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Political Science (B.A.)

Political Science aims to help the students to acquire and develop critical thinking about the concepts and institutions of the state including political power, sovereignty, political regimes, democracy, history of political thought, political parties, electoral systems, and public opinion. The program focuses on the laws, structures, beliefs, cultures, historical processes and practices which are influential for the emergence of national and international political artefacts. Thus, the program analyses and evaluates different political structures in various political systems.

General Information

The main aim of the Political Science undergraduate program is to provide information regarding all sub-branches of the science of politics and, at the same time, equip them with the general principles of Political Science. For this reason, the program offers common courses with other departments and programs of the Faculty during the first and the second year. Along with these courses, students are provided with the opportunity of taking elective courses from other faculties. In general a semester is evaluated on the basis of homework, quizzes, a mid-term, and a final examination. During the third and the final year, there are projects focusing both on theory and application which develop students’ analysis and problem solution skills.

Accreditations

FIBAA: Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation
Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation
https://www.fibaa.org/

Education

All courses and examinations offered at the program are held in English. Therefore the students find opportunity to improve their foreign language skills which enable them to participate actively in academic and social activities. Another important feature of the program is the existence of small classes which enables one-to-one interaction and supervision between the student, instructor and the academic advisor. Thus the program enables the students to develop self-confidence, participatory attitudes and critical thinking. The academic team in the program is cosmopolite and consists of members who are willing to help students to achieve their goals.

Facilities

The program students have access to six computer labs with Internet connections free of charge. The use of video, projector, computer and internet in multimedia classes provide the students with an effective learning environment enhancing their creativity. Regularly updated textbooks and lesson plans help the students to follow latest developments in relevant areas. In addition, a fully-equipped health center, modern dorms, a sports complex, a swimming pool, restaurants, the library, post-office, and bookstore located on the campus help students meet their social and cultural needs.

Career Opportunities

Our successful graduates will be able to pursue their postgraduate studies at various MA programs. They will also be appropriate candidates to be employed as experts with various kinds of positions in scientific research activities, public service and political activities and organizations. Additionally, the program helps the students to develop abilities and skills as reading, writing, analysing, and criticising. They will also acquire the ability to present a scientific topic, participate in a discussion and use internet for social and academic purposes which will all increase their chance to be employed by the private sector.

Contact

Tel: +90 392 630 1401
Fax: +90 392 365 1017
E-mail: fbe@emu.edu.tr
Web: ir.emu.edu.tr

Please contact to department and/or faculty for detailed information about courses.

Ref. Course Code Course Title Lec. Lab Tut. Credit ECTS Syl.
Semester 1
1A711 PSIR101 Introduction to Global Politics - - - 3 6
1A712 ECON101 Introduction to Economics - I 3 - 1 3 7
1A713 MGMT171 Introduction to Information Technology - I 3 - 1 3 5
1A714 MATH105 Mathematics for Arts and Social Sciences 3 1 1 3 6
1A715 ENGL181 Academic English - I 5 1 - 3 4
1A715 ENGL191 Communication in English - I 3 1 - 3 4
1A716 HIST280 Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkilap Tarihi 2 - - 2 2
1A716 TUSL181 Turkish as a Second Language 2 - - 2 2
Semester 2
1A721 PSIR104 Introduction to Political Science - - - 3 6
1A722 PSIR120 Introduction to Law - - - 3 7
1A723 ECON102 Introduction to Economics - II 3 - 1 3 7
1A724 PSIR172 Applied Skills for Political Sicence&International Relations 3 - - 3 6
1A725 ENGL182 Academic English - II 5 1 - 3 4
1A725 ENGL192 Communication in English - II 3 - 1 3 4
Semester 3
1A731 PSIR201 Theory and Practice of International Relations - - - 3 6
1A732 PSIR203 Politics and Society - - - 3 6
1A733 PSIR205 Political History of Europe - I 3 - - 3 6
1A734 STAT201 Statistics - I 3 1 - 3 6
1A735 MGMT211 Business Communication 3 - - 3 6
Semester 4
1A741 PSIR206 Political History of Europe - II 3 - - 3 6
1A742 PSIR210 International Organizations - - - 3 7
1A743 PSIR212 Comparative Politics - - - 3 7
1A744 PSIR220 Research Design - - - 3 6
1A745 UE01 University Elective - I 3 - - 3 4
Semester 5
1A751 PSIR303 Territorial Politics 3 - - 3 6
1A752 PSIR307 History of Political Thought 3 - - 3 7
1A753 PSIR309 Political Culture 3 - - 3 6
1A754 MGMT101 Introduction to Business - I 3 - - 3 6
1A755 FINA319 International Financial Institutions and Policies 3 - - 3 5
Semester 6
1A761 PSIR308 Contemporary Political Thought 3 - - 3 7
1A762 PSIR310 Politics of Development - - - 3 7
1A763 UE02 University Elective - II 3 - - 3 4
1A764 AE01 Area Elective - I 3 - - 3 6
1A765 AE02 Area Elective - II 3 - - 3 6
Semester 7
1A771 PSIR401 Contemporary Political Ideologies - - - 3 7
1A772 PSIR409 Politics of Transition and Civil Society - - - 3 7
1A773 AE03 Area Elective - III 3 - - 3 6
1A774 AE04 Area Elective - IV 3 - - 3 6
1A775 UE03 University Elecitive - III 3 - - 3 4
Semester 8
1A781 PSIR406 Political Participation - - - 3 6
1A782 PSIR412 Topics in World Politics - - - 3 6
1A783 AE05 Area Elective - V 3 - - 3 6
1A784 AE06 Area Elective - VI 3 - - 3 6
1A785 AE07 Area Elective - VII 3 - - 3 6
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