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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Master's Degree
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Department / Program
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MA Program in Political Science and International Relations (Thesis) (English)
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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"The Politics and International Relations of Iran"** aims to help students gain a comprehensive understanding of Iran's domestic politics and its role in international relations. The course explores Iran's historical background, revolution, state structure, and political institutions, examining its political culture and decision-making processes. It also provides an in-depth analysis of Iran's foreign policy strategies at both regional and global levels, focusing on its influence in the Middle East, its nuclear program, and its relations with the West. Students will assess Iran's role in international relations, particularly its interactions with the United States, the European Union, and neighboring countries, analyzing its impact on global security, economics, and diplomacy. The goal of the course is to enable students to critically understand Iran's domestic and foreign policies and develop the ability to evaluate the factors that shape these policies.
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Course Content
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POLS 577 **"The Politics and International Relations of Iran"** aims to provide a comprehensive examination of Iran's domestic politics and its role in international relations. The course focuses on Iran's historical development, the 1979 Islamic Revolution and its political consequences, as well as the structure and political culture of the Islamic Republic. Students will also analyze Iran's foreign policies, particularly its strategic interests in the Middle East, its nuclear program, relations with the West, and the impact of international sanctions. The course further explores Iran's regional influence, its relationships with neighboring countries, and the broader implications of these relations on global security, economics, and diplomacy. The goal of the course is to equip students with a critical understanding of Iran's domestic and foreign policies, and the ideological, cultural, and strategic factors shaping these policies.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Associate Prof.Dr. Ali ASLAN
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Name of Lecturers
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Associate Prof.Dr. ALİ ASLAN
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Iranian Identity and Cosmopolitanism: Spheres of Belonging – Ali Mirsepassi İran’ın kimlik yapıları, kültürel dinamikleri ve uluslararası ilişkilerindeki rolü üzerine derinlemesine bir analiz sunar. Cambridge University Press
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