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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the course and discussing the syllabus with the students |
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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8) |
Midterm Exam |
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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14) |
Evaluation of all the semester. Presentation of students. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) |
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4) |
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. |
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6) |
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. |
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7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. |
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8) |
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. |
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9) |
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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