EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LAW3004 | International Maritime Law and Sustainability | Spring | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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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. ERTAN DEMİRKAPI |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor İLKER KADRİ BAŞARAN Prof. Dr. AYŞE NUHOĞLU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | yok |
Course Objectives: | It is to understand and analyse the United Nation's 2030 marine sustainability goals under the context of International Maritime Law and global warming. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Learn about the United Nation's 2030 marine sustaibanility goals, 2) Learn about the international maritime and environmental law principles, 3) Learn about the Blue Economy, 4) Learn about the Polar Regions, particularly the Arctic Ocean and its economic, legal and political structure. 5) Learn about the international organisations mandated with the power to regulate international marine affairs, 6) Learn about the definition of Global warming and Climate Change and their possible consequences and legal implications, 7) Learn about the energy investments, alternative energy sources and green finance concept 8) Learn how to effectively use english to present their ideas and communicate in the context of this class |
Starting from global warming and Arctic marine governance, it is to establish what are the legal tools that are used to protect the oceans (biodiversity and ecosystem services) and meet the UN 2030 sustainable development goas. In this context, we will review the powers given to the coastal states, international organizations, and regional bodies to govern the oceans that are being increasingly exploited by the multiple stakeholders, such as shipping and energy companies. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the Sustainable Marine Environment concept under the UN's 2030 Goals. | |
2) | Definition of Climate Change and Global Warming, | |
3) | The Arctic Ocean and Change, | |
4) | Comparing the Polar Regions (The Arctic and Antarctic), | |
5) | Blue Economy in the Arctic (shipping/ fishing/ drilling/ tourism), | |
6) | Arctic Marine Governance Model (Compared with the East Med.), | |
7) | Sustainable Shipping and the Polar Code, | |
8) | Who Owns the Arctic Ocean? (Continental Shelf Claims, Delimitation and Disputes in the region), | |
9) | Energy Resources in the Region and Renewables Alternatives, | |
10) | Green Finans and sustaibable investment, | |
11) | Sea level rise and the legal consequences, | |
12) | Plastic waste and protection of the marine environment, | |
13) | High Seas and Biodiversity Convention, | |
14) | "Marine Spacial Planning" as an innovative protection model. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notlarını kendim hazırlıyorum. Norvec Kutup Araştırmaları Enstitüsü ile Arktik araştırmaları yapıyor ve bolgeyi periyodik olarak ziyaret ediyorum. 2023 yılına kadar Norveçliler ile Svalbard adasında bilimsel arastirmalar yapacağım, tecrübelerimi öğrencilere aktaracağım. I will prepare the class notes. I work closely with the Norwegian Polar Institute. I will continue working with them as I have an agreement to join their research activities in the Arctic (Svalbard) untill 2023. Therefore, I will be sharing my experience gained throught this international collobaration with the class. |
References: | Kendi makalelerim ile birlikte elimdeki sayısız kitap ve uluslararası bilimsel yayın. My own articles. And the countless books and scientific articles I have in my personal library. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 5 | 65 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 95 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |