POLS 101 Political Science I (3,0)3
This course introduces basic political concepts and addresses a wide range of political issues. Topics include political theory, ideologies, legitimacy, and sovereignty in democratic and authoritarian systems. The objective of this course is to be able to discuss a variety of issues inherent in all political systems and draw logical conclusions in evaluating these systems.
POLS 102 Political Science II (3,0)3
This course is a continuation of POLS 101. It aims to teach students the Comparative Approach to politics. It is also an introduction to different sub-fields of political science including the study of the development of the Modern State, political regimes, public policies, political participation with a particular focus on parties, social movements and revolutions.
POLS 104 Introduction to Law (3,0)3
The course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of law, and branches and organization of the law , and discusses the judiciary on a comparative perspective.
POLS 106 Introduction to Public Administration (3,0)3
The main objective of the course is to help student acquire a basic understanding of the concepts related to public administration. The course will define and discuss historical perspectives, concepts, ideas, administrative values, and intellectual frameworks that are fundamental to understanding contemporary public administration. The historical, institutional, and political context of the field will be examined as well as current trends and issues. Students will be expected to gain a sense of view of the role of public administration in the governmental system.
POLS 201 National Governments and Political Institutions (3,0)3
A basic study of types of political and control systems, and organs of the government, interrelations between the government, civil service, political parties, with reference to EU is going to be undertaken. Governmental systems and issues associated are analyzed on a comparative perspective.
POLS 203 Law and Politics (3,0)3
This course examines competing conceptions of the rule of law from the perspectives of constitutional history, legal reasoning and political theory. It aims to question the narratives held to analyze the discrepancies and meaningful dependencies between law and politics.
POLS 204 Constitutional Law (3,0)3
The course basically concentrates on the constitutional political systems and significance attributed to constitutions in the modern states. A comparative perspective is taken and examples are provided from different constitutions in the world, giving due emphasis on the rule of law and human rights and protection of individual vis-à-vis the abuses of power. Social and economic rights and their protection and basic institutions of the state systems are discussed.
POLS 205 Leadership and Administration (3,0)3
This course is designed to introduce the concept of leadership and the role and responsibilities of the political executive in bureaucratic systems. Theories of leadership and practical implications will be discussed through some select case studies.
POLS 207 Political Economy (3,0)3
The course will be divided in two parts. In the first part it will focus on fundamental schools of political economics. The second part will be dedicated to the analysis of the impact of economic life on government behaviors in study cases. The course will consider “economy” as one of the main dynamics of political change.
POLS 208 European Studies (3,0)3
The course aims to provide an interdisciplinary overview of the European culture, history and political life. It will be organized around three axes of study:Histories and memories of EuropeEuropean identity and civilization European governance and polity
POLS 209 Administrative Law (3,0)3
Nature and functions of administrative law are clarified. A judicial review of governmental processes and procedures are discussed, leading theoretical perspectives and practices in the field are accounted for. A comparative application of administrative law in different countries is also emphasized.
POLS 301 Modern State and Bureaucracy (3,0)3
The course relates governmental organization to bureaucracies in modern states. Theories of bureaucracy, Weberian discussions, pluralist theories and emerging trends in the organizational design are elaborated on, issues associated with bureaucracies are analyzed.
POLS 302 Environmental Policies and Administration (3,0)3
The course introduces the student to environmental policy development and administrative management f environmental problems; the analysis of basic ecological and other scientific factors that characterize most environmental problems, including problems such as pollution, ozone depletion, global warming and climate change, sustainable development and environmental protection.
POLS 304 Comparative Political Systems (3,0)3
This course is a general introduction to the concepts, theories, and content of comparative politics. The focus throughout this course will be on linking general concepts to empiric cases. The objectives of the course are to use the various theoretical and methodological tools of comparative politics to understand political processes in various countries and regions, to be able to develop a critical thinking, to articulate reasoned perspectives for political analysis.
POLS 309 Public Policy (3,0)3
The main objective of the course will be giving the students the necessary knowledge and intellectual skills for understanding the processes of decision making and decision implementation in governmental structures. The student is therefore expected to learn the general theories and specific concepts of the field and make relevant interpretations regarding different problems of modern public policy and public management.
