Graduate Program of Eurasian Studies

Head of Department: Assoc.Prof.Dr. IŞIK KUŞÇU BONNENFANT

Web address: http://www.eas.metu.edu.tr

M.S. with thesis in Eurasian Studies

The program aims to help developing specialist administrative personnel for various institutions on Eurasian region; and to support the studies of Turkish opinion pioneers on this issue.In addition, the program aims to help developing public opinion on the relations between Turkey and the region countries through organization of international and national conferences and seminars.

Outcomes

  • To be knowledgeable about the historical, economic, social, political and cultural aspects of the post-Soviet republics.
  • To contribute to the accumulated knowledge by conducting scientific research about the post-Soviet republics.
  • To participate to international projects on the Eurasian region with their inter-disciplinary points of view.
  • To investigate and analyze the Eurasian region with a broad perspective and updated information.
  • To contribute to the development of Turkey's relations with the Eurasian region.
  • To conduct research in their fields with ethical awareness and responsibility.
  • To have efficient presentation skills.

Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
EAS500PROTHESIS SEMINAR00.000.0010.0
EAS502THE POL. OF STATE BUILDING IN EURASIA33.000.008.0
EAS509INTRODUCTION TO POST-SOVIET STUDIES33.000.008.0
EAS519RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS33.000.008.0
EAS599MASTER THESIS00.000.0050.0

4 elective course(s) approved by the Department of Eurasian Studies.

Total minimum credit (ECTS): 21.00


h/w: hours per week