DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
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
EUR4331	External Relations of EU	Spring	3	0	3	7

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 :	Prof. Dr. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. SEMİHA ÖZGÜR ÜNAL ERİŞ Assoc. Prof. SELCEN ÖNER
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Grasp the historical background of common foreign and security policy of the EU.
2. Evaluate common European Security and Defence Policy.
3. Discuss the challenges for the EU as a global actor.
4. Interpret the evolution of the EU Enlargement Policy and European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP).
5. Analyse the EU’s relations with third countries and regions.

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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.

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	123
Presentations / Seminar	1	9
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)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.