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PSIR 422 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Energy Politics

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
PSIR 422	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Mehmet Efe BİRESSELİOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s)	Prof. Dr. Mehmet Efe BİRESSELİOĞLU
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	This course will explore the connection between the theory of geopolitics and the concept of energy security in the 21st century’s international arena. The first part of the course will focus on the theory of geopolitics. In this course, geopolitics represents the interplay of natural resources, strategic dominance, and geographic space on the one hand, and the various state and nonstate actors trying to pursue individual, as well as collective, interests on the other. The second part of the course will pay particular attention to the concept of energy security. Energy security has appeared as one of the crucial concepts in governmental agendas around the globe. However, these definitions pay scant attention to the political aspects of energy security. Therefore, the course seeks to determine what energy security really is. Following the study of the theory of geopolitics and the concept of energy security, the third part of the course will focus on developing a more indepth understanding of these themes through an examination of major countries and regions in today’s Eurasian energy scene. We will consider the EastWest energy corridor, focusing on the US, the EU, Russia, Middle East, Caspian Region, China and Turkey as major actors.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; have information about core issues of the theory of geopolitics and the concept of energy security, ability to examine the political and strategic significance of geography, where geography takes into consideration differing locations, their size, and available resources, explore the connection between power and interests, strategic decisionmaking, and geographic space. have ability of understanding rising global demand for energy; concern over the adequacy, reliability, and pricing of energy supplies; the environmental implications of increased use of fossil fuels; the cost of those supplies for both developed and developing economies; trade and capital flows; and global geopolitics, have capacity of assessing the energy security not only from economic angle but also including the political implications,
Course Description	The international nature of energy issues requires energy minors to be familiar with the effective international energy policies in the world. The energy security and geopolitics become the most widely discussed concepts on the supply side at times when resources are diminishing; the economic and social development cannot be maintained without securing accessible, acceptable, and affordable energy supply. Geopolitical competition increases struggle over resources especially in energy transitional periods although energy dialogues continue. Therefore, the international energy policies, laws, institutions, and implementations of major countries will be examined thoroughly in a comparative manner.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction
2	Introduction to Energy Sources I	Related articles will be assigned.
3	Introduction to Energy Sources II	Related articles will be assigned.
4	Introduction to Geopolitics	Related articles will be assigned.
5	Geopolitics of Energy	Related articles will be assigned.
6	Energy Security and Energy Policy Making	Related articles will be assigned.
7	“Resource Curse” and petrostates	Related articles will be assigned.
8	Pipeline Politics	Related articles will be assigned.
9	Midterm Exam
10	Case Study: USA	Related articles will be assigned.
11	Case Study: Russia	Related articles will be assigned.
12	Case Study: European Union	Related articles will be assigned.
13	Case Study: Caspian Sea Region and Middle East	Related articles will be assigned.
14	Case Study: China	Related articles will be assigned.
15	Case Study: Turkey	Related articles will be assigned.
16	Review of the Semester

Course Notes/Textbooks	*All course readings are available at the University Library and as open sources.
Suggested Readings/Materials

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	15
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	1	25
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	25
Final Exam	1	35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury	1	22	22
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	25	25
Final Exam	1	35	35
		Total	169

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes		* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes		1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.		-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations.		-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship.		-	-	X	-	-
4	To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research.		-	-	-	-	X
5	To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically.		-	X	-	-	-
6	To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing.		-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics.		-	-	X	-	-
8	To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.		-	X	-	-	-
9	To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member.		-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations.		-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).		-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.		-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience.		-	-	-	-	-

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

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