Graduate Program of Area Studies
Head of Department: Assist.Prof.Dr DERYA GÖÇER AKDER
Web address: http://ars.metu.edu.tr/
Ph.D. in Area Studies
Outcomes
- demonstrate leadership in the solution of issues that require an interdisciplinary approach,
- use their knowledge and skills for understanding global problems and making contribution to the solution of these problems,
- improve existing models, theories and methods of Area Studies by advanced scientific methodological applications,
- suggest and develop new approaches, perspectives and policies on Turkey?s multi-dimensional relations with various regions of the world,
- use research methods, especially field research and qualitative research methods, in an advanced level,
- have the skills to efficiently conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthetize and evaluate information gathered from various sources,
- have English proficiency enough for defending their original ideas with regard to their study subject and having effective communication,
- have the skills to understand people with different cultures, religions and life styles, to communicate and work in cooperation with them.
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS600 | DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN AREA STUDIES | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.0 |
| ARS601 | AREA STUDIES | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| ARS602 | RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN AREA STUDIES | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| ARS699 | PH.D DISSERTATION | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 130.0 |
5 elective course(s) approved by the Department of Area Studies.
Total minimum credit (ECTS): 21.00
h/w: hours per week