International Relations Education in Turkey: A Comparative Anaysis of Undergraduate and Graduate Curricula

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The main aim of this study has been to specify the courses and the course groups most frequently off ered at undergraduate and graduate levels in International Relations programs in Turkey, and explain main similarities and diff erences in the relevant curricula with a comparative perspective. In this context, the research has been conducted with a focus on the titles and status (i.e. compulsory or elective) of the courses without analyzing their content. The primary fi nding of the study is that there are some major course groups prevalent in most undergraduate and graduate programs in International Relations and there is, also, a standardization in the related curricula especially at the undergraduate level. The only signifi cant exception to this wide standardization in the curricula across several departments is on the courses on area studies or second foreign language.

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International relations , international relations programs , international relations curricula

Ege Academic Review (EAR)

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Ege Academic Review (EAR)