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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)
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R1-Chapter-1
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2
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Montreux Convention in the Post-Cold War Era
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R1-Chapter-3
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3
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The Black Sea in the "Grand Chessboard"
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SB1-Chapter-1
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4
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The Euro-Atlantic Strategy for the Black Sea
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R1-Chapter-2
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5
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The Black Sea in terms of the goal of "a Europe, whole, free and at peace"
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R2-Chapter-1
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6
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NATO and EU Enlargements in the Black Sea region
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R2-Chapter-2
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7
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NATO`s and the EU`s Partnership Policies in the Black Sea region
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R2-Chapter-2
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8
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The Black Sea in terms of the goals of "Greater Europe", "Near Abroad" and Eurasian Union
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R4-Chapter-1
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9
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Turkish-Russian Cooperation in the Black Sea
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R1-Chapter-4
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10
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Cooperation among the littoral states of the Black Sea
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R1-Chapter-4
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11
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Global and Regional Powers` Policies on the Pipeline Struggle in the Black Sea Region
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R3-Chapter-1
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12
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Global and Regional Powers` Policies on the Frozen Conflicts in the Black Sea Region
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R3-Chapter-2
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13
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Russia-Georgia War
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R4-Chapter-2
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14
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Ukraine Crisis and Ukraine War
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SB2-Chapter-1
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Asst. Prof. Burçin CANAR
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1.Canar, B. (2013). Soğuk savaş sonrasında Karadeniz. Phoenix, Ankara.
R2.Canar, B. (2012). Soğuk savaş sonrasında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri`nin Karadeniz politikası. SBF Dergisi, 67(1), 2012, 49-80.
R3.Asmus, R. D., Dimitrov, K., & Forbrig, J. (eds.). (2004). A new euro-atlantic strategy for the black sea region. the German Marshall Fund of the United States, Washington.
R4.Asmus, R. D. (ed.). (2006). Next steps in forging a euroatlantic strategy for the wider black sea. the German Marshall Fund of the United States, Washington.
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Supplementary Book
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SB1.Brzezinski, Z. (1997). The grand chessboard: American primacy and its geostrategic imperatives. Basic Books.
SB2.Wilson, A. (2014). Ukraine crisis what it means for the west, Yale University Press, New Haven and London.
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Goals
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The Course aims to analyse the global and the regional powers` policies towards the Black Sea, which turned into a geopolitical region and has been the scene of struggle for influence since the dissolution of the USSR.
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Content
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BSEC, Montreux Convention, Grand Chessboard, Euro-Atlantic Strategy for the Black Sea, goal of "a Europe whole, free and at peace", NATO and EU enlargements in the Black Sea region and the Alliance`s and the Union`s partnership policies, goals of "Greater Europe", "Near Abroad" and Eurasian Union, Turkish-Russian cooperation in the Black Sea, cooperation among the coastal countries of the Black Sea, global and regional powers` policies on the pipeline struggle and on the frozen conflicts, Russia-Georgia War and the Ukraine Crisis will be analysed in the course.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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Describes the theoretical and applied knowledge of the field of international relations in depth.
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5
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2
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Interprets basic international problems and current international developments with an interdisciplinary approach.
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-
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3
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Follows the scientific literature and current sources in the field of international relations.
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-
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4
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It develops strategy and policy recommendations based on theoretical approaches and research on international problems.
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-
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5
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Describes the theoretical and applied knowledge of the field of international relations in depth
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5
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6
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Uses the computer technologies necessary to conduct research, obtain and share information.
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4
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7
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Uses acceptable diplomatic and academic English.
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5
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8
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He/she can work individually and as a team member to solve problems arising in international relations.
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-
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9
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It supports the universality of social and cultural rights, gains awareness of social justice, and protects the historical and cultural heritage.
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4
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10
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He/she effectively conveys his/her views, research, and analysis on international relations to the public and higher authorities in written, oral and visual forms.
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