Examination of current issues of importance for the field of comparative politics such as: the expansion and problems of democracy as a political system, democratic consolidation, politics of economic restructuring, governance in an era of economic globalization, and nationalism and inter-cultural conflict. Review of the scope and methods of the field, and of alternate theoretical approaches such as historical sociology, rational choice, political culture and institutionalism.

Introduction to the theoretical tools for foreign policy analysis and the examination of the major contours, concepts, trends and issues of Turkish foreign policy particularly in the post-Cold War era; comprehensive assessment of the key issues and regions for Türkiye and the formulation, conduct and changing priorities of Turkish foreign policy with regards to changes in the global context.

Examination of contemporary issues in international political economy such as: the relationship between states and markets in the contemporary era of globalization; implications of the growing interdependence of economic and political aspects of international relations; international arrangements designed to manage or regulate interstate activities relating to trade, money, resource use, technology and the physical environment; the roles of non-state actors; development patterns of industrialized and developing countries.

Topics will be announced when offered.

Comprehensive coverage of various quantitative methods used in the fields of Political Science and International Relations. Research and publication ethics, modeling techniques with an emphasis on the application of the following methods in the analysis of large-N datasets including panel, survey, cross-sectional and duration data by learning and using an appropriate statistical software program: linear regression analysis, diagnostics and revised models, such as generalized linear model fixing for nonlinearity and heteroskedasticity, limited and categorical dependent variable models including logit, probit,ordinal and mutinomial logit, count dependent variable models and poisson and negative binomial methods, event-history modeling, such as duration and hazard analysis, and selection models.

Examines the major theories and questions in the field of comparative politics with particular emphasis on reviewing and applying the comparative method.

Examines the core theories and questions in the field of international relations with particular emphasis on divergent methodological approaches and their assumptions.

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing and to contemporary everyday Italian culture in order to be able to communicate simply in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: first half of level A1

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing and to contemporary everyday Italian culture in order to be able to communicate simply in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: first half of level A1

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing and to contemporary everyday Italian culture in order to be able to communicate simply in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: first half of level A1

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing and to contemporary everyday Italian culture in order to be able to communicate simply in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: first half of level A1

Develops the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, and the awareness of contemporary everyday Italian culture in order to interact successfully with native speakers of the language in routine situations. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: second half of level A1.

Develops the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, and the awareness of contemporary everyday Italian culture in order to interact successfully with native speakers of the language in routine situations. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: second half of level A1.

Continuation of ITAL 202, designed to widen and deepen language skills in the target language and awareness of cultural differences in order to enable students to carry out communicative tasks related to matters regularly encountered in their life. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: level A2.

Continuation of ITAL 202, designed to widen and deepen language skills in the target language and awareness of cultural differences in order to enable students to carry out communicative tasks related to matters regularly encountered in their life. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: level A2.

Students will be introduced to foundational English skills. Students will learn practical vocabulary, important English phrases and greetings, fundamental grammatical concepts, and basic skills in reading, writing, listening and pronunciation. Students will learn to express important needs and wants in English, make simple requests and use questions in order to build confidence in communication skills.

Students will be introduced to foundational English skills. Students will learn practical vocabulary, important English phrases and greetings, fundamental grammatical concepts, and basic skills in reading, writing, listening and pronunciation. Students will learn to express important needs and wants in English, make simple requests and use questions in order to build confidence in communication skills.

Students will learn upper-elementary and pre-intermediate English grammar and vocabulary through a wide variety of focused practice in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. Students will also begin learning and practicing basic nursing and health-related vocabulary and phrases for successful communication with patients.

Students will learn upper-elementary and pre-intermediate English grammar and vocabulary through a wide variety of focused practice in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. Students will also begin learning and practicing basic nursing and health-related vocabulary and phrases for successful communication with patients.

Students will learn pre-intermediate and intermediate English grammar and vocabulary through a wide variety of focused practice in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. Students will continue learning and practicing essential nursing, medical, and health-related English through readings, role-plays, simulations, and course projects.

Students will learn pre-intermediate and intermediate English grammar and vocabulary through a wide variety of focused practice in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. Students will continue learning and practicing essential nursing, medical, and health-related English through readings, role-plays, simulations, and course projects.

Students will continue improving all skills of English with a focus on academic English and critical thinking in the health-care field. Specifically, students will work to increase vocabulary, comprehend more challenging texts, and present and discuss various health-related topics. Further advanced writing and grammar skills will be emphasized in order to prepare students for professional and higher-educational opportunities.

Introduction to the Kurdish language. To develop the language and skills required for effective communication at the basic level and raise awareness of processes involved in learning to communicate. To learn and use Kurdish in daily interactions and also read and write in Kurdish. To gain the awareness of multiplicity of dialectal varieties of the Kurdish language and to encourage to learn differences between these varieties.

Aiming to increase the possibilities of communication of hearing and speech impaired in society through equipping university students with sign language skills. Differentiating our students in their future careers with this skill.