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.

The Department aspires to be a leader in 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 rightsThe 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.

Mission

Education in EnglishInternational academic staffStudent exchange programs

Internship and practice opportunities abroadDual programs

What do we offer?

Careers in Political Science and International RelationsA 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.

• Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations

• Master of Art in Political Science and International Relations

• Professional Master in European Studies • Professional Master in Political Science and

International Relations

Program Offerings

Master Programs

Master of Art (MA) In Political Science and International

RelationsDuration Two Academic Years (120 ECTS)

The MA is a two-year program designed to follow a Bachelor’s Degree.

PROFESSIONAL MASTER Political Science and International

Relations&

European StudiesDuration One Academic Year (60 ECTS)

 

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 OpinionNationalismInternational Relations TheoryNATO in The 21st Century International Relations and Globalization

Democratization Process in the Balkan Countries Democratization in EuropeComparative Political Studies on the Balkan CountriesInternational Organizations

The History of Idea of Europe

European Security and Defense

Political Institutions of the EU

Economic Development, Policy Analysis and IndustrializationPolitical Economy of Western EuropeTheory of Democracy Modern Comparative Politics Global Geopolitics Ethnicity and Politics Political MarketingNegotiation and Conflict Management

International TerrorismPolitical BehaviorTheory and Practice of Democracy in Europe European Political Systems EU and International Relations Nationalism in Europe

CURRICULUM OF DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MASTER PROGRAMS

ORGANIZATION SCHEME OF THE DEPARTMENT

Head of the Department : Assist. Prof. Dr. Salih Ozcan

Department secretary : M.A. Gentian SkaraFull time instructors:Assist. Prof. Dr. Bekir CinarAssist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet EcirliAssist. Prof. Dr. Ferdinand GjanaM.A. Niuton MulletiM.A. Reina ZenelajM.A. Matilda LikajM.A. Xhafer RakipllariM.A. Alba GerdeciM.A. Ismail Soygenıs

Part time instructors:

LI.M. Bledar MaksutiM.A. Alban TartariM.A. Gladiola PazajM.A. Adem Caliskan

CURRICULUM OF DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSFirst Semester

Code Course Name

PIR 111 Introduction to Political Sciences I

ECO 101 Introduction to Economics I

BUS 131 Behavioral Sciences

BUS 103 Introduction to Business

ENG 105 Advanced English I

BUS 105 Introduction to Law

Code Second Semester

PIR 112 Introduction to Political Sciences II

PIR 114 Civilization History

PIR 116 Constitutional Law

ENG 106 Advanced English II

ECO 102 Introduction to Economics II

PIR 108 Sociology

Code Third Semester

PIR 213 History of Political Thought I

PIR 221 Political and Diplomatic History I

PIR 223 International Relations

PIR 215 Administrative System in Albania

BUS 201 Statistics I

Elective (Foreign Language)

COURSES

Code Fourth Semester

PIR 214 History of Political Thought II

PIR 216 Political History of Albania

PIR 222 Political and Diplomatic History II

PIR 224 International Law

BUS 114 Communication Skills

Elective (Foreign Language)

Code Fifth Semester

PIR 303 Research Methods in Social Sciences

PIR 311 Theory of Democracy

Elective

Elective

Elective (Foreign Language)

Code Sixth Semester

PIR 312 Comparative Politics

PIR 322 EU Institutions and Policies

Elective

Elective

Elective (Foreign Language)

Code Seventh Semester

PIR 423 World Politics

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Code Eighth Semester

PIR 422 Balkan Politics

Elective

Elective

Project

Elective CoursesElective Courses

Code Course Name

FL 201 Turkish I

FL 203 German I

FL 205 Italian I

FL 207 French I

FL 209 Spanish I

FL 202 Turkish II

FL 204 German II

FL 206 Italian II

FL 208 French II

FL 210 Spanish II

PIR 313 Political Sociology

PIR 315 Albanian State and Society

PIR 317 Political Parties in Europe

PIR 321 International Organizations

PIR 327 Socio-Political Movements in the World

PIR 329 Foreign Policy Analysis

PIR 335 Media and Politics

FL 301 Turkish III

FL 303 German III

FL 305 Italian III

FL 307 French III

FL 309 Spanish III

PIR 324 Albanian Foreign Policy

PIR 326 Globalization and Public Policy

PIR 328 Ethics and Politics

PIR 332 Contemporary Political Ideologies

PIR 334 Gender and Politics

PIR 342 International Terrorism & Threat Perception

FL 302 Turkish IV

FL 304 German IV

FL 306 Italian IV

FL 308 French IV

FL 310 Spanish IV

PIR 411 Political Behavior

PIR 421 Political Integration and the European Union

PIR 427 European Security

PIR 441 Current Issues in Albanian Foreign Policy

PIR 443 Human Rights and Humanitarian Interventions

PIR 447 Conflict Resolution & Diplomatic LanguagePIR 412 Nationalism and Ethnic Studies

PIR 426 International Political Economy: Emerging Powers

PIR 428 Migration Policies

PIR 432 USA & European Politics

PIR 434 Politics of Development: Middle East & Africa

PIR 436 Politics of Development: Eurasia & Far East

PIR 448 International Politics of Environment

PIR 462 Current Issues in International Relations

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

• Lectures• Excersises• Presentations • Assignments• Group Debates

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.

STUDENT SURVEYS

SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES ORGANIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT

National and International Conferences

OPEN FORUMS

2011-2012 Modules & Lecturers

Year 1  

First Semester Second Semester

Code Course Name Lecturer Code Course Name Lecturer

PIR 111 Introduction to Political Sciences I S. Ozcan PIR 112 Introduction to Political Sciences 2 S. Ozcan

ECO 101 Introduction to Economics I G. Turan PIR 114 Civilization History R. Zenelaj

BUS 131 Behavioral Sciences M. Likaj PIR 116 Constitutional Law B. Maksuti

BUS 103 Introduction to Business H. Tok ENG 106 Advanced English 2 T. Hagen

ENG 105 Advanced English I T. Hagen ECO 102 Introduction to Economics 2 G. Turan

BUS 105 Introduction to Law B. Maksuti PIR 102 Sociology A. Ecirli

Third Semester Fourth Semester

Code Course Name Lecturer Code Course Name Lecturer

PIR 213 History of Poltical Thought I B. Cinar PIR 214 History of Poltical Thought II B. Cinar

PIR 221 Political and Diplomatic History I R. Zenelaj PIR 216 Political History of Albania Xh. Rakipllari

PIR 223 International Relations A. Ecirli PIR 222 Political and Diplomatic History II R. Zenelaj

PIR 215 Administrative System in Albania M. Likaj PIR 224 International Law A. Gerdeci

BUS 201 Statistics I E.Laci BUS 114 Comunication Skills A.Tartari

  Elective (Foreign Language) Elective   Elective (Foreign Language) Elective

Year 2

Year 3

Third Semester Fourth Semester

Code Course Name Lecturer Code Course Name Lecturer

PIR 301Research Methods in Social Sciences B. Cinar PIR 312 Comparative Politics S. Ozcan

PIR 311 Theory of Democracy S. Ozcan PIR 322 EU Institutions and Policies B. Cinar

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

  Elective (Foreign Language)   Elective (Foreign Language)

Third Semester Fourth Semester

Code Course Name Lecturer Code Course Name Lecturer

PIR 301Research Methods in Social Sciences B. Cinar PIR 312 Comparative Politics S. Ozcan

PIR 311 Theory of Democracy S. Ozcan PIR 322 EU Institutions and Policies B. Cinar

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Elective (Foreign Language) Elective (Foreign Language)

Year 3

PublicationsF. Gjana, EU-NATO Relations, Undefined ContinuityF.Gjana, C. Yenigun, (Editors), Balkans Foreign Affairs and Socio-Culturel Politics

JournalsEuropean Study Journal

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

THANK YOU!