POLS 315 Political communication (3,0)3
This course is about the process by which political actors campaign, strategize and govern in a mass mediated environment, particularly through the process whereby rhetorical strategies are developed, adapted and evaluated in a mediated context. The process of media decision-making will also be analyzed. The course aims to understand the ways in which language and symbols operate, how that process has changed over time, and how changes in the media have defined and influenced those changes.
POLS 401 History of Political Thought I (3,0)3
History of Political Thought I will be consecrated to the study of classical political philosophy up to the 1789 French revolution. The students will be expected to comprehend the ideas of some specific periods, particularly the fundamental works of major Greek and Roman philosophers (Plato, Socrates, Aristo), religious philosophy (St Augustin, St Thomas of Aquin), medieval and renaissance philosophies (Ibn Khaldun, Machiavel) and Age of Enlightenment (Rousseau, Diderot, Montesquieu). The course will focus on each period within its own context and consider their social and political realities as well.
POLS 402 Human Rights in world politics (3,0)3
The concept of “human rights”; analysis of human rights from historical and political perspective; issues of universality; human rights norms, religion and cultural diversity; the means of creating and enforcing human rights law; human rights organizations; the role of non-governmental organizations in fighting and publicizing human rights violations; the relationship between human rights and national security; an examination of the European and American regional human rights systems.
POLS 403 Local Government (3,0)3
The course examines the raison d’etre for the local government and their role in upholding participatory democracy. Analysis of relations between central and local governments, delegation of power, the basic functions of local administrations constitute the subject matter of the course.
POLS 405 Political Structures and Analysis (3,0)3
An introduction to the different understandings of the concept ‘structure’, with specific emphasis upon its relevance for politics: a binary opposition underlying culture and escaping human awareness (Structuralism); rules and resources which are both the medium and outcome of human action (Giddens); the contingent connection of elements, either within a social system or connecting this system with it environment (Luhmann).
POLS 406 European Union Development (3,0)3
This course is consecrated to the study of the European Union both as a stage of a regionalization movement and as an institutional framework. It will contain historical, theoretical and institutional aspects of the development process of the EU starting from the post Second World War context until today.
POLS 409 Political Structure and Analysis (3,0)3
This course is designed to review the main structure of the European political systems and to analyze their relationship with the social structure. For this purpose, we shall discuss respectively the judicial, executive and legislative organs of European countries before elaborating the influence of the European Union over the national political systems. The different forms and roles of political parties will be the next issue to be raised during two consecutive sessions. The course will be concluded by discussions on public policies and civil initiatives.
POLS 411 Organization Theory in Public Context (3,0)3
This course studies the world of organizations from a public context perspectives. Specifically organization theories as applied to public organizations will the focus of attention, basic concepts such as individual and group behavior and administrative processes of leadership, motivation, communication and organization development and change will be covered.
POLS 416 Issues in Administration and Politics (3,0)3
In the course some selected contemporary issues of the fields of public administration and politics are discussed and critically evaluated. Issues will be selected on the basis of their relevance to the times and thus will be changing accordingly, and their significance in shaping public administration and political systems are elaborated.
POLS 418 History of Political Thought II (3,0)3
As a follow up course of History of Political Thought I takes this topic from 1789 and updates it. This second version will adapt the same methodology of approaching main ideas of different periods within their specific social and political contexts. The course will discuss main political ideas and ideologies that were developed between 19th and 21st centuries (Mill, Constant, Marx, Gramsci...). It will give a particular attention to the learning of some key concepts and thoughts that still influence today’s political life and activities.
POLS 419 Research Methods (3,0)3
The course examines issues and methods of social science research. It covers basic aspects of the philosophy of science, the logic of scientific inquiry, methodological traditions. A wide range of research methods that social scientists employ in attempting to understand the social world is described and evaluated. The course provides students with an understanding of the relationship between theory and method.
POLS 420 Research Project (3,0)3
Independent study on special topics of interest to the student under the direction of a faculty member approved by the department head.
GOV 401 Governance (3,0)3
One of the most important political changes of the last three decades has been the erosion of traditional bases of political power. Thus, the legitimacy of the nation-state as well as the state bureaucracy which are considered as inefficient, are questioned and challenged by different actors. New forms of agenda setting, policy making and implementation procedures, which will include various non-state actors such as NGOs, autonomous agencies, corporations, supranational organizations are needed. Governance, an old but revived word, signifies these new modalities of co-government.
