SELECTED ISSUES IN POLITICS OF CYPRUS

Course Description

The course offers a critical examination of the current politico-economic landscape in the island within a broader historical context. It covers major economic, social and political turning points that took place since the end of the 19th century. The major focal point is the Cyprus conflict, its historical evolution, and the role of international as well as local actors involved to resolve (or to perpetuate) it. This requires a multidisciplinary approach and use of different theoretical frameworks, which includes but not limited to nationalism, conflict resolution, international law, geopolitics, and post-colonialism. By the end of the semester the students are expected to write a literature review on a specific dimension of Cyprus politics of their choice, which will provide a basis for an original research.

SELECTED ISSUES IN POLITICS OF CYPRUS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 The course offers a critical examination of the current politico-economic landscape in the island within a broader historical context.
2. 02 It covers major economic, social and political turning points that took place since the end of the 19th century.
3. 03 The major focal point is the Cyprus conflict, its historical evolution, and the role of international as well as local actors involved to resolve (or to perpetuate) it.
4. 04 This requires a multidisciplinary approach and use of different theoretical frameworks, which includes but not limited to nationalism, conflict resolution, international law, geopolitics, and post-colonialism.
5. 05 By the end of the semester the students are expected to write a literature review on a specific dimension of Cyprus politics of their choice, which will provide a basis for an original research.
6. 06 Besides lectures and student presentations, the course involves session(s) with guest lecturers such as researchers, journalists and current and former officials; documentary screenings; and attending conferences organized by various institutions in the island.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 James Ker-Lindsay (2011) The Cyprus Problem: What Everyone Needs to Know. New York: Oxford University Press
2. 02 Ayhan Aktar, Niyazi Kızılyürek, Umut Özkırımlı (eds.) (2010) Nationalism in the Troubled Triangle: Cyprus, Greece and Turkey, Palgrave Macmillan
3. 03 The other readings will be made available each week via the moodle page of the class.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 The course offers a critical examination of the current politico-economic landscape in the island within a broader historical context.
2. L02 It covers major economic, social and political turning points that took place since the end of the 19th century.
3. L03 The major focal point is the Cyprus conflict, its historical evolution, and the role of international as well as local actors involved to resolve (or to perpetuate) it.
4. L04 This requires a multidisciplinary approach and use of different theoretical frameworks, which includes but not limited to nationalism, conflict resolution, international law, geopolitics, and post-colonialism.
5. L05 By the end of the semester the students are expected to write a literature review on a specific dimension of Cyprus politics of their choice, which will provide a basis for an original research.
6. L06 Besides lectures and student presentations, the course involves session(s) with guest lecturers such as researchers, journalists and current and former officials; documentary screenings; and attending conferences organized by various institutions in the island.

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