, The Politics of EU Accession: Turkish Challenges and Central European Experiences, London: Routledge Pub., 2010.
10)	The Role of Germany in Turkey-EU Relations	Öner, S., “Influential Internal and External Factors in German Policy Towards Turkey’s EU Membership: More than ‘Privileged Partnership” less than Full Membership?”, Eastern Journal of European Studies, Vol.5. Issue 2, December 2014 * Euronews Turkey-EU Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__0VVaDT_hk *EU-Turkey Association Council Highlights March 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0rl_7fX6HE
11)	Backsliding in Democracy and the Reform Process in Turkey	Münevver Cebeci, “De-Europeanisation or Counter-Conduct? Turkey’s Democratisation and the EU”, in Alper Kaliber and Senem Aydın Düzgit , Is Turkey de-Europeanising?: Encounters with Europe in a Candidate Country, Palgrave Pub., 2017. Beken Saatçioğlu, “De-Europeanisation in Turkey: The Case of the Rule of Law “in Alper Kaliber and Senem Aydın Düzgit , Is Turkey de-Europeanising?: Encounters with Europe in a Candidate Country, Palgrave Pub., 2017. Gözde Yılmaz, “Europeanisation or De-Europeanisation? Media Freedom in Turkey (1999–2015)” in Alper Kaliber and Senem Aydın Düzgit , Is Turkey de-Europeanising?: Encounters with Europe in a Candidate Country, Palgrave Pub., 2017.
12)	Turkey and European Identity	Öner, S. “An Analysis of European Identity within the Framework of the EU: The Case of Turkey’s Membership”. In Christian Johannes Henrich and Wolfgang Gieler (eds.), Türkisches Europa-Europaische Türkei. Türken in Europa, turkisch-europaische Identitaten und turkische Politikbereiche vor dem Hintergrund der Beitrittsverhandlungen mit der Europaischen Union. Bonn: Scientia Bonnensis Pub., 2008. *Commission President speech on Turkey-EU Relations October 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVwWc7Xh7DI
13)	Rise of Populism Radical Right in European Politics and Its Influence on Turkey-EU Relations	Öner, S. and M. G. Özerim, “What Makes Turkey and Turkish Immigrants a Cultural Polarization Issue in Europe?: Evidences from the European Populist Politics”, in C. Norocel et al. (Eds.), Hope and Nostalgia at the Intersection between Culture and Welfare, New York: Springer, 2020.
14)	General evaluation of the course and presentation of students.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library. Ebru Turhan (Der.), EU-Turkey Relations: Theories, Institutions and Policies, Palgrave Pub. , 2021.
References:	Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library. Ebru Turhan (Der.), EU-Turkey Relations: Theories, Institutions and Policies, Palgrave Pub. , 2021.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	13	% 15
Presentation	1	% 25
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	107.5
Presentations / Seminar	1	0.5
Midterms	1	1.5
Final	1	1.5
Total Workload		150