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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) |
Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. |
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2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
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3) |
Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4) |
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering. |
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6) |
Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems |
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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. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. |
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8) |
Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. |
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9) |
Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications. |
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10) |
Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions. |
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