Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL ENERGY POLITICS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Energy is one of the driving forces of the modern world. Derived from fossil fuels, nuclear power, and a growing range of alternative sources, energy is tightly linked to economic development and military power. In spite of efforts to achieve ”energy independence,” no major economy is able to claim energy self-sufficiency. Moreover, energy supply choices have implications for the global climate, while technological innovations are creating new opportunities and risks for governments, firms, and other international actors. The course draws on interdisciplinary literature, with the goal of bringing academic research into dialogue with real-world policy problems. It explores such questions as: What factors shape the geopolitical landscape for energy? How have producing/exporting and consuming/importing countries sought to advance their economic and security goals in the energy sphere? What are the prospects for international cooperation on energy and climate governance? While the course does address numerous sources of energy, the primary emphasis is on oil and gas. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Overview of the course,Introduction: Systems, Frames, and Transitions I,Introduction: Systems, Frames, and Transitions II,The History and Functioning of Energy Markets I,The History and Functioning of Energy Markets II,World Politics Through an Energy Prism,Energy and Security: Fueling Geopolitics and War?,Energy and the Economy: Powering Growth and Prosperity?,Energy and the Environment: Wrecking the Planet?,Energy and Justice: Equitable and Fair?,Energy Technologies and Innovation,National and Regional Energy Policy,Global Energy Governance,Conclusions: Contested Energy Futures. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students demonstrate knowledge of the political economy and geography of different sources of energy. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| Students examine the interactions between political, economic, environmental and technical aspects of energy systems. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| They interpret a range of quantitative and qualitative data and social research findings regarding national and global energy systems. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| Students analyze the dilemmas and trade-offs involved in energy politics. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| They critically evaluate the role of power in shaping energy policy and politics. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of the course | -- |
| 2 | Introduction: Systems, Frames, and Transitions I | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Introduction: Systems, Frames, and Transitions II | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 1 |
| 4 | The History and Functioning of Energy Markets I | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 2 |
| 5 | The History and Functioning of Energy Markets II | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 2 |
| 6 | World Politics Through an Energy Prism | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 3 |
| 7 | Energy and Security: Fueling Geopolitics and War? | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 3 |
| 8 | Energy and the Economy: Powering Growth and Prosperity? | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 4 |
| 9 | Energy and the Environment: Wrecking the Planet? | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 5 |
| 10 | Energy and Justice: Equitable and Fair? | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 6 |
| 11 | Energy Technologies and Innovation | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 7 |
| 12 | National and Regional Energy Policy | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 8 |
| 13 | Global Energy Governance | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 9 |
| 14 | Conclusions: Contested Energy Futures | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 10 |
| Resources |
| Van de Graaf, T., & Sovacool, B. K. (2020). Global energy politics. John Wiley & Sons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 70 | 70 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 172 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(172/30) | 6 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL ENERGY POLITICS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Energy is one of the driving forces of the modern world. Derived from fossil fuels, nuclear power, and a growing range of alternative sources, energy is tightly linked to economic development and military power. In spite of efforts to achieve ”energy independence,” no major economy is able to claim energy self-sufficiency. Moreover, energy supply choices have implications for the global climate, while technological innovations are creating new opportunities and risks for governments, firms, and other international actors. The course draws on interdisciplinary literature, with the goal of bringing academic research into dialogue with real-world policy problems. It explores such questions as: What factors shape the geopolitical landscape for energy? How have producing/exporting and consuming/importing countries sought to advance their economic and security goals in the energy sphere? What are the prospects for international cooperation on energy and climate governance? While the course does address numerous sources of energy, the primary emphasis is on oil and gas. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Overview of the course,Introduction: Systems, Frames, and Transitions I,Introduction: Systems, Frames, and Transitions II,The History and Functioning of Energy Markets I,The History and Functioning of Energy Markets II,World Politics Through an Energy Prism,Energy and Security: Fueling Geopolitics and War?,Energy and the Economy: Powering Growth and Prosperity?,Energy and the Environment: Wrecking the Planet?,Energy and Justice: Equitable and Fair?,Energy Technologies and Innovation,National and Regional Energy Policy,Global Energy Governance,Conclusions: Contested Energy Futures. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students demonstrate knowledge of the political economy and geography of different sources of energy. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| Students examine the interactions between political, economic, environmental and technical aspects of energy systems. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| They interpret a range of quantitative and qualitative data and social research findings regarding national and global energy systems. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| Students analyze the dilemmas and trade-offs involved in energy politics. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| They critically evaluate the role of power in shaping energy policy and politics. | 10, 13, 16, 8 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of the course | -- |
| 2 | Introduction: Systems, Frames, and Transitions I | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Introduction: Systems, Frames, and Transitions II | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 1 |
| 4 | The History and Functioning of Energy Markets I | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 2 |
| 5 | The History and Functioning of Energy Markets II | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 2 |
| 6 | World Politics Through an Energy Prism | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 3 |
| 7 | Energy and Security: Fueling Geopolitics and War? | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 3 |
| 8 | Energy and the Economy: Powering Growth and Prosperity? | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 4 |
| 9 | Energy and the Environment: Wrecking the Planet? | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 5 |
| 10 | Energy and Justice: Equitable and Fair? | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 6 |
| 11 | Energy Technologies and Innovation | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 7 |
| 12 | National and Regional Energy Policy | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 8 |
| 13 | Global Energy Governance | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 9 |
| 14 | Conclusions: Contested Energy Futures | Global Energy Politics, Chapter 10 |
| Resources |
| Van de Graaf, T., & Sovacool, B. K. (2020). Global energy politics. John Wiley & Sons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |