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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the course and discussing syllabus with the students. |
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2) |
Migration Crisis in the EU |
Estevens, Joao, “Migration Crisis in the EU: Developing a Framework for Analysis of National Security and Defence Strategies”, Comparative Migration Studies, Vol 6, No28, 2018.
Fine, Shoshana, “All at Sea: Europe’s Crisis of Solidarity on Migration”, ECFR, October 2019. |
3) |
Transformation of Turkey-EU Relations after the Migration Crisis |
Benvenuti, Bianca, “The Migration Paradox and EU-Turkey Relations”, IAI Working Papers, 2017.
Öner, S., “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.
Adar, Sinem and Püttmann, Friedrich, “Making EU-Turkey Cooperation on Migration Sustainable”, SWP Comment, 2022, https://www.swp-berlin.org/en/publication/making-eu-turkey-cooperation-on-migration-sustainable
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4) |
Brexit
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Barbara Lippert, “The EU after Brexit: Renewed Debate about Enlargement and Deepening”, SWP Comment, No.12, February 2021.
European Movement International, “The Consequences of a British Exit from the EU”, https://europeanmovement.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/EMI_16_PolicyPosition_Brexit_17_VIEW_FINAL.pdf,
Tim Oliver, “What happens next?”, LSE ideas, June 2016.
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5) |
Rise of Populism and Radical Right Parties in European Politics
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“The New Radical-Right: Violent and Non-Violent Movements in Europe”, Institute for Strategic Dialogue Briefing Paper, London: February 2012.
Öner, S., “Europe of Populist Radical Right and the Case of Lega of Salvini: Pioneer of a Parochial Europe?”, European Politics and Society, 2020.
Öner, S., “Different Manifestations of the Rise of Far-right in European Politics: The Cases of Germany and Austria”, Marmara Journal of European Studies, Vol.22, No.2, 2014, pp.85-106. |
6) |
The Influence of Rise of Populism and Radical Right in Turkey-EU Relations |
Öner, S. and M. G. Özerim, “What Makes Turkey and Turkish Immigrants a Cultural Polarization Issue in Europe?: Evidences from the European Populist Politics”, in C. Norocel et al. (Eds.), Hope and Nostalgia at the Intersection between Culture and Welfare, New York: Springer, 2020. |
7) |
Democratic backsliding in Hungary and Poland |
Adam Holesch & Anna Kyriazi, “Democratic Backsliding in the EU: The Role of the Hungarian-Polish Coalition”, East European Politics, 2021. |
8) |
Midterm |
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9) |
Green Deal and Digital Agenda of the EU |
European Commission, 2021, https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en
Alicja Sikora, “European Green Deal: Legal and Financial Challenges of the Climate Change”, ERA Forum, 2021.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12027-020-00637-3
European Commission, “Shaping Europe’s Digital Future”, https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/communication-shaping-europes-digital-future-feb2020_en_3.pdf
“Digital Agenda for Europe”, European Parliament, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/ftu/pdf/en/FTU_2.4.3.pdf
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10) |
External Differentiated Integration and Flexible Integration Models in Turkey-EU Relations
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Karakaş, Cemal, “EU-Turkey: Integration without Full Membership or Membership without Full Integration? A Conceptual Framework for Accession Alternatives”, Journal of Common Market Studies, Vol.51, No.6, 2013.
Cianciara, A. and A. Szymanski, “Differentiated Integration: Towards a New Model of EU-Turkey Relations?”, Turkish Studies, 2019.
Saatçioğlu, B., et al., FEUTURE Synthesis Paper: “The Future of EU-Turkey Relations: A Dynamic Association Framework amidst Conflictual Cooperation”, March 2019. |
11) |
EU after the Pandemic |
“The Geopolitical Implications of the Covid-19 Pandemic”, European Parliament ,2020
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2020/603511/EXPO_STU(2020)603511_EN.pdf
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12) |
PESCO, Stratejik Pusula ve AB Savunma Politikası |
Daniel Fiott, Gustav Lindström, “Strategic Compass: New Bearings for EU Security and Defence?”, Chaillot Paper, December 2021.
https://www.iss.europa.eu/sites/default/files/EUISSFiles/CP_171_0.pdf
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13) |
The Impacts of the Russia- Ukraine war on EU Politics
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Dempsey, Judy, “Russia’s Invasion has Become a Watershed Moment for Germany”, Carnegie Europe, March3 ,2022. https://carnegieeurope.eu/2022/03/03/russia-s-invasion-has-become-watershed-moment-for-germany-pub-86553
Rosa Balfour, et al., “ Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Changes Everything”, Carnegie Europe, Feb. 2022, https://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/86525 |
14) |
General evaluation of the course and presentations 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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