COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR NAZIF MANDACI

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English)
International Relations (English)

Course Objective

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the European Security Policy (ESP) within the context of international relations and regional security frameworks. The course will cover the historical development, institutions, and strategic priorities of European security, focusing on the European Union's (EU) role as a security actor. The analysis will include the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), NATO's influence, and the interactions between the EU and other international organizations. Additionally, the course will explore contemporary security challenges, including terrorism, cyber threats, migration, and geopolitical tensions in Europe's neighborhood.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

J. Galbreath, Jocelyn Mawdsley and Laura Chappell (eds.), Contemporary European Security, London and New York: Taylor and Francis, 2019.
If needed the professor may suggest or require students to read extra supplemental material.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture seminars
2. Weekly readings
3. In-class discussions
4. Preparation of term paper proposal
5. Presentation of assignment in class
6. Preparation of term paper

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The learner:
1. Will examine the historical evolution of European security cooperation.
2. Will define the institutional framework of European security cooperation.
3. Will explain major concerns of the EU's security and defense policy.
4. Will analyze internal and external dimensions of the EU's current security policies.
5. Will interpret and present data relevant to the course content.

Course Requirements:
There will be a mid-term exam. Students are obliged to prepare a term-paper as outlined below, which will be factored into the calculation of the final grade. Naturally, the quality of content, form, and style of the papers will be considered during grading.
Student Responsibilities:
a) The instructor is very firm regarding the submission deadlines for the proposal and research paper. Any transgression will impact the final grade.
b) The course is based on the reading and discussion of texts and topics determined by the instructor, through perspectives offered in academic resources provided or recommended for students.
c) Students must submit a one-page proposal (approximately 500 words) outlining the topic of their research paper and the major theoretical or substantive issues to be examined. This proposal will help the professor assess progress and development, as well as provide feedback and support for the independent study. The research proposal must be submitted to the professor within 3 weeks.
d) Students are required to write a at least 3.000-word research paper, addressing the themes and topics of the course. This paper should be an original piece of research incorporating sources beyond those directly covered in class. Students are expected to collaborate with the professor to produce a high-quality piece of academic work. The draft version of the research paper must be submitted to the professor by the 10th class in the 10th week, after which students will begin presenting their work in class. As mentioned above, the term papers are to be assessed as final-exam, hence students are obliged to submit their final form in the announced final-exam date.
e) There will be four quizzes at most following the mid-term exam entailing the subjects handled in the last week class.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Learners must read all the required course material before the class and participate in class discussions by demonstrating required knowledge.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

nazif.mandaci@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes