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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
GREEN DEAL, SUSTAINABLE TRADE and TURKEY’s INTEGRATIONULF3114306Fall Semester3+035
Course Program

Salı 13:30-14:15

Salı 14:30-15:15

Salı 15:30-16:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Rana ATABAY KUŞÇU
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Rana ATABAY KUŞÇU
Assistant(s)RA. Gülsena SAMSUNLU
AimEU-(TR)ADE seeks to provide research and teaching experience for university students and academicians in European Union studies, specifically on the EU Green Deal and sustainable trade. In doing this, the project aims to develop EU-related subjects in the curriculums, and therefore, to enhance the EU dimension of the disciplines covered by Istanbul Medipol University.
Course ContentThis course contains; EU’s New Roadmap: Green Deal within the Scope of Sustainable Trade,Climate Change and EU Policies,Trade Policy for the World of 2030: SDGs and Sustainability,EU Trade Agreements; Modernisation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union,Trade and Development Policy,Greening Global Supply Chains,Green Economy and Trade (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism),Corporate Sustainability,Greening of the SME's,Trade, Renewable Energy and Environment,Turkiye's Action Plan and Green Deal,Integration to Green Deal Trade Policies,Role-playing,Role-playing.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Have information about the historical development, structure, functioning, policies, agencies, and decision-making mechanisms of the EU.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
1.1. Knows the historical events and understands the processes that led to the establishment of the European Union.
1.2. Explains the institutional structure of the EU, the duties of the main institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, European Council, European Central Bank, etc.) and the relationship between them.
2. Will be able to better understand today's dynamics between economy and environment within the framework of sustainable development goals and gain an environmentalist perspective in trade.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
2.1. Gain knowledge about the EU's environmental policies, waste management and environmental sustainability.
2.2. It comments on how the EU's trade policies are aligned with environmental and sustainability standards and how environmental concerns are addressed.
3. Interprets the current and potential challenges faced by international organizations, especially the EU, regarding the economy and environment, with social, political, and economic information.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
3.1. Understands the impact of the EU's trade policies on sustainability, environment and human rights.
3.2. Interprets the balance between social and economic development and environmental sustainability.
3.3. Understands the importance of supporting the transition to a green economy to promote a sustainable future.
4. Learn about the EU Green Deal, decarbonisation, international trade, market convergence, net zero financing, and other environmental and trade policies.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
4.1. Gain an idea about how the Green Deal will contribute to the EU's goal of a carbon-free economy by 2050.
4.2. Explains the EU's carbon reduction targets and the strategies it follows to achieve these targets.
4.3. Have information about the Green Deal Border Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
5. Learn the historical context of EU-Türkiye relations, particularly the Customs Union Agreement.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
5.1. Explains Türkiye's harmonization process with EU policies and legislation.
5.2. Gain information about the effects of the Customs Union on Türkiye's free trade with the EU.
6. Learn about Türkiye's Green Deal Action Plan, which was announced in July 2021.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
6.1. Explains how Türkiye's Green Deal goals are coordinated and cooperated with the EU and other international stakeholders.
6.2. The Green Deal Action Plan learns how to monitor and evaluate policy and practice changes.
6.3. Evaluates the effectiveness of the Green Deal Action Plan.
6.4. According to the content of the Green Deal Action Plan, he/she learns which subjects the plan covers.
7. Examines the history of the Green Deal as well as the potential and difficulties that await Turkey throughout the Action Plan's implementation phase.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
7.1. Comments on the new business opportunities created by the transition to a green economy for Türkiye.
7.2. Interprets the effects of the Green Deal on Türkiye's economy and industries.
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1EU’s New Roadmap: Green Deal within the Scope of Sustainable Trade
2Climate Change and EU PoliciesGordon, David and Patterson, Mathew (2017), “Climate Change”, in Beeson, Mark and Bisley, Nick (eds.) Issues in 21st Century World Politics, New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 3rd ed, p. 141-157. Busby, J. (2018). Warming World: Why Climate Change Matters More than Anything Else. Foreign Aff., 97, 49. Mazlum, S. C. (2019). Küresel iklim politikaları. İklim Değişikliği Eğitim Modülleri Serisi, 2.
3Trade Policy for the World of 2030: SDGs and Sustainabilityhttp://www.surdurulebilirkalkinma.gov.tr/dokumine/
4EU Trade Agreements; Modernisation of the EU-Turkey Customs Unionhttps://ticaret.gov.tr/dis-iliskiler/avrupa-birligi/gumruk-birliginin-guncelleme-sureci https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/2568811 https://www.ikv.org.tr/images/files/Modernizing_the_EU_Turkey_Customs_Union.pdf
5Trade and Development Policy
6Greening Global Supply Chains
7Green Economy and Trade (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)https://ticaret.gov.tr/dis-iliskiler/yesil-mutabakat/ab-sinirda-karbon-duzenleme-mekanizmasi https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/2438805 https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2023-07/20230714%20Q%26A%20CBAM_0.pdf https://www.skdturkiye.org/files/yayin/sinirda-karbon-duzenleme-mekanizmasi.pdf https://www.pwc.com.tr/tr/medya/kose-yazilari/gokhan-yurdakul/sinirda-karbon-duzenlemesi-ve-ab-ticaretine-etkileri.html
8Corporate Sustainability
9Greening of the SME'shttps://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/af5e014f-af83-11e8-99ee-01aa75ed71a1 https://turkonfed.org/tr/detail/3814/yesil-donusumde-riskler-firsatlar-ve-beklentiler
10Trade, Renewable Energy and Environmenthttps://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/fsecon/issue/72567/1068817 https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=International_trade_in_products_related_to_green_energy https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/wtr10_richards_herman_e.htm https://www.iea.org/reports/renewables-2022 https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/renewable-energy_en https://www.irena.org/Publications/2022/Mar/World-Energy-Transitions-Outlook-2022 https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/energy-systems-integration/hydrogen_en https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2022%3A230%3AFIN&qid=1653033742483 https://www.iea.org/energy-system/low-emission-fuels/hydrogen
11Turkiye's Action Plan and Green Dealhttps://ticaret.gov.tr/dis-iliskiler/yesil-mutabakat https://ticaret.gov.tr/data/60f1200013b876eb28421b23/MUTABAKAT%20YEŞİL.pdf https://ticaret.gov.tr/data/643ffd6a13b8767b208ca8e4/YMEP%202022%20Faaliyet%20Raporu.pdf https://ticaret.gov.tr/dis-iliskiler/yesil-mutabakat/yesil-mutabakat-eylem-plani-ve-calisma-grubu/yesil-mutabakat-eylem-plani-yillik-faaliyet-raporu
12Integration to Green Deal Trade Policies
13Role-playingReading list in assigned role playing assignments
14Role-playingReading list in assigned role playing assignments
Resources
1. Avrupa Yeşil Mutabakatı Kapsamında Yeşil Ekonomi, Editör:Sezgin, Funda H., Yüksel Acı, Esra, Atabay Kusçu, Rana, Nobel Yayınevi, Basım sayısı:1, Sayfa Sayısı 456, 2021. 2. Yeşil Mutabakat Eylem Planı, Ticaret Bakanlığı, Temmuz 2021, https://ticaret.gov.tr/data/60f1200013b876eb28421b23/MUTABAKAT%20YEŞİL.pdf 3. AB Yeşil Mutabakatı, Temel Unsurları ve Yol Haritası, İKV Yayınları, Ekim 2021, İstanbul, https://www.ikv.org.tr/images/files/AB_Yesil_Mutabakati_Temel_Unsurlari_ve_Yol_Haritasi.pdf 4. Eren, Mesut, Avrupa Ekonomik Entegrasyonu ve Avrupa'nın Yeşil Geleceği, İKV Yayınları, Ağustos 2021, İstanbul, https://www.ikv.org.tr/images/files/AVRUPANIN%20YEŞİL%20GELECEĞİ%20KİTABI%20200821.pdf
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Avrupa Komisyonu web sitesi, https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en EU, Implementing the European Green Deal: Handbook for Local and Regional Governments, 2022, https://cor.europa.eu/en/engage/studies/Documents/European%20Green%20Deal%20Handbook.pdf Hessel, Anne, A Climate Pact for Europe: How to Finance the Green Deal, October 2021, Bristol University Press; First edition, 142 pages

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında teorik bilgileri tanımlar.
X
2
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında gerekli matematiksel ve istatistiki yöntemleri anlatır.
X
3
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında gerekli en az bir bilgisayar programı kullanır.
X
4
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında gerekli olan mesleki yabancı dil yeterliliğini gösterir.
X
5
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında projeler hazırlar ve takım çalışmalarını yönetir.
X
6
Mesleki alanda yaşam boyu öğrenmenin gerekliliği bilinciyle bilim ve teknolojideki gelişmeleri izleyerek kendini sürekli yenileyip edindiği bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel olarak değerlendirir.
X
7
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında teorik ve uygulamaya yönelik bilgileri kullanır
X
8
En az A1 düzeyinde bir yabancı dili kullanarak güncel teknolojileri takip eder, sözlü / yazılı iletişim kurar
9
Örgüt / kurumsal, iş ve toplumsal etik değerlerini benimser ve kullanır.
X
10
Topluma hizmet duyarlılığı çerçevesinde, sosyal sorumluluk ilkelerini benimser ve gerektiğinde inisiyatif alır.
X
11
Disiplinler arası çalışmalar yürütebilmek için farklı disiplinlerde (ekonomi, finans, sosyoloji, hukuk, işletme) temel bilgileri ve verileri analiz ederek alanında kullanır.
X
12
Öğrenciler, küresel ticaret, ihracat-ithalat işlemleri, gümrük işlemleri ve dış ticaretin finansmanı alanlarında uzmanlık elde eder.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report12020
Term Project7214
Presentation of Project / Seminar11010
Quiz11111
Midterm Exam12020
General Exam13030
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan11010
Total Workload(Hour)157
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(157/30)5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
GREEN DEAL, SUSTAINABLE TRADE and TURKEY’s INTEGRATIONULF3114306Fall Semester3+035
Course Program

Salı 13:30-14:15

Salı 14:30-15:15

Salı 15:30-16:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Rana ATABAY KUŞÇU
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Rana ATABAY KUŞÇU
Assistant(s)RA. Gülsena SAMSUNLU
AimEU-(TR)ADE seeks to provide research and teaching experience for university students and academicians in European Union studies, specifically on the EU Green Deal and sustainable trade. In doing this, the project aims to develop EU-related subjects in the curriculums, and therefore, to enhance the EU dimension of the disciplines covered by Istanbul Medipol University.
Course ContentThis course contains; EU’s New Roadmap: Green Deal within the Scope of Sustainable Trade,Climate Change and EU Policies,Trade Policy for the World of 2030: SDGs and Sustainability,EU Trade Agreements; Modernisation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union,Trade and Development Policy,Greening Global Supply Chains,Green Economy and Trade (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism),Corporate Sustainability,Greening of the SME's,Trade, Renewable Energy and Environment,Turkiye's Action Plan and Green Deal,Integration to Green Deal Trade Policies,Role-playing,Role-playing.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Have information about the historical development, structure, functioning, policies, agencies, and decision-making mechanisms of the EU.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
1.1. Knows the historical events and understands the processes that led to the establishment of the European Union.
1.2. Explains the institutional structure of the EU, the duties of the main institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, European Council, European Central Bank, etc.) and the relationship between them.
2. Will be able to better understand today's dynamics between economy and environment within the framework of sustainable development goals and gain an environmentalist perspective in trade.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
2.1. Gain knowledge about the EU's environmental policies, waste management and environmental sustainability.
2.2. It comments on how the EU's trade policies are aligned with environmental and sustainability standards and how environmental concerns are addressed.
3. Interprets the current and potential challenges faced by international organizations, especially the EU, regarding the economy and environment, with social, political, and economic information.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
3.1. Understands the impact of the EU's trade policies on sustainability, environment and human rights.
3.2. Interprets the balance between social and economic development and environmental sustainability.
3.3. Understands the importance of supporting the transition to a green economy to promote a sustainable future.
4. Learn about the EU Green Deal, decarbonisation, international trade, market convergence, net zero financing, and other environmental and trade policies.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
4.1. Gain an idea about how the Green Deal will contribute to the EU's goal of a carbon-free economy by 2050.
4.2. Explains the EU's carbon reduction targets and the strategies it follows to achieve these targets.
4.3. Have information about the Green Deal Border Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
5. Learn the historical context of EU-Türkiye relations, particularly the Customs Union Agreement.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
5.1. Explains Türkiye's harmonization process with EU policies and legislation.
5.2. Gain information about the effects of the Customs Union on Türkiye's free trade with the EU.
6. Learn about Türkiye's Green Deal Action Plan, which was announced in July 2021.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
6.1. Explains how Türkiye's Green Deal goals are coordinated and cooperated with the EU and other international stakeholders.
6.2. The Green Deal Action Plan learns how to monitor and evaluate policy and practice changes.
6.3. Evaluates the effectiveness of the Green Deal Action Plan.
6.4. According to the content of the Green Deal Action Plan, he/she learns which subjects the plan covers.
7. Examines the history of the Green Deal as well as the potential and difficulties that await Turkey throughout the Action Plan's implementation phase.10, 14, 15, 16, 19, 5A, F
7.1. Comments on the new business opportunities created by the transition to a green economy for Türkiye.
7.2. Interprets the effects of the Green Deal on Türkiye's economy and industries.
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1EU’s New Roadmap: Green Deal within the Scope of Sustainable Trade
2Climate Change and EU PoliciesGordon, David and Patterson, Mathew (2017), “Climate Change”, in Beeson, Mark and Bisley, Nick (eds.) Issues in 21st Century World Politics, New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 3rd ed, p. 141-157. Busby, J. (2018). Warming World: Why Climate Change Matters More than Anything Else. Foreign Aff., 97, 49. Mazlum, S. C. (2019). Küresel iklim politikaları. İklim Değişikliği Eğitim Modülleri Serisi, 2.
3Trade Policy for the World of 2030: SDGs and Sustainabilityhttp://www.surdurulebilirkalkinma.gov.tr/dokumine/
4EU Trade Agreements; Modernisation of the EU-Turkey Customs Unionhttps://ticaret.gov.tr/dis-iliskiler/avrupa-birligi/gumruk-birliginin-guncelleme-sureci https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/2568811 https://www.ikv.org.tr/images/files/Modernizing_the_EU_Turkey_Customs_Union.pdf
5Trade and Development Policy
6Greening Global Supply Chains
7Green Economy and Trade (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)https://ticaret.gov.tr/dis-iliskiler/yesil-mutabakat/ab-sinirda-karbon-duzenleme-mekanizmasi https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/2438805 https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2023-07/20230714%20Q%26A%20CBAM_0.pdf https://www.skdturkiye.org/files/yayin/sinirda-karbon-duzenleme-mekanizmasi.pdf https://www.pwc.com.tr/tr/medya/kose-yazilari/gokhan-yurdakul/sinirda-karbon-duzenlemesi-ve-ab-ticaretine-etkileri.html
8Corporate Sustainability
9Greening of the SME'shttps://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/af5e014f-af83-11e8-99ee-01aa75ed71a1 https://turkonfed.org/tr/detail/3814/yesil-donusumde-riskler-firsatlar-ve-beklentiler
