POLITICS OF CYPRUS

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

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Dodd, Clement (2010) 'The History and Politics of the Cyprus Conflict' Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 The students shall relate domestic developments to global and regional developments. SOLO 4
2. L02 The student shall analyze the interplay between national and international dynamics concerning the Cyprus problem. SOLO 4
3. L03 The student shall compare Turkish and Greek dynamics in relation to the Cyprus issue. SOLO 4
4. L04 The student shall categorize various actors and factors concerning the Cyprus issue. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
2. Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
3. Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
4. Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
5. Should have the ability to access information.
6. Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
7. Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
8. Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
9. Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
10. Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
11. Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
12. Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
13. Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
14. Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
15. Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
16. Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
17. Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
18. Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
19. Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
20. Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
21. Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
22. Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
23. Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
24. Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
25. Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
26. Should have the skills to work individually.
27. Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
28. Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.

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