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MEDICINE
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
EUR3212 Justice Freedom and Security in the EU II Spring 3 0 3 7
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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
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to offer students the opportunity to familiarize and engage with the debates, theories and research around mobility, migration and asylum within the European Union. It also offers a deeper knowledge on the history and current state of affairs in these areas in the context of Turkey-EU relations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course:
I. Critically assess of the emergence and development of the EU Justice, Freedom and Security field;
II. Analyse the migration and asylum processes in the EU and the development of the common migration and asylum system;
III. Comprehend discussions on irregular migration towards the EU and the securitization of migration;
IV. Evaluate historical approaches in the context of Turkey and EU relations;
V. Discuss the current situation of migration movements towards Turkey and the EU, as well as the implications of these movements on political, social and economic relations.

Course Content

Emergence of the Area of Justice, Freedom and Security in the European Union, free movement of European citizens and Schengen, EU entry-exit system and borders, worker and student migration, European asylum system, politicization and securitization of migration, externalization of migration and relations with third countries, Turkey -Migration and asylum in the context of EU relations, Turkish citizens' right of movement in the EU, current status of EU-Turkey relations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Migration 101 S. Castles, de Haas, H., & Miller, M. J. (2014) The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World 5th (fifth) Edition, Chapter 1, p. 1-20.
3) European Union 101 & Area of Justice, Freedom and Security in the EU Marhold, H. (2016). The European “Area of Freedom, Security and Justice” : its evolution and three fundamental dilemmas. L'Europe en Formation, 3(3), 9-24. https://doi.org/10.3917/eufor.381.0009 Geddes, A., & Scholten, P. (2016). “Towards common European migration and asylum policies?” in The politics of migration and immigration in Europe. Sage. Huysmans, J. (2000). The European Union and the securitization of migration. JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies, 38(5), 751-777.
4) Free movement of European citizens and Schengen Guild, E., Brouwer, E., Groenendijk, K., & Carrera, S. (2015). What is happening to the Schengen borders?. CEPS Paper in liberty and security in Europe, 86. EUR-Lex, “The Schengen area and cooperation”, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=legissum%3Al33020
5) EU Entry/Exit System and the governance of external borders Hess, S., & Kasparek, B. (2017). Under control? Or border (as) conflict: Reflections on the European border regime. Social Inclusion, 5(3), 58-68. FRONTEX European Border and Coast Guard Agency: https://frontex.europa.eu/ Triandafyllidou, A., & Bartolini, L. (2020). Irregular Migration and Irregular Work: A Chicken and Egg Dilemma. In Migrants with Irregular Status in Europe (pp. 139-163). Springer, Cham. Bigo, D. (2005). Frontier controls in the European Union: who is in control?. Controlling frontiers: Free movement into and within Europe, 49-99.
6) Labour and student migration to the EU Riaño, Y., Van Mol, C., & Raghuram, P. (2018). New directions in studying policies of international student mobility and migration. Globalisation, Societies and Education, 16(3), 283-294. Consterdine, E., & Samuk, S. (2018). Temporary migration Programmes: The cause or antidote of migrant worker exploitation in UK agriculture. Journal of International Migration and Integration, 19(4), 1005-1020.
7) The EU asylum policy and the challenges against a Common European Asylum System Bauböck, R. (2018). Refugee protection and burden‐sharing in the European Union. JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies, 56(1), 141-156. EASO European Asylum Support Office: https://www.easo.europa.eu/ Carrera, S., Blockmans, S., Gros, D., & Guild, E. (2015). The EU's Response to the Refugee Crisis: Taking Stock and Setting Policy Priorities. CEPS essay, (20/16).
8) MIDTERM EXAM
9) Politicization of migration in the EU: public attitudes & political discourses Börzel, T. A., & Risse, T. (2018). From the euro to the Schengen crises: European integration theories, politicization, and identity politics. Journal of European Public Policy, 25(1), 83-108.
10) Externalization of migration management & the relations with the non-EU countries Üstübici, A., & İçduygu, A. (2019). Border closures and the externalization of immigration controls in the Mediterranean: A comparative analysis of Morocco and Turkey. New Perspectives on Turkey, 60. İçduygu, A., & Aksel, D. B. (2014). Two-to-tango in migration diplomacy: Negotiating readmission agreement between the EU and Turkey. European journal of migration and law, 16(3), 337-363.
11) Migration and asylum in the context of Turkey-EU relations İçduygu, A. (2015). Turkey's evolving migration policies: A Mediterranean transit stop at the doors of the EU. Istituto affari internazionali. İçduygu, A., & Aksel, D. B. (2013). Turkish migration policies: A critical historical retrospective. Perceptions, 18(3), 167.
12) Turkish citizens’ mobility in the EU Seçil Paçacı Elitok, “A Step Backward for Turkey?: The Readmission Agreement and the Hope of Visa Free Europe”, IPC Mercator Policy Brief, December 2015. Karadağ, S. (2019). Extraterritoriality of European borders to Turkey: an implementation perspective of counteractive strategies. Comparative Migration Studies, 7(1), 1-16.
13) Turkey-EU borders: “2015 crisis” and its aftermath İşleyen, B. (2018). Turkey’s governance of irregular migration at European Union borders: Emerging geographies of care and control. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space, 36(5), 849-866. Öner, Selcen “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. Saatçioğlu, B. (2020). The European Union’s refugee crisis and rising functionalism in EU-Turkey relations. Turkish Studies, 21(2), 169-187. Muftuler-Bac, M. (2020). Turkey and the European Union Refugee Deal: Assessing Turkish Migration Policies and the External Protection of European Borders. MAGYC project.
14) REVISION & Q/A SESSION

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning at the beginning of the semester. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library.
The PPT files will be shared on ItsLearning following each class.
References: Guidelines on assignments will be uploaded on Itslearning at the beginning of the semester.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
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 13 118
Presentations / Seminar 1 4
Homework Assignments 2 10
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process