OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

EUR4331

Ders İsmi:

External Relations of EU

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Non-Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. 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 firstly the evolution process of Common Foreign and Security Policy and European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP). The enlargement policy of the EU and European Neighbourhood Policy will be evaluated. In addition to these, the relations of the EU with the USA, Russia, China, and North Africa will be evaluated.
Course Content:	In this course historical background of Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) of the EU, Common European Security and Defence Policy (CESDP) are analysed. It also focuses on EU Enlargement Policy, European Neighbourhood Policy, the EU’s relations with the USA, Russia, China and its policies in the Mediterranean and several regions of the world are discussed.

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 students
2)	Historical background of European Foreign and Security Policy	Karen Smith, EU Foreign Policy in a Changing World, Polity Press, 2006, pp.1-24. *EU Common Security and Defence Policy in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVdz0vDOKuc
3)	Historical background of Common European Security and Defence Policy	Ian Bache, et.al., Politics in the EU, Oxford University Press, 2011. European Defense Agency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxtHRW4IgnQ EU Global Strategy- Federica Mogherini https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuq-aWfC7PQ * EU Global Strategy- Federica Mogherini https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S7CFIdb8_w *EU Global Strategy (why it matters for EU citizens) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcHHI9KHSXk
4)	Historical background of Common European Security and Defence Policy	Ian Bache, et.al., Politics in the EU, Oxford University Press, 2011. 3 Key questions on European Defense https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj385Rq_66I Nathalie Tocci, EU Global Strategy (42.03 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deHcKj04pyk
5)	The EU as a ‘Normative Power’	Thomas Diez and Michelle Pace, “Normative Power Europe and Conflict Transformation”, in Richard G. Whitman, Normative Power Europe: Empirical and Theoretical Perspectives, New York, Palgrave Pub., 2011. Ian Manners, “The EU’s Normative Power: Critical Perspectives and Perspectives on the Critical”, in Richard G. Whitman, Normative Power Europe: Empirical and Theoretical Perspectives, New York, Palgrave Pub., 2011.
6)	The EU Enlargement Policy and the Western Balkans	Milada Anna Vachudova, “EU Leverage and National Interests in the Balkans: The Puzzles of Enlargement Ten Years On”, Journal of Common Market Studies, Vol.52, No.1, 2014. Pierre Mirel, “In support of a new Approach with the Western Balkans: Staged Accession with a Consolidation Phase”, Robert Schuman Foundation, 2022. * Western Balkans enlargement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjaLz22rxAc * Eastern Mediterranean Crisis France 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2lGiAkZq_M Turkey Greece gas dispute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi62MocrCSU Commission President speech on Turkey-EU Relations October 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVwWc7Xh7DI
7)	EU and the USA Relations	Andrew Gamble, “The US and the EU: The End of Hegemony?”, in Andrew Gamble and David Lane (eds.), The EU and World Politics, New York, Palgrave Pub., 2009. *ESDP and Transatlantic Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lm-4Fg_N34
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	EU and Russia Relations	David Lane, “Russia’s Transition to Capitalism: The Rise of a World Power?”, in Andrew Gamble and David Lane (eds.), The EU and World Politics, New York, Palgrave Pub., 2009. Nitoiu, Christian, “Still Entrenched in the Conflict/Cooperation Dichotomy? EU-Russia Relations and the Ukraine Crisis”, European Politics and Society, Vol18, Issue 2, 2017. Russia`s support for European populist radical right https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of9hKnf3Obs EU Russia Sanctions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAvNgzHAIqw *EU-Russia relations and energy security https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji7FpvsdZRk
10)	EU and China Relations	Martin Jacques, “ The Implications of the Rise of China”, in Andrew Gamble and David Lane (eds.), The EU and World Politics, New York, Palgrave Pub., 2009. Patricia Kim, “China’s Choices and the Fate of the Post-Post Cold War Era”, Brookings, March 2022. EU-China Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjFHf682NFY EU-China Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_dceHZLZDM * China`s influence in Europe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cV3OZGovWk
11)	European Neighbourhood Policy	Julia Langbein, “EU Governance towards the Eastern Neighbourhood: Transcending or Redrawing Europe’s East-West Divide?”, Journal of Common Market Studies, Vol.52, No.1, 2014. *Eastern partnership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Ok8QTCRTU
12)	The EU’s International Identity	Karen Smith, EU Foreign Policy in a Changing World, Polity Press, 2006, pp.195-204. Montserrat Guibernau, “Towards a European Identity?”, in Andrew Gamble and David Lane (eds.), The EU and World Politics, New York, Palgrave Pub., 2009. Gjovalin Macaj and Kalypso Nicolaidis, “Beyond one Voice? Global Europe’s Engagement with its Own Diversity”, Journal of European Public Policy, Vol.21, No.7, 2014.
13)	The Role of Russia-Ukraine War on the ESDP, EU Global Strategy, Strategic Compass	SATUÉ DE CÓRDOVA, Angel. The “Strategic Compass” of the European Union's defence. Common understanding and strategic negotiation. Opinion Paper. IEEE 47/2021. http://www.ieee.es/Galerias/fichero/docs_opinion/2021/DIEEEO47_2021_ANGSAT_Ori entacion_ENG.pdf Steven Blockmans (Ed.), “A Transformational Moment?: The EU’s Response to Russia’s War in Ukraine”, CEPS, 2022, https://www.ceps.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/A-transformational-moment_The-EUs-response-to-Russias-war-in-Ukraine.pdf
14)	Evaluation of all the semester. 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. The related articles or book chapters related with the topic of that week are mentioned in the weekly programme.
References:	Youtube videos on related subjects.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
2) The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
3) The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies.
4) The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
5) The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
6) The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires.
7) The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
8) The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
9) The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
2)	The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
3)	The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies.
4)	The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
5)	The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
6)	The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires.
7)	The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
8)	The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
9)	The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.

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	123
Presentations / Seminar	1	9
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		175