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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POL4015 Special Topics in International Affairs Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. SELCEN ÖNER
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. SELCEN ÖNER
Recommended Optional Program Components: Norris, Pippa and Ronald Inglehart. Cultural Backlash: Trump, Brexit and Authoritarian Populism. Cambridge University Press, 2019.
Course Objectives: This course is designed to analyse and discuss several crucial issues in global affairs including migration and asylum policies, particularly the migration crisis, securitization of migration in European politics and at global level, the rise of populism, nationalism and far right, and the challenges for liberal democracy, 2024 European and French elections, climate change and climate policies, Green Deal in the EU, digitalization and AI and its influence in global politics, gender equality, and gender policies, Russia-Ukraine war and its impacts, and the role of BRICS, the elections in the USA and its impacts on global politics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Assess the current issues in European politics and global politics
2. Evaluate migration crisis and the global migration issues and challenges
3. Explain climate change and the global climate policies and the Green Deal of the EU.
4. Analyse digitalization, cyber security, the role of AI and regularization of AI and AI Act of EU.
5. Discuss Russia-Ukraine War and its impacts in the region and at global level.
6. Discuss the role of BRICS and the challenges of rise of China.
7. To be able to interpret the possible impacts of the results of the elections in the USA in 2024.

Course Content

Developments in international relations in the 21st century, migration, far right, climate change, gender, artificial intelligence will be analysed.

Teaching methods of the course: Lecture, individual work, group work, invitation of guests/experts, reading, case study, discussion, technology assisted learning, project preparation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) Migration issues at global level, Migration crisis World migration report 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg9XQbLr8VM&list=PLPbTEMLeBi2mHqeHobxEcW4WUCnxXluoD&index=16 Antoine Pecoud & Helene Thiollet, “Ch1 Introduction: The Institutions of Global Migration Governance”, Elgaronline, 2023. Öner, S., “Turkey as a Strategic Partner of the EU during the Refugee Crisis: The Challenges and Prospects”, Timofey Agarin and Nevena Nancheva (Eds.), A European Crisis: Perspectives on Refugees, Solidarity and Europe, Stuttgart: ibidem-Verlag Pub., 2018. *Europe`s migrant crisis Wall Street Journal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12FT7cOLaZ4 * Europe`s Migrant Crisis-Five Years on-Deutsche Welle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKjE6hKaLsI
3) Securitization of migration Externalization of Migration Management in the EU Öner, S. and Mattia Cirino, “Externalisation of EU Borders through Cooperation with Libya: Italy as a Gateway to the European Dream”, International Journal of Euro-Mediterranean Studies, Vol.14. No2.,2021. Öner, S. and Mattia Cirino, “The Perceptions of Political and Civil Society Actors on Securitisation of Sea Rescue NGOs in the Mediterranean: The Case of Italy”, The Journal of North African Studies, October 2021, https://doi.org/10.1080/13629387.2021.1989586.
4) Rise of populism , Nationalism , and Far-right in global politics Cas Mudde, “The Populist Zeitgeist”, Government and Opposition, 2004. Cas Mudde, “The Study of Populist Radical Right Parties: Towards a Fourth Wave”, Center for Research on Extremism, 2016.
5) Rise of populism , Nationalism, and Far-right in European politics, 2024 European and French Elections Öner, S., “Europe of Populist Radical Right and the Case of Lega of Salvini: Pioneer of a Parochial Europe?”, Buhari, Didem, vd. (Der.), Transforming Europe through Crises: Thin, Thick, Parochial and Global Dynamics, Routledge Pub., 2022. EPC Report, “2024 EU Election Results: Limited Change, Great Challenges”, https://www.epc.eu/content/Elections_Round-up_v3.pdf”
6) Russia- Ukraine War and its impacts on energy politics, foreign security and defence policy Nadiia Koval and Milada Anna Vachudova, “EU Enlargement and Geopolitical Power in the Face of War”, Journal of Common Market Studies 2024.
7) American Elections 2024 Carmody Padraig & Paul Ciccantell, “The 2024 Presidential Election in the US: Potential Impacts on Global Politics and Economics”,https://www.cesifo.org/DocDL/econpol-forum-2024-5-carmody-ciccantell-us-election.pdf Blanchar & Norris, “Trump, Twitter and Truth Judgments: The Effects of ‘Disputed Tags and Political Knowledge on the Judged Truthfulne of ss of Election Misinformation”, Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review, 2024.
8) Midterm Exam
9) Climate Policies and Green Deal Dupont, et al., “Three Decades of EU Climate Policy: Racing Toward Climate Neutrality?”, 2023, Wiley. Kluza, et al., “Climate Policy Development and Implementation from the Sustainable Development Goals Perspective: Evidence from the EU Countries”,, Energy Strategy Reviews, Vol 52, March 2024.
10) Rise of China in global politics and economy and its impacts and the role of BRICS Anthony Cordesman, “China’s Emergence as a Superpower”, https://www.csis.org/analysis/chinas-emergence-superpower, 2023. Yusuf Can, “Turkey’s Balancing Act: Navigating NATO, BRICS and Other Global Partnerships”, Wilson Center, July 2024, https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/turkeys-balancing-act-navigating-nato-brics-and-other-global-partnerships
11) Populism in Latin America McCoy, J., “Latin America’s Polarization in Comparative Perspective”,Cambridge Unv. Press, 2024.
12) Gender equality Goryunova and Madson, “Ch1: The Current Status of Women Leaders Worldwide”, Elgaronline, 2024.
13) AI and Its Impacts In Global Affairs Roberts, et al., “Global AI Governance: Barriers and Pathways Forward”, International Affairs, Vol. 100, Issue 3, May 2024.
14) Overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Her hafta için makaleler ders içeriğinde belirtilmiştir.
References: Articles for each week are mentioned in the syllabus.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 14 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 8
Midterms 2 10
Final 3 21
Total Workload 162

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6) Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. 3
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.