EUR3211 Justice Freedom and Security in the EU IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs CARTOON AND ANIMATIONGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
EUR3211 Justice Freedom and Security in the EU I Spring 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: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SELCEN ÖNER
Assoc. Prof. SEMİHA ÖZGÜR ÜNAL ERİŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is designed to analyse historical background and development process of justice freedom and security policy in the EU, evolution process of its institutional framework and decision-making system particularly since the Maastricht Treaty (1993). In addition to these, Schengen rules, visa issues, immigration and asylum policy of the EU, the changes which were introduced by the Lisbon Treaty (2009) are evaluated. In addition to these, migration and asylum policy of Turkey, increasing collaboration between Turkey and the EU in the field of migration especially after the migration crisis and recent issues such as the refugee deal between Turkey and the EU (2016) and visa issues will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;

1. Assess historical background and institutional framework of justice freedom and security policy of the EU,
2. Evaluate external border controls in the EU and Schengen regulations,
3. Explain legal migration and irregular migration in the EU,
4. Analyse asylum policy in the EU,
5. Discuss Turkey-EU collaboration in the field of migration and asylum policy.

Course Content

In this course historical background of justice, freedom and security policy, visa issues, Schengen rules, legal migration and asylum policy are analysed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the course.
2) Historical background and institutional framework of Justice Freedom and Security Policy in the EU. Bache, Ian; Stephen George, Simon Bulmer, Politics in the European Union, Oxford University Press, 2011.pp.466-487. UNHCR refugee statistics *http://www.unhcr.org/figures-at-a-glance.html *How the Schengen Area was Created https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPNLgZ8RMYI *History of the Schengen Area https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xffvPWmoWsQ *Schengen Treaty historical background-EPP group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UXjsajT_EU     
3) Historical background and institutional framework of Justice Freedom and Security Policy in the EU Bache, Ian; Stephen George, Simon Bulmer, Politics in the European Union, Oxford University Press, 2011, pp.466-487. *World migration IOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVvsKx7R73M
4) Legal Migration and Asylum Policy of the EU “Migration and Asylum”, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2013. *EURODAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1drxATimqGw *Migration from Libya to EU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92iEL6k5E6o
5) Legal Migration and Asylum Policy of the EU Erika Feller, “Asylum, Migration and Refugee Protection: Realities, Myths and the Promise of Things to Come”, 2006. *EUROPOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzh-hDyY1uA *Frontex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju0rI-yevP4
6) Schengen Regulations Elspeth Guild, et.al., “What is Happening to Schengen Borders?”, CEPS Paper in Liberty and Security in Europe, No. 86, December 2015. * Schengen Information System II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Hhy_enZmU *Schengen Information System II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pv4STLFiI8
7) Visa issues in the EU. Steve Peers, EU Justice and Home Affairs Law, Oxford Unv. Press, 2011.
8) Mid-term Above readings in the previous weeks
9) Asylum and Migration Policy in Turkey İçduygu, Ahmet, “Europe, Turkey and International Migration: An Uneasy Negotiation”, http://www.eui.eu/Documents/RSCAS/Research/MWG/201011/01-26-Icduygu.pdf, 2011.
10) Visa-free Travel for Turkish Citizens Seçil Paçacı Elitok, “ A Step Backward for Turkey?: The Readmission Agreement and the Hope of Visa Free Europe”, IPC Mercator Policy Brief, December 2015.     
11) EU ve The Refugee Crisis Sergio Carrera, et.al., “EU’s Response to the Refugee Crisis”, CEPS Essay, No.20/ 16 December 2015. *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 *Refugees in Europe- The Guardian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ooecJWPcAY *Dublin Regulation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqmRkhuMWU *EU`s new Migration Pact https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBeVdy7bU-M
12) Turkey and the EU Cooperation in the Field of Migration Benvenuti, Bianca, “The Migration Paradox and EU-Turkey Relations”, IAI Working Papers, 2017. *EU-Turkey refugee deal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE3XgedX-hs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U2bAFzATN0
13) Refugee Crisis and Turkey-EU Relations 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. Öner, Selcen, “The Influence of the Economic Crisis and Refugee Crisis on EU Politics: The Challenges and Prospects for Turkey-EU Relations”, Marmara Journal of European Studies, Vol. 24, No. 2, 2016.
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.
The articles or book chapters related with the topics of each week are mentioned in the weekly programme.

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Haftalık ders okumaları ItsLearning’e yüklenir. Ders izlencesinde yer alan tüm kitap bölümleri ve makalelere BAU Kütüphanesi’nden de erişilebilir.
Her hafta için ilgili kaynak programda belirtilmiştir.

References: Youtube videos on related subjects:
*World migration IOM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVvsKx7R73M
* Schengen Information System II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Hhy_enZmU
*Schengen Information System II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pv4STLFiI8
*EUROPOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzh-hDyY1uA
*Frontex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju0rI-yevP4
*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
*Refugees in Europe- The Guardian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ooecJWPcAY
*Dublin Regulation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqmRkhuMWU
*EURODAC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1drxATimqGw
*Migration from Libya to EU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92iEL6k5E6o
*EU-Turkey refugee deal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE3XgedX-hs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U2bAFzATN0
*EU`s new Migration Pact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBeVdy7bU-M

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 13 95
Presentations / Seminar 1 8
Midterms 1 1.5
Final 1 1.5
Total Workload 145

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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2) To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3) Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4) Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5) To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6) To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7) To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8) To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9) To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages ​​and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10) To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11) Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12) To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values ​​and universal values ​​in the field of cartoon and animation.