POL 501 Theories of International Relations (3,0)3
Contending traditional, behavioral, and post-behavioral approaches to the study of international politics; levels of analysis ; utopian and realist approaches; methodological problems in defining the boundaries of the field ; theory and the international system in the late twentieth century.
POL 503 Global Political Economy (3,0)3
Explanation of basic economic concepts and terms important to the field of international political economy; historical treatment of the evaluation of the modern world economy, beginning in the early 19th century; the rise and fall of economic powers over time ; examination of the issue of national competitiveness in the global economy; the sources of international economic inequalities and a critical evaluation of modernization and dependency theories.
POL 505 Leadership and Management (3,0)3
Leadership and management theory and practice, including supervision, trouble-shooting; communication, feedback, learning lessons; teamwork; planning decision-making, organizing, leading, controlling, motivation; strategy, change, vision; mission, objectives, creativity; conflict and stress management. Leadership in politics and management of political institutions.
POL 507 International Politics of Eurasia (3,0)3
The importance of Eurasia in international relations; analysis of the Eurasian super continent in relation to population, energy resources and economic output; the pivotal role of Eurasia in determining the geopolitical strategies and foreign policies of the USA, Russia, China, the European Union, and Turkey; Europe and Turkey as America's essential geopolitical bridgeheads in Eurasia; the implications in international politics of a wider Europe and an enlarged NATO; the collapse of the USSR and the emergence of modern nationalism in Central Asia; China and the New Great Game.
POL 509 Research Methods (3,0)3
Introduction to research design, data collection and data analysis in the social sciences; discussion of experiments, surveys, and other research designs; observation, interviews, questionnaries, and other methods of data collection.
POL 512 Comparative Political Systems (3,0)3
In-depth analysis of the major conceptual and theoretical approaches to comparative political systems; political development and state building; political institutions; patterns and processes of political interaction and participation; patterns of leadership and elite policy; comparisons of political systems in various states; party systems and evolution of party organization; electoral systems and changes in electoral behavior.
POL 511 International Law and Order (3,0)3
The nature, theories and sources of international Law. The application of international law in state relations. The relationship between national and international law, state and government recognition, international legal personality human rights, state responsibility, jurisdiction. International treaties, sovereignty, self-determination territorial rights and international order.
POL 502 Political Theory and Analysis (3,0)3
Historical development of political thought. The nature and sources of political theory; Power and choice; particular emphasis on elite, conflict and pluralist theories of political science; ideology examined as a component of political power; evolution of democratic theory; interaction between the theory and practice of democracy.
POL504 Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution (3,0)3
Types of Crisis. Step in crisis management. Crisis Teams and team work... Planning for crisis, decision making and actions. Conflict management. Applications of negotiation methods, conflict resolution and cooperatives decision-making in issues of public concern; studies in negotiation training, consulting, negotiation process design, conflict analysis, facilitation, consensus-building and mediation; communication and dialogue; problem-solving and negotiation techniques.
POL506 International Politics of the Middle East (3,0)3
A survey of international politics of the Middle East from the treaty of Kuchuk Kaynarcha (1774) to modern times; trade with Asia and Europe; Great Power competition in the Middle East; colonialism; formation of modern states; fundamentalism; the end of the Cold War; regional violence; the role of oil.
POL508 Diplomacy and Turkish Foreign Policy (3,0)3
A broad survey of the history and development of international diplomacy as practiced by nation-states, governments, and by public and private groups and institutions; its basic concepts, strategy and tactics; its role in the formation and execution of foreign policy and the development of nongovernmental, transnational relations; formats of diplomatic correspondence; methods and strategies of conducting diplomatic negotiations. TRNC , Turkish Politics and current issues.
POL 514 The Cyprus Problem & Politics (3,0)3
The nature and sources of Cyprus Problem. Historical development of inter-communal conflicts between Turks and Greeks. The role of the United Nations, Turkey, Greece, USA, UK and other Countries. Negotiations and dispute resolution.
POL 513 EU Politics (3,0)3
Historical development of the EU, sources and objectives. EU institutions and implementation of EU Law and politics.
POL 515 Current Issues in World Politics (3,0)3
New forces in World Politics and the evaluation of the contemporary system. Case Studies of selected problem areas in regional and global politics.
POL 520 Term Project (non-credit)
A substantial term project in the relevant area of interest between 5000-7000 words submitted after the completion of ten courses (30 credits). Term project is graded on success or fail basis.
POL 522 Seminar (non-credit)
A seminar project in the relevant area of interest.
POL 530 Thesis (3,0)3
The length of the thesis must not exceed 50,000 words full supporting bibliography and references. The thesis must be original and reveal the student's ability in investigation and analysis and have a practical application in the world of their profession. The thesis should be on a subject decided upon both by adviser and student. The thesis is required to be defended by the candidate in front of jury. Thesis is graded on success or fail basis.