SCI 101 Introduction to the social sciences (3,0)3
This course is designed to introduce to the broad field of the social sciences. This course will utilize an interdisciplinary approach to study. The objectives are: to obtain an understanding of the scientific method and its application to the study of the various social science disciplines, to develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the studies of human and societal behavior and to obtain a familiarity with the individual disciplines of social science and how they relate to contemporary issues.
SOCY 211 Sociology (3,0)3
An introduction to the thought of some of the major sociologists or social theorists: Comte, Spencer, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Parsons, Elias, Giddens, Foucault, Bourdieu, Habermas and Luhmann. Their ideas will be discussed in relation to contemporary issues.
COMP 113 Introduction to computers (3,0)3
Computer hardware and software. System versus application software. Using a modern computing environment. Introduction to word processing. Common and advanced features. Spreadsheets as problem solving tools. Common and advanced features. File management basics. Database management systems; design and implementation. Multimedia databases. Communications/Networks concepts, software and protocols. Electronic mail, conferencing, information access via the World Wide Web.
CIS 303 Management Information Systems (MIS) (2,2)3
This course focuses on the applications of information technology within organizations, particularly the acquisition, development, and implementation of computer-based information systems. It covers planning and the use of information systems by management. Various approaches to developing and building MIS, software tools, end-user computing and information centers in planning strategies and management science.
BUSN 304 Human Resource Management (3,0)3
The course discusses the management of human resources in organizations with an emphasis on public domain. Staffing, appraising, wage and salary administration, job analysis and design, training and development of employees, organized administration and employee relations are analyzed.
BUSN 411 Strategic Management (3,0)3
The course aims at providing the advanced insights of strategic management perspective on key business decisions. The course primarily focuses on corporate strategic planning process, strategy formulation, impact of micro and macro environment on strategic decision making, different layers of strategic decision making viz. Top, Middle and Lower level Management
MARK 301 Principles of Marketing (3,0)3
The course aims at providing the basic concepts of marketing, core concepts of marketing, Ps of marketing mix viz. Product Management Decisions, New Product Development, Product Life Cycle, BCG Matrix, Distribution Management, Role and Functions of Middlemen, Different Middlemen, Different Distribution Strategies, Pricing, Different pricing methods, Steps involved in setting up a price and Promotion Management, Focus on Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Sales Promotion, Direct Marketing, Corporate Communications, Internet etc.
FNAN 306 Bank Management and Operations (3,0)3
The aim of this course is to equip the students with the basic tools of assets and liability management in the commercial banking. The following topics will be covered: changing nature of bank management; a functional overview of international banking and its structure, asset management, liability management, capital adequacy management, liquidity management and bank balance sheet.
FNAN 409 Financial Markets & Institutions(3,0)3
Determinants of interest rates and security valuation. Money markets and bond markets. Mortgage markets and stock markets. Commercial banks, thrift institutions, insurance companies, finance companies and mutual funds. Credit, liquidity and interest rate risks.
ECON 301 Money & Banking (3,0)3
The definition of money, determinants of the supply and demand for money, control over the supply of money, central banking and commercial banking, goals and the efficiency of monetary policies, the Keynesian and Monetarists views of money. Monetary transmission mechanism and monetary approach to balance of payments. Theories of inflation.
ECON 302 Public Finance (3,0)3
Role of government spending and taxation in public policy, budget surplus and deficit, determination of the public sector borrowing requirements (PSBR), privatization and deregulation policies and their effects on the government budget.
ECON 401 History of Economic Thought (3,0)3
The development and analysis of major schools of thought from mercantilism to Adam Smith and from Adam Smith to John Stuart Mill. The first part of the course emphasizes Mercantilism and Physiocracy. The second part of the course deals with the classical theorists starting from Adam Smith and detailed examination of the works of the classicists such as Ricardo, Malthus and Say. The development and study of economic thought from J.S.Mill to Marx to the thinking of modern - day theorists such as Friedman, Galbraith, and Debreu. Special emphasis is given to the Marxist, Marginalist and Neoclassical Schools of thought and a detailed study of Keynesian economics. Also the applicability to present day problems will be discussed.
