Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MASTER)

History

The M.A program of International Relations was founded in 2019-2020 in the Nevsehir HBV University. Our program continues its studies in Social Sciences Institute.


Qualification Awarded

The students who have successfully completed a minimum of credits from thought courses delivered within the graduate programme of the department and in related fields and prepared and successfully defended a thesis are given Master's Degree in International Relations.

Level of Qualification

Post Graduate

Specific Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in acceptable fields, Sufficient score from the National Academic Staff & Graduate Education Exam (70 ALES - Equally-weighted), English proficiency, The minimum necessary BA GPA score for applying to International Relations MA Program: 60/100.


Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

The decision of the Academic Council of the Department is valid in the recognition of prior learning. Foreigners who are graduates of foreign universities are required to present Turkish language credential drafted by TOMER.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

To be able to secure the Master of science degree in the field of International Relations, the students are required to successfully complete all compulsory and optional courses (120 ECTS credits in total), have a GPA of at least 70 out of 100 and prepare a master thesis and submit and successfully defend with a passing grade.


Profile of The Programme

As a new dicipline international relations studies in strategic researches and academic studies. In this context our program continues regional studies and our students continue diciplinel studies, evaluate and solve problems in this area. Our students improve their analyze skills and they take selective English lessons.


Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 acquire intellectual infrastructure, which is necessary to make further research in the field of international relations.
PO-2 describe the basic facts and concepts of international relations and relate these to contemporary global issues.
PO-3 acquire necessary knowledge of law for professional substructure.
PO-4 communicate in written and spoken Turkish and to acquire necessary skills to be able to read and write in at least one foreign language.
PO-5 reach the information, in this regard to be able to make research, use databases and other sources
PO-6 comprehend the historical background of political issues and make analytical approaches towards future.
PO-7 deepen the knowledge about national and international institutions which determine the politics
PO-8 To acquire necessary knowledge of foreign language in order to use in academic and professional life
PO-9 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning.
PO-10 To be able to have the awareness concerning the universality of social rights, social justice, and conservation of cultural values.
PO-11 To be able to abide by social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values regarding the collection, interpretation and propagation of data related to international relations.
PO-12 become skilful at maths, econometrics and statistics, making more effective decisions with econometric and statistical analysis. Furthermore, they are capable of predicting the outcomes of these decisions and interpreting the cause and effect relation.
PO-13 To be able to share their field thoughts with experts and non-experts on the responsibilities for the environment they live in and organize projects/activities accordingly.
PO-14 To be able to discuss the political, social and economic causes and results of the transformations experienced in a society or a government.
PO-15 To be able to have adequate knowledge and awareness of globalization and intercultural communication.
PO-16 To be able to use information and communication technologies and software at the minimum level of proficiency of Advanced European Computer Driving License.
PO-17 have information about basic economic topics and indicators.
PO-18 have ability on examining and analyzing the effects of economic policies.
PO-19 tell his/her information or ability by using written, spoken or visual tools.
PO-20 Gain ability to apply research methods and techniques in the social disciplines;
PO-21 Establish effective communication, oral and written; at least one foreign language in general use at the level of the European language portfolio B1.;

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices
TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19 PÇ-20 PÇ-21
1- Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. X X X X X X X X X
2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. X X
1- Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. X X X X X X X
2- Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. X X X X X
3- Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods. X X X X X
1- Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. X X X X X
2-Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. X X X
3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field. X
1- Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. X X
1- Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. X X X X X X
2- Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. X
3- Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. X
4- Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field. X X X X
1- Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. X X X
2- Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes. X X X
3- Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies. X X
Basic Area Competencies-Program Outcomes Matrix (Academic Weighted)
Açıklama PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19 PÇ-20 PÇ-21
In the field of humanities, it develops and deepens their knowledge in the same or different area in a different area based on the license level competences. X X X X X X X X X
Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field of humanities associated and conduct joint studies with different disciplines. X X X X X X X X
In the field of Bachelor of Science, it effectively uses the resources in the relevant field based on the license level competences. X X X X X
It uses the research methods and techniques applied in the fields of humanities, has theoretical and practical information. X X X X
It uses theoretical and practical information in the field of humanities in the field of expertise. X X X X X
Integrates the information in the field of humanities, interpreting, solutions and new information by integrating information from different disciplinary areas. X X X X X
Solutions using the most appropriate research methods and techniques in the field of humanities. X X
The level of expertise acquired in the field of humanities use the society in the direction of increasing education, culture and art level. X X X X
Executes a study that requires expertise in the field of humanities independently. X X
Develops new approaches to the solution of humanities in the field of humanities and the solution of unpredictable complex problems. X X X X X
The studies carried out in the fields of education, culture and arts are individually independently and / or produces responsibility in team work. X X
Leaders in environments that require analyzing problems with the field of humanities; organizes personal, institutional and team work at expertise level. X X
The level of knowledge and practical expertise acquired in the field of humanities, evaluate the knowledge and skills with a critical approach. X X
Directs the learning of the person and groups under the responsibility. X X
The social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical perspective, develops, and moves to change when necessary. X X
The current developments in the field of humanities and the projects carried out with the quantitative and qualitative data and transmits the groups in accordance with the groups other than the field. X X X X X
Develops culture and art sensitivity in society using their knowledge and skills in the field of humanities in the field of humanities. X X
A foreign language communicates oral and written communication using the European Language Portfolio B2 over the general level. X X X X
It uses information and communication technologies with the computer software required at the level required by the humanities field. X X X
Balls the data related to the field of Humanities, the comments, applies and announce the stages, inspects scientific, cultural, artistic, social and ethical values ​​and explain these values. X X X X
Specifies the strategy in the field of humanities, develop policy, plan the implementation stages and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. X X X
It uses the knowledge of expertise and problem solving and implementation skills in the field of humanities in the interdisciplinary studies. X X X





Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYC, Level 7,) ) Basic Field Competencies (Academic Weighted) PROGRAM ÇIKTILARI TYYÇ
PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19 PÇ-20 PÇ-21
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual In the field of humanities, it develops and deepens their knowledge in the same or different area in a different area based on the license level competences. 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field of humanities associated and conduct joint studies with different disciplines. 2 x x x x x x x x x x 2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual In the field of Bachelor of Science, it effectively uses the resources in the relevant field based on the license level competences. 3 x x x x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual It uses the research methods and techniques applied in the fields of humanities, has theoretical and practical information. 4 x x x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It uses theoretical and practical information in the field of humanities in the field of expertise. 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Integrates the information in the field of humanities, interpreting, solutions and new information by integrating information from different disciplinary areas. 2 x x x x x x x x x x 2- Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Solutions using the most appropriate research methods and techniques in the field of humanities. 3 x x x x x x x 3- Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical The level of expertise acquired in the field of humanities use the society in the direction of increasing education, culture and art level. 4 x x x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
COMPETENCES Balls the data related to the field of Humanities, the comments, applies and announce the stages, inspects scientific, cultural, artistic, social and ethical values ​​and explain these values. 1 x x x x x x x 1- Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Specifies the strategy in the field of humanities, develop policy, plan the implementation stages and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 2 x x x x x x 2- Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It uses the knowledge of expertise and problem solving and implementation skills in the field of humanities in the interdisciplinary studies. 3 x x x x x 3- Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Executes a study that requires expertise in the field of humanities independently. 1 x x x x x x x 1- Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Develops new approaches to the solution of humanities in the field of humanities and the solution of unpredictable complex problems. 2 x x x x x x x x 2-Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The studies carried out in the fields of education, culture and arts are individually independently and / or produces responsibility in team work. 3 x x x 3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Leaders in environments that require analyzing problems with the field of humanities; organizes personal, institutional and team work at expertise level. 4 x x Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The level of knowledge and practical expertise acquired in the field of humanities, evaluate the knowledge and skills with a critical approach. 1 x x x x 1- Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Directs the learning of the person and groups under the responsibility. 2 x x Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical perspective, develops, and moves to change when necessary. 1 x x x x x x x x 1- Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The current developments in the field of humanities and the projects carried out with the quantitative and qualitative data and transmits the groups in accordance with the groups other than the field. 2 x x x x x x 2- Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Develops culture and art sensitivity in society using their knowledge and skills in the field of humanities in the field of humanities. 3 x x x 3- Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES A foreign language communicates oral and written communication using the European Language Portfolio B2 over the general level. 4 x x x x x x x x 4- Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It uses information and communication technologies with the computer software required at the level required by the humanities field. 5 x x x Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Our studends with their academic knowledge and research abilities they work academic units and strategic research establishments. The ministry of foreign affairs, European Union units in diffirent ministries, international organisations are diffirent working areas for our students.

Access to Further Studies

The students who have successfully graduated from the International Relations programme may apply to PhD programmes in the field of International Relations or other similar programmes, in case they passed the ALES and English Examination.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ULS 501 POLITICAL H?STORY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
ULS 507 TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
ULS 503 INTERNATIONAL LAW I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
ULS 505 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
ULS 509 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Fall Semester Optional 6
Total:
 30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ULS 502 POLITICAL H?STORY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 508 TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 504 INTERNATIONAL LAW II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 506 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 510 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 5 Spring Semester Optional 6
Total:
 30

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ULS 511 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
ULS 517 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANIZATIONS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
ULS 513 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
SEÇ-1 ELECTIVE LESSON-1 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 12
Total:
 30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ULS 512 SEMINAR 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
ULS 514 TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
ULS 516 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
SEÇ-2 ELECTIVE LESSON-2 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 12
Total:
 30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ULS801 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
ULS 803 RESEARCH IN AREA OF SPECIALIZATION 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
 30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ULS 802 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
ULS 804 RESEARCH IN AREA OF SPECIALIZATION 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
 30

ELECTIVE LESSON-1

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ULS 515 THE CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL HISTORY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ULS 519 FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ULS531 READINGS ON EAST ASIAN POLITICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional
ULS529 MIGRATION STUDIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ULS 521 IN MODERN TURKEY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ULS527 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS AFTER THE COLD WAR 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6

ELECTIVE LESSON-2

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ULS 520 EU INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 532 AFRICA REGIONAL STUDIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 528 CAUCASIAN AND CENTRAL ASIAN STUDIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 526 GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 524 PEACE AND CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 518 INTERNATIONAL SECURTY POLICIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS534 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ULS 530 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, CULTURE, IDENTITY AND MEDIA 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The examination, assessment and grading regulations have been set up for the university by the University Senate and the Department of International Relations is bound by these regulations. Each course is assessed via a midterm exam, a second mid-term exam composed of quizzes, homeworks and assignments, and a final end-of-term exam, with contributions of 30%, 20% and 50% respectively. The marking is made out of 100. Students taking one of the (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) letter grades from a course are considered successful. In order to pass the course, at least 70 over 100 are required.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from the program, it is necessary to take 120 ECTS courses and to be successful in these courses.

Mode of Study

Fulltime

Facilities

In International Relations Programme, the courses are carried out by 1 Professors, 2 Assoc. Professors and 4 Asst. Professors and fully equipped computer halls, projection machines, overhead projectors and slide machines are in service for the use of its students.

Programme Director or Equivalent

NEVSEHIR HACI BEKTAS VELI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 50300 NEVŞEHİR Phone: +90 384 2281110 Fax: +90 383 2152010