10Trade, Renewable Energy and Environmenthttps://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/fsecon/issue/72567/1068817 https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=International_trade_in_products_related_to_green_energy https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/wtr10_richards_herman_e.htm https://www.iea.org/reports/renewables-2022 https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/renewable-energy_en https://www.irena.org/Publications/2022/Mar/World-Energy-Transitions-Outlook-2022 https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/energy-systems-integration/hydrogen_en https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2022%3A230%3AFIN&qid=1653033742483 https://www.iea.org/energy-system/low-emission-fuels/hydrogen
11Turkiye's Action Plan and Green Dealhttps://ticaret.gov.tr/dis-iliskiler/yesil-mutabakat https://ticaret.gov.tr/data/60f1200013b876eb28421b23/MUTABAKAT%20YEŞİL.pdf https://ticaret.gov.tr/data/643ffd6a13b8767b208ca8e4/YMEP%202022%20Faaliyet%20Raporu.pdf https://ticaret.gov.tr/dis-iliskiler/yesil-mutabakat/yesil-mutabakat-eylem-plani-ve-calisma-grubu/yesil-mutabakat-eylem-plani-yillik-faaliyet-raporu
12Integration to Green Deal Trade Policies
13Role-playingReading list in assigned role playing assignments
14Role-playingReading list in assigned role playing assignments
Resources
1. Avrupa Yeşil Mutabakatı Kapsamında Yeşil Ekonomi, Editör:Sezgin, Funda H., Yüksel Acı, Esra, Atabay Kusçu, Rana, Nobel Yayınevi, Basım sayısı:1, Sayfa Sayısı 456, 2021. 2. Yeşil Mutabakat Eylem Planı, Ticaret Bakanlığı, Temmuz 2021, https://ticaret.gov.tr/data/60f1200013b876eb28421b23/MUTABAKAT%20YEŞİL.pdf 3. AB Yeşil Mutabakatı, Temel Unsurları ve Yol Haritası, İKV Yayınları, Ekim 2021, İstanbul, https://www.ikv.org.tr/images/files/AB_Yesil_Mutabakati_Temel_Unsurlari_ve_Yol_Haritasi.pdf 4. Eren, Mesut, Avrupa Ekonomik Entegrasyonu ve Avrupa'nın Yeşil Geleceği, İKV Yayınları, Ağustos 2021, İstanbul, https://www.ikv.org.tr/images/files/AVRUPANIN%20YEŞİL%20GELECEĞİ%20KİTABI%20200821.pdf
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Avrupa Komisyonu web sitesi, https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en EU, Implementing the European Green Deal: Handbook for Local and Regional Governments, 2022, https://cor.europa.eu/en/engage/studies/Documents/European%20Green%20Deal%20Handbook.pdf Hessel, Anne, A Climate Pact for Europe: How to Finance the Green Deal, October 2021, Bristol University Press; First edition, 142 pages

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında teorik bilgileri tanımlar.
X
2
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında gerekli matematiksel ve istatistiki yöntemleri anlatır.
X
3
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında gerekli en az bir bilgisayar programı kullanır.
X
4
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında gerekli olan mesleki yabancı dil yeterliliğini gösterir.
X
5
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında projeler hazırlar ve takım çalışmalarını yönetir.
X
6
Mesleki alanda yaşam boyu öğrenmenin gerekliliği bilinciyle bilim ve teknolojideki gelişmeleri izleyerek kendini sürekli yenileyip edindiği bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel olarak değerlendirir.
X
7
Uluslararası ticaret ve finansman alanında teorik ve uygulamaya yönelik bilgileri kullanır
X
8
En az A1 düzeyinde bir yabancı dili kullanarak güncel teknolojileri takip eder, sözlü / yazılı iletişim kurar
9
Örgüt / kurumsal, iş ve toplumsal etik değerlerini benimser ve kullanır.
X
10
Topluma hizmet duyarlılığı çerçevesinde, sosyal sorumluluk ilkelerini benimser ve gerektiğinde inisiyatif alır.
X
11
Disiplinler arası çalışmalar yürütebilmek için farklı disiplinlerde (ekonomi, finans, sosyoloji, hukuk, işletme) temel bilgileri ve verileri analiz ederek alanında kullanır.
X
12
Öğrenciler, küresel ticaret, ihracat-ithalat işlemleri, gümrük işlemleri ve dış ticaretin finansmanı alanlarında uzmanlık elde eder.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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