Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDITERRANEAN POLITICS | INT4115017 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 11:00-11:45 Pazartesi 12:00-12:45 Pazartesi 12:45-13:30 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main aim of this course is to provide students with a broad perspective on Mediterranean Politics. Within the scope of the course, the boundaries of the Mediterranean region, its historical significance, impact on international relations, and current issues emerging in the region will be thoroughly examined. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,The borders of the Mediterranean, growing international relevance, historical construction and turning points of the Mediterranean ,Mediterranean States, Conflicts, Common Problems, and Cooperation Colonial Legacies and Stalled Conflicts ,Actors in the Mediterranean 1: The European Union and its Mediterranean Partnership,Actors in the Mediterranean 2: US, Russia, and China,Actors in the Mediterranean 2: US, Russia, and China,Actors in the Mediterranean 3: Turkey and Israel,Climate Change in the Mediterranean,Energy Insecurity in the Mediterranean,Organized Crime and Terrorism in the Mediterranean,Migration in the Mediterranean,Development in the Mediterranean,Discussion, wrap up the term. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Demonstrate Understanding of Mediterranean Borders and Historical Development: Identify and analyze the historical construction and turning points of the Mediterranean region | 10, 12, 16, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Interpret the growing international relevance of the Mediterranean. | 10, 16, 23, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluate Actors in the Mediterranean: Analyze the role of the European Union and its Mediterranean Partnership in the region | 10, 16, 19, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluate Actors in the Mediterranean: Investigate the influence of major global players such as the United States, Russia, China, Turkey, and Israel in the Mediterranean. | 10, 16, 19, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Investigate challenges in the Mediterranean, such as climate change, energy insecurity, organized crime, terrorism, migration, and development | 10, 16, 19, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Assess the implications of demographic challenges in the Mediterranean | 10, 16, 19, 23, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Enhance research skills through the exploration of diverse sources on Mediterranean politics. | 10, 16, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Assess the impact of colonial legacies on current geopolitical dynamics. | 10, 13, 16, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Analyze the geopolitical landscape of Mediterranean states, including common problems and conflicts | 10, 16, 19, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | The borders of the Mediterranean, growing international relevance, historical construction and turning points of the Mediterranean | Gillespie, R. and Volpi, F. (eds.) (2018)., Chapters 1, 2 & 3 |
| 3 | Mediterranean States, Conflicts, Common Problems, and Cooperation Colonial Legacies and Stalled Conflicts | Gillespie, R. and Volpi, F. (eds.) (2018)., Chapter 15 Oran, B. (2010). Turkish Foreign Policy, Volumes I, II & III Ambrosetti, E. (2020). Demographic Challenges in the Mediterranean. IeMed Yearbook 2020. https://www.iemed.org/publication/demographic-challenges-in-the-mediterranean/ Borrell, J. (2020). The Challenges of the Western Mediterranean. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/challenges-western-mediterranean_en |
| 4 | Actors in the Mediterranean 1: The European Union and its Mediterranean Partnership | European Union External Actions Service (2021) A New Start for the Mediterranean. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/new-start-mediterranean_en (accessed 11.12.2022); The Council of the European Union (1995) Barcelona Declaration and Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.Brussels, EC Publishing. European Union External Actions Service (2021) A New Start for the Mediterranean. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/new-start-mediterranean_en (accessed 11.12.2022). European Parliament (2022) A New Agenda for the Mediterranean: Are the EU tools and means of action up to its ambitions? https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EXPO_STU(2022)702558 (accessed 10.12.2022) Gillespie, R. (2013). The challenge of co-ownership in the Euro-Mediterranean space. Geopolitics, 18(1), 178-197. IEMed (2022) Mediterranean YearBook 2022; European Parliament (2014) Regional Integration in the Mediterranean – Impact and Limits of Community and Bilateral Relations, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/note/join/2014/457129/EXPO-AFET_NT(2014)457129_EN.pdf (accessed 11.12.2022). Council of the European Union (April 19, 2021) Council conclusions on a renewed Partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood - A new agenda for the Mediterranean. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/49280/st07931-en21.pdf (accessed 11.12.2022). |
| 5 | Actors in the Mediterranean 2: US, Russia, and China | Rumer, E. and Sokolsky, R. (2021). Russia in the Mediterranean: Here to Stay. Carneige Endowment for International Peace. https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/05/27/russia-in-mediterranean-here-to-stay-pub-84605 Gasimov, Z. (2022). Russia under Putin in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Soviet Legacy, Flexibility, and New Dynamics. Comparative Southeast European Studies, 70(3), 462-485. Ghafar, A. A and Jacobs, A. L. (2020), China in the Mediterranean: Implications of expanding Sino-North Africa relations. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/china-in-the-mediterranean-implications-of-expanding-sino-north-africa-relations/ Ehteshami, A. (2023). China’s Foreign Policy towards the Mediterranean. IeMed Mediterranean Yearbook 2023. https://www.iemed.org/publication/chinas-foreign-policy-towards-the-mediterranean/ |
| 6 | Actors in the Mediterranean 2: US, Russia, and China | Rumer, E. and Sokolsky, R. (2021). Russia in the Mediterranean: Here to Stay. Carneige Endowment for International Peace. https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/05/27/russia-in-mediterranean-here-to-stay-pub-84605 Gasimov, Z. (2022). Russia under Putin in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Soviet Legacy, Flexibility, and New Dynamics. Comparative Southeast European Studies, 70(3), 462-485. Ghafar, A. A and Jacobs, A. L. (2020), China in the Mediterranean: Implications of expanding Sino-North Africa relations. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/china-in-the-mediterranean-implications-of-expanding-sino-north-africa-relations/ Ehteshami, A. (2023). China’s Foreign Policy towards the Mediterranean. IeMed Mediterranean Yearbook 2023. https://www.iemed.org/publication/chinas-foreign-policy-towards-the-mediterranean/ |
| 7 | Actors in the Mediterranean 3: Turkey and Israel | Gillespie, R. and Volpi, F. (eds.) (2018)., Chapters 11, 12 Billion, D. (2019). Turkey in the Mediterranean: Influence on European Policies. IeMed Mediterranean Yearbook 2019. https://www.iemed.org/publication/turkey-in-the-mediterranean-influence-on-european-policies/ ISPI (2020). What the Mediterranean Means for Israeli Geopolitics. https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/what-mediterranean-means-israeli-geopolitics-26966 |
| 8 | Climate Change in the Mediterranean | UNEP (2020) Climate Change in the Mediterranean. https://www.unep.org/unepmap/resources/factsheets/climate-change#:~:text=The%20Mediterranean%20region%20is%20warming,on%20vulnerable%20economies%20and%20societies. Tuel, A., & Eltahir, E. A. (2020). Why is the Mediterranean a climate change hot spot?. Journal of Climate, 33(14), 5829-5843. |
| 9 | Energy Insecurity in the Mediterranean | Prontera, A., & Ruszel, M. (2017). Energy security in the Eastern Mediterranean. Middle East Policy, 24(3), 145-162. Stergiou, A. (2017). Energy security in the Eastern Mediterranean. International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 40(5), 320-334. Demiryol, T. (2019). Between security and prosperity: Turkey and the prospect of energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkish Studies, 20(3), 442-464. |
| 10 | Organized Crime and Terrorism in the Mediterranean | Organized Crime Index (2023). https://ocindex.net/country/spain Persi Paoli, G., & Bellasio, J. (2017). Against the rising tide: an overview of the growing criminalization of the Mediterranean basin. Rand Corporation. https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE220.html |
| 11 | Migration in the Mediterranean | Pace, R. (2016). Migration in the Mediterranean: Origins and characteristics. Dossier, IEMED, Mediterranean Yearbook, 2016, 91-97. UNHCR (2023) Mediterranean Situation. https://data2.unhcr.org/en/situations/mediterranean Perkowski, N. (2016). Deaths, interventions, humanitarianism and human rights in the Mediterranean ‘migration crisis’. Mediterranean Politics, 21(2), 331-335. |
| 12 | Development in the Mediterranean | Bleu, P. (2009). State of the Environment and Development in the Mediterranean. Athens, UNEP/MAP-Plan Bleu, 200. |
| 14 | Discussion, wrap up the term | Lecture notes, slights. |
| Resources |
| Gillespie, R. and Volpi, F. (eds.) (2018). Routledge Handbook of Mediterranean Politics, Routledge. Braudel, F. (1996). The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II, Vol. 1, University of California Press. And a collection of reports and articles |
| Ambrosetti, E. (2020). Demographic Challenges in the Mediterranean. IeMed Yearbook 2020. https://www.iemed.org/publication/demographic-challenges-in-the-mediterranean/ Borrell, J. (2020). The Challenges of the Western Mediterranean. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/challenges-western-mediterranean_en European Union External Actions Service (2021) A New Start for the Mediterranean. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/new-start-mediterranean_en (accessed 11.12.2022); The Council of the European Union (1995) Barcelona Declaration and Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.Brussels, EC Publishing. European Union External Actions Service (2021) A New Start for the Mediterranean. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/new-start-mediterranean_en (accessed 11.12.2022). European Parliament (2022) A New Agenda for the Mediterranean: Are the EU tools and means of action up to its ambitions? https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EXPO_STU(2022)702558 (accessed 10.12.2022) Gillespie, R. (2013). The challenge of co-ownership in the Euro-Mediterranean space. Geopolitics, 18(1), 178-197. IEMed (2022) Mediterranean YearBook 2022; European Parliament (2014) Regional Integration in the Mediterranean – Impact and Limits of Community and Bilateral Relations, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/note/join/2014/457129/EXPO-AFET_NT(2014)457129_EN.pdf (accessed 11.12.2022). Council of the European Union (April 19, 2021) Council conclusions on a renewed Partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood - A new agenda for the Mediterranean. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/49280/st07931-en21.pdf (accessed 11.12.2022). Rumer, E. and Sokolsky, R. (2021). Russia in the Mediterranean: Here to Stay. Carneige Endowment for International Peace. https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/05/27/russia-in-mediterranean-here-to-stay-pub-84605 Gasimov, Z. (2022). Russia under Putin in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Soviet Legacy, Flexibility, and New Dynamics. Comparative Southeast European Studies, 70(3), 462-485. Ghafar, A. A and Jacobs, A. L. (2020), China in the Mediterranean: Implications of expanding Sino-North Africa relations. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/china-in-the-mediterranean-implications-of-expanding-sino-north-africa-relations/ Ehteshami, A. (2023). China’s Foreign Policy towards the Mediterranean. IeMed Mediterranean Yearbook 2023. https://www.iemed.org/publication/chinas-foreign-policy-towards-the-mediterranean/ Billion, D. (2019). Turkey in the Mediterranean: Influence on European Policies. IeMed Mediterranean Yearbook 2019. https://www.iemed.org/publication/turkey-in-the-mediterranean-influence-on-european-policies/ ISPI (2020). What the Mediterranean Means for Israeli Geopolitics. https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/what-mediterranean-means-israeli-geopolitics-26966 |
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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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 | 5 | 6 | 30 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 5 | 7 | 35 | |||
| General Exam | 5 | 8 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 167 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(167/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDITERRANEAN POLITICS | INT4115017 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 11:00-11:45 Pazartesi 12:00-12:45 Pazartesi 12:45-13:30 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main aim of this course is to provide students with a broad perspective on Mediterranean Politics. Within the scope of the course, the boundaries of the Mediterranean region, its historical significance, impact on international relations, and current issues emerging in the region will be thoroughly examined. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,The borders of the Mediterranean, growing international relevance, historical construction and turning points of the Mediterranean ,Mediterranean States, Conflicts, Common Problems, and Cooperation Colonial Legacies and Stalled Conflicts ,Actors in the Mediterranean 1: The European Union and its Mediterranean Partnership,Actors in the Mediterranean 2: US, Russia, and China,Actors in the Mediterranean 2: US, Russia, and China,Actors in the Mediterranean 3: Turkey and Israel,Climate Change in the Mediterranean,Energy Insecurity in the Mediterranean,Organized Crime and Terrorism in the Mediterranean,Migration in the Mediterranean,Development in the Mediterranean,Discussion, wrap up the term. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Demonstrate Understanding of Mediterranean Borders and Historical Development: Identify and analyze the historical construction and turning points of the Mediterranean region | 10, 12, 16, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Interpret the growing international relevance of the Mediterranean. | 10, 16, 23, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluate Actors in the Mediterranean: Analyze the role of the European Union and its Mediterranean Partnership in the region | 10, 16, 19, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluate Actors in the Mediterranean: Investigate the influence of major global players such as the United States, Russia, China, Turkey, and Israel in the Mediterranean. | 10, 16, 19, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Investigate challenges in the Mediterranean, such as climate change, energy insecurity, organized crime, terrorism, migration, and development | 10, 16, 19, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Assess the implications of demographic challenges in the Mediterranean | 10, 16, 19, 23, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Enhance research skills through the exploration of diverse sources on Mediterranean politics. | 10, 16, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Assess the impact of colonial legacies on current geopolitical dynamics. | 10, 13, 16, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Analyze the geopolitical landscape of Mediterranean states, including common problems and conflicts | 10, 16, 19, 23, 37, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | The borders of the Mediterranean, growing international relevance, historical construction and turning points of the Mediterranean | Gillespie, R. and Volpi, F. (eds.) (2018)., Chapters 1, 2 & 3 |
| 3 | Mediterranean States, Conflicts, Common Problems, and Cooperation Colonial Legacies and Stalled Conflicts | Gillespie, R. and Volpi, F. (eds.) (2018)., Chapter 15 Oran, B. (2010). Turkish Foreign Policy, Volumes I, II & III Ambrosetti, E. (2020). Demographic Challenges in the Mediterranean. IeMed Yearbook 2020. https://www.iemed.org/publication/demographic-challenges-in-the-mediterranean/ Borrell, J. (2020). The Challenges of the Western Mediterranean. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/challenges-western-mediterranean_en |
| 4 | Actors in the Mediterranean 1: The European Union and its Mediterranean Partnership | European Union External Actions Service (2021) A New Start for the Mediterranean. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/new-start-mediterranean_en (accessed 11.12.2022); The Council of the European Union (1995) Barcelona Declaration and Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.Brussels, EC Publishing. European Union External Actions Service (2021) A New Start for the Mediterranean. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/new-start-mediterranean_en (accessed 11.12.2022). European Parliament (2022) A New Agenda for the Mediterranean: Are the EU tools and means of action up to its ambitions? https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EXPO_STU(2022)702558 (accessed 10.12.2022) Gillespie, R. (2013). The challenge of co-ownership in the Euro-Mediterranean space. Geopolitics, 18(1), 178-197. IEMed (2022) Mediterranean YearBook 2022; European Parliament (2014) Regional Integration in the Mediterranean – Impact and Limits of Community and Bilateral Relations, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/note/join/2014/457129/EXPO-AFET_NT(2014)457129_EN.pdf (accessed 11.12.2022). Council of the European Union (April 19, 2021) Council conclusions on a renewed Partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood - A new agenda for the Mediterranean. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/49280/st07931-en21.pdf (accessed 11.12.2022). |