ECON 406 Economic Integration & European Union (3,0)3
Types of economic integration; regional trade blocs, free trade areas, common markets and customs union; the origins of the EU; the structure of the EU; the single market goal; fiscal harmonization; common agricultural policies; the social charter; European Monetary Union (EMU); the exchange rate mechanism (ERM). The impact of the EU on Turkey and the TRNC.
IR 203 Political History I (3,0)3
This course will analyze the origins of the current world system starting from the age of revolutions in late 18th century until the beginning of the First World War. This analysis will comprise the industrial revolution, American and French revolutions, the rise of nationalism and Nation-states, and, last not but least, the foundation of new Empires in certain occidental countries.
IR 204 Political History II (3,0)3
The course intends to give students an analytical overview of the world affairs of the 20th century. For this reason, the course will not only consist of a chronological presentation of events and will not only discuss the history of States and of their relations with each other. Social transformations within State borders will also be studied. In this course particular attention will be given to three axes of study:The reasons and consequences of the first World War,The origins of the polarized World and the Second World War,The construction of the post-war system (the so called “Cold War”) and its dissolution. Within the framework of the third axe, the emergence of the Third World countries and their impacts on world politics will also be examined.
IR 301 International Organizations I (3,0)3
The course aims to provide an understanding of the nature, structure and functions of International Organizations, ranging from regional organizations including the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to global organizations such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
IR 302 International Organizations II (3,0)3
This course is a continuation of IR 301 International Organizations I. It studies in greater depth the work and influence of International Organizations in issues such as world security, international law, economic development, social welfare, and their role in the government of the modern world.
IR 303 International Law I (3,0)3
The course aims to provide a knowledge of principles of international law and their application in state relations and in relations with international institutions. This involves a study of the nature, theories and sources of international law, the relationship between national law and international law, state and government recognition, international legal personality, human rights, state responsibility, and the treatment of aliens. This course is followed by IR 304 International Law II.
IR 304 International Law II (3,0)3
This course is a continuation of IR 303 International Law I. It studies further the role of international law in matters such as jurisdiction, immunity from jurisdiction, international treaties, sovereignty, state succession, self determination, territorial rights to land, sea and air space, and international institutions.IR 307 European Integration and EU Law (3,0)3
The study of EU Law permits students to explore the features of the EU's legal order, which currently binds 27 European states. This legal framework, which has no equivalent at the international level, has given the EU considerable political and economic weight in the world. The course will address issues such as the legal rules governing the functioning of the EU, the fundamental principles which underpin the law of the EU, some of the substantive laws in the EU such as the 'Four Freedoms' (freedom of movement of goods, persons, services and capital), and the decision-making procedures which affect the daily life of EU citizens. The course will also refer to the inherent tensions between national and EU interests and their interaction.
IR 308 Middle East Politics (3,0)3
A survey of Middle East history, politics, culture and society from the 16th century to the modern times, great power competition in the Middle East; colonialism; formation of modern states; the impact of Islam and Arab nationalism on the politics of the Middle East; regional violence; the role of oil.
IR 402 Theory and Practice of International Relations (3,0)3
One, or several, of the approaches discussed in IR 201 and IR 202 will be applied to several contemporary issues. The course aims to familiarize students with the critical use of theoretical frameworks.
IR 403 Turkish Foreign Affairs (3,0)3
Current developments and issues in Turkey's foreign relations; NATO; the Aegean & Cyprus; foreign relations with Greece & Syria; recent developments in Caucasus-Central Asia region and their impact on Turkish foreign affairs; the Black Sea & the Balkans; Turkey's bid to gain the E.U; E.C.O. and other options in Turkish foreign affairs.
IR 404 International Dispute Settlement (3,0)3
This course aims to provide an understanding of both the theory and practice of international dispute settlement. This involves an analysis of conflict theories and regulations, the role of the United Nations and other third party intermediaries, negotiations, Judicial settlement, and alternative dispute resolution methods, particularly the increasingly important role of arbitration.
IR 407 Global Issues (3,0)3
This course examines particular political issues’ - like social and economical politics, ecology, social movements…- transformations at the age of globalization. In this course globalization will not be considered as a totally new phenomenon but, rather, as the intensification of existing dynamics. The objectives of this course are to analyze common process in world politics and to have a critical approach of dominant discourses.