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
EUR4331 External Relations of EU Fall 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 : Assoc. Prof. 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) 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