| 5 | Actors in the Mediterranean 2: US, Russia, and China | Rumer, E. and Sokolsky, R. (2021). Russia in the Mediterranean: Here to Stay. Carneige Endowment for International Peace. https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/05/27/russia-in-mediterranean-here-to-stay-pub-84605 Gasimov, Z. (2022). Russia under Putin in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Soviet Legacy, Flexibility, and New Dynamics. Comparative Southeast European Studies, 70(3), 462-485. Ghafar, A. A and Jacobs, A. L. (2020), China in the Mediterranean: Implications of expanding Sino-North Africa relations. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/china-in-the-mediterranean-implications-of-expanding-sino-north-africa-relations/ Ehteshami, A. (2023). China’s Foreign Policy towards the Mediterranean. IeMed Mediterranean Yearbook 2023. https://www.iemed.org/publication/chinas-foreign-policy-towards-the-mediterranean/ |
| 6 | Actors in the Mediterranean 2: US, Russia, and China | Rumer, E. and Sokolsky, R. (2021). Russia in the Mediterranean: Here to Stay. Carneige Endowment for International Peace. https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/05/27/russia-in-mediterranean-here-to-stay-pub-84605 Gasimov, Z. (2022). Russia under Putin in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Soviet Legacy, Flexibility, and New Dynamics. Comparative Southeast European Studies, 70(3), 462-485. Ghafar, A. A and Jacobs, A. L. (2020), China in the Mediterranean: Implications of expanding Sino-North Africa relations. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/china-in-the-mediterranean-implications-of-expanding-sino-north-africa-relations/ Ehteshami, A. (2023). China’s Foreign Policy towards the Mediterranean. IeMed Mediterranean Yearbook 2023. https://www.iemed.org/publication/chinas-foreign-policy-towards-the-mediterranean/ |
| 7 | Actors in the Mediterranean 3: Turkey and Israel | Gillespie, R. and Volpi, F. (eds.) (2018)., Chapters 11, 12 Billion, D. (2019). Turkey in the Mediterranean: Influence on European Policies. IeMed Mediterranean Yearbook 2019. https://www.iemed.org/publication/turkey-in-the-mediterranean-influence-on-european-policies/ ISPI (2020). What the Mediterranean Means for Israeli Geopolitics. https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/what-mediterranean-means-israeli-geopolitics-26966 |
| 8 | Climate Change in the Mediterranean | UNEP (2020) Climate Change in the Mediterranean. https://www.unep.org/unepmap/resources/factsheets/climate-change#:~:text=The%20Mediterranean%20region%20is%20warming,on%20vulnerable%20economies%20and%20societies. Tuel, A., & Eltahir, E. A. (2020). Why is the Mediterranean a climate change hot spot?. Journal of Climate, 33(14), 5829-5843. |
| 9 | Energy Insecurity in the Mediterranean | Prontera, A., & Ruszel, M. (2017). Energy security in the Eastern Mediterranean. Middle East Policy, 24(3), 145-162. Stergiou, A. (2017). Energy security in the Eastern Mediterranean. International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 40(5), 320-334. Demiryol, T. (2019). Between security and prosperity: Turkey and the prospect of energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkish Studies, 20(3), 442-464. |
| 10 | Organized Crime and Terrorism in the Mediterranean | Organized Crime Index (2023). https://ocindex.net/country/spain Persi Paoli, G., & Bellasio, J. (2017). Against the rising tide: an overview of the growing criminalization of the Mediterranean basin. Rand Corporation. https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE220.html |
| 11 | Migration in the Mediterranean | Pace, R. (2016). Migration in the Mediterranean: Origins and characteristics. Dossier, IEMED, Mediterranean Yearbook, 2016, 91-97. UNHCR (2023) Mediterranean Situation. https://data2.unhcr.org/en/situations/mediterranean Perkowski, N. (2016). Deaths, interventions, humanitarianism and human rights in the Mediterranean ‘migration crisis’. Mediterranean Politics, 21(2), 331-335. |
| 12 | Development in the Mediterranean | Bleu, P. (2009). State of the Environment and Development in the Mediterranean. Athens, UNEP/MAP-Plan Bleu, 200. |
| 14 | Discussion, wrap up the term | Lecture notes, slights. |
| Resources |
| Gillespie, R. and Volpi, F. (eds.) (2018). Routledge Handbook of Mediterranean Politics, Routledge. Braudel, F. (1996). The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II, Vol. 1, University of California Press. And a collection of reports and articles |
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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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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 | |