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m a i n p u b l i c a t i o n s r e s e a r c h Jean Monnet c o n t a c t

Teaching Interests: European integration, European Foreign Policy, International relations theory, Conflict Resolution Current Courses: · ‘Identity and Foreign Policy of the European Union’ (INTL 447): This course analyzes in-depth three interrelated debates on European integration with their theoretical and policy implications. We begin with an interrogation of the ‘democratic deficit’ problem of the European Union. What standards of democracy should be applicable to the Union? How can the Union institutions and governance structure be further democratized? Secondly, building on the argument that a functioning democracy requires citizens that identify with European institutions, we investigate the debates on the construction of a European identity. How can the peoples of Europe identify more strongly with the European Union and its institutions? What can the European Union do in the construction of an identity as such? And finally, we turn to the discussion of the European Union on the world stage. We analyze the intricate relationship between identity and foreign policy. How and in what ways does the European Union impact world politics? How can it be more effective? Course web-site · ·’Institutions and Politics of the European Union’ (INTL 330): Not a day passes by when the European Union is not discussed in Turkey in one way or another. Yet, most of this discussion centers around the issue of Turkish accession. When it comes to understanding how the institutions of the European Union work and make decisions, and the issue areas and debates that concern European leaders and peoples, there is not enough of a discussion. This course aims to provide students with an informed understanding of the European Union, its history, institutions, and policy-making in different issue areas. Course web-site · ‘Introduction to Political Science’ (INTL 101): This course introduces students to the main concepts and methods of political science, and provide background information on the main fields of study in the discipline, such as political systems, institutions, culture, behavior, political theory, comparative politics, and international relations. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to form informed opinions on various political issues, and be prepared for further study in political science and international relations. Course web-site · ‘Politics of European Integration’ (INTL 533): The students will undertake a theoretically informed study of the European Union institutions and policy-making in key issue areas, such as the monetary union, enlargement, social and environmental policies, redistributive policies, and migration. The course will introduce students to the most recent literature in European Studies, and to the pertinent theoretical and policy debates. Upon completion of the course, the students will have the necessary skills and knowledge base to carry out further academic research on the European Union. Course web-site Previous Teaching Experience: · “Theories of International Politics”, Spring 2004, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey. ·     “Global Governance”, Fall 2003 and Fall 2002, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey. ·     “New Approaches to International Conflict”, Spring 2003, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey. ·     “Global Politics”, Fall 2000, University of Minnesota. ·     “Political Development”, Summer 2000, University of Minnesota ·     “International Relations”, Summer 1999, University of Minnesota.