GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

2. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Political Science and International Relations at Epoka University began its activity for the first time in 2008-2009 academic year . Currently, at the first cycle studies there are first, second and third classes which continue their education. The first generation of the first cycle will graduate in 2011-12 academic year.

3. Mission The Department aspires to be aleaderin the field of politics and governance by educating its students towards the promotion of: peace and justice equity and sustainability inclusiveness and respect for human rights The Department’s main objective is to provide a balanced education committed to diversity. In addition to courses that orient them to the field, students are given the opportunity to conduct extensive research on such contemporary issues as the European Union, political economy, democratization, human rights, gender and identity politics.

4. What do we offer? Education in English International academic staff Student exchange programs Internship and practice opportunities abroad Dual programs

5. Careers in Political Science and International Relations • A bachelor's degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in center and local governments; • law; • business; • international organizations; • nonprofit associations and organizations; • campaign management and polling; • journalism; • electoral politics; • archivist; • demographer; • diplomat; • foreign affairs analyst; • foreign affairs specialist; • research and university and college teaching. • Political science majors gain analytical skills, administrative competence and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas.

6. Program Offerings • Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations • Master of Art in Political Science and International Relations • ProfessionalMaster in European Studies • ProfessionalMaster in Political Science and International Relations

7. Master Programs Master of Art (MA) In Political Science and International Relations Duration Two Academic Years (120 ECTS) The MA is a two-year program designed to follow a Bachelor’s Degree.

8. PROFESSIONAL MASTER Political Science and International Relations & European Studies Duration One Academic Year (60 ECTS)

9. CURRICULUM OF DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MASTER PROGRAMS Research Methods in Social Sciences Political Theory Strategy And International Relations Political Psychology Public Opinion Nationalism International Relations Theory NATO in The 21st Century International Relations and Globalization Democratization Process in the Balkan Countries Democratization in Europe Comparative Political Studies on the Balkan Countries International Organizations The History of Idea of Europe European Security and Defense Political Institutions of the EU

10. CURRICULUM OF DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MASTER PROGRAMS Economic Development, Policy Analysis and Industrialization Political Economy of Western Europe Theory of Democracy Modern Comparative Politics Global Geopolitics Ethnicity and Politics Political Marketing Negotiation and Conflict Management International Terrorism Political Behavior Theory and Practice of Democracy in Europe European Political Systems EU and International Relations Nationalism in Europe

11. ORGANIZATION SCHEME OF THE DEPARTMENT • Head of the Department : Assist. Prof. Dr. SalihOzcan • Department secretary : M.A. Gentian Skara • Full time instructors: • Assist. Prof. Dr. BekirCinar • Assist. Prof. Dr. AhmetEcirli • Assist. Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Gjana • M.A. NiutonMulleti • M.A. Reina Zenelaj • M.A. Matilda Likaj • M.A. XhaferRakipllari • M.A. Alba Gerdeci • M.A. Ismail Soygenıs

12. Part time instructors: • LI.M. BledarMaksuti • M.A. Alban Tartari • M.A. Gladiola Pazaj • M.A. AdemCaliskan

13. CURRICULUM OF DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

17. Elective Courses

18. TEACHING METHODOLOGY • Lectures • Excersises • Presentations • Assignments • Group Debates

19. STUDENT SURVEYS The Department of Political Sciences and International Relations at Epoka University, organizes the work based on students’ interests. Through various surveys that are made with students, the Department takes into account their appreciation to the academic staff and expectations they have from the department. All this is done in order to achieve a good result in the preparation of students.

20. SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES ORGANIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT

21. National and International Conferences

25. OPEN FORUMS

32. 2011-2012 Modules & Lecturers Year 1

33. Year 2

34. Year 3

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36. Publications F. Gjana, EU-NATO Relations, Undefined Continuity F.Gjana, C. Yenigun, (Editors), Balkans Foreign Affairs and Socio-Culturel Politics Journals European Study Journal

37. STRONG FEATURES • Education in English • International Curricula • International Academic Staff • Internships and practice opportunities abroad • Double Diplomas with Leeds Metropolitan University (United Kingdom) • Exchange Programs

38. THANK YOU!