POLITICS OF CYPRUS
- Course
- INRE419 - POLITICS OF CYPRUS
- Department
- International Relations - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 3 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
The Cyprus problem is one of the longest running disputes at the agenda of the United Nations. It has had a huge impact on the foreign relations of Turkey as well as on her economy. Many attempts to solve the issue has failed for various reasons, leaving the issue as one of the main obstacles in Turkey’s EU accession path. The course will give a historic overview of the Cyprus problem, analyze the past as well as the current strategies used by the Turkish and Greek side at and outside of the negotiation table and assess the impact of different likely scenarios on the future of the island as well as Turkey.
POLITICS OF CYPRUS
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | A Brief History of Cyprus until 1878 |
| Week 3 | Cyprus under British Rule |
| Week 4 | Cyprus towards Independence |
| Week 5 | The Constitutional Breakdown (1960-64) |
| Week 6 | Cyprus towards Partition (1964-74) |
| Week 7 | Post-1974 History - Part One (late 1970s) |
| Week 8 | Midterm |
| Week 9 | Post-1974 History -Part Two (1980s) |
| Week 10 | Post-1974- History -Part Three (1990s) |
| Week 11 | The Annan Plan and Beyond |
| Week 12 | Cyprus in the EU |
| Week 13 | Reunification Prospects |
| Week 14 | Conclusion |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Dodd, Clement (2010) 'The History and Politics of the Cyprus Conflict' Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Learning Outcomes
- L01 The students shall relate domestic developments to global and regional developments. SOLO 4
- L02 The student shall analyze the interplay between national and international dynamics concerning the Cyprus problem. SOLO 4
- L03 The student shall compare Turkish and Greek dynamics in relation to the Cyprus issue. SOLO 4
- L04 The student shall categorize various actors and factors concerning the Cyprus issue. SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
- P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
- P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
- P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
- P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
- P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
- P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
- P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
- P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |