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Graduate Programs

All students admitted into the Graduate programs with a BA degree must enter the MA course of study, which also serves as the first phase of the Ph.D. program. MA degree may be obtained either by passing the first qualifying examination (which also grants admission into the second phase of the doctoral program) or by writing a thesis. Ph.D. programs are developed for students with strong research interest in the field.

Master and Ph.D. degree programs cover the following major areas:

  • TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language)

  • Linguistics (applied/general)

  • Area Studies (Asian Studies, European Studies, Middle East Studies, American Studies, etc.)

  • International Relations

  • Political Science

  • Translation Studies

  • Inter-lingual Relations

  • Journalism

  • World Literature

  • Azerbaijani Literature

  • Azerbaijani Studies

  • Azerbaijani Language

  • Islamic Studies

The admission committee screens all applications, paying special attention:

  • cademic credentials

  • two letters of recommendation

  • a personal interview

Keep in mind that the following description covers not all the program studies. Some programs are given as a model. Models for English would be appropriate for the other languages such as Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. Area Studies are offered as interdisciplinary programs, involving courses from different departments.

 

Curricula for Master of Arts (MA) Degree Programs

 

Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

The MA programs in TESL, Linguistics and Translation Studies are 1,5 - 2-year programs designed to improve teachers' performance in the ESL classroom, to investigate some particular aspects of teaching and learning English as a second language.

The course of graduate study includes both the practical and theoretical elements in all three fields of study. The practical element of the course consists of:

  • observing classes

  • planning lessons

  • classroom teaching

The students should become familiar with current theories regarding the nature of the language, as well as the ways of language acquisition. They are also expected to be able to relate the theoretical guidelines to practical procedures.

CODE

COURSES

CREDIT
     
Major Requirements (21 credits required)
PSYC 304 Educational Psychology

3
LING 502 Second Language Acquisition

3
TESL 601 Principles of TESL

3
TESL 602 Teaching Materials and Textbook Compiling

3
TESL 603 Curricula and Program development

3
TESL 604 Internship (Teaching Assistantship)

3
  Thesis

3
Major Electives (12 credits required)
ENGL 608 Translation and Interpreting Theory

3
ENGL 702 Literary Translation and Editing

3
LING 420 Languages of the World

3
LING 421 Sociolinguistics

4
LING 422 Linguistic Analysis

4
LING 423 History of Linguistics

3
LING 503 Structure of Modern English

3
LING 505 Applied Linguistics

3
LING 604 Text Linguistics

3
LING 607 Introduction to Linguistics

3
LING 609 Natural Language Processing

3
LING 613 Cognitive Linguistics

3
  Other electives  

TOTAL

33

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Master of Art in Linguistics (General/Applied)

CODE

COURSES

CREDIT
     
Major Requirements (21 credits required)
LING 420 Languages of the World

3
LING 423 History of Linguistics

3
LING 505 Applied Linguistics

3
LING 604 Text Linguistics

3
LING 607 Introduction to Linguistics

3
LING 620 Internship (Research Assistantship)

3
  Thesis

3
Major Electives (12 credits required)
PSYC 304 Educational Psychology

3
ENGL 608 Translation and Interpreting Theory

3
ENGL 702 Literary Translation and Editing

3
LING 421 Sociolinguistics

4
LING 422 Linguistic Analysis

4
LING 424 Modern Linguistic Problems

3
LING 503 Structure of Modern English

3
LING 609 Natural Language Processing

3
LING 613 Cognitive Linguistics

3
LING 502 Second Language Acquisition

3
TESL 601 Principles of TESL

3
TESL 602 Teaching Materials and Textbook Compiling

3
TESL 603 Curricula and Program development

3
  Other electives  

TOTAL

33

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Master of Arts in Translation Studies

CODE

COURSES

CREDIT
     
Major Requirements (21 credits required)
ENGL 608 Translation and Interpreting Theory 3
ENGL 611 History of Translation 3
ENGL 612 Methods of Translating and Interpreting 3
ENGL 613 Basics of Technical Translation 3
ENGL 702 Literary Translation and Editing 3
ENGL 720 Internship (Research Assistantship) 3
  Thesis 3
Major Electives (12 credits required)
PSYC 304 Educational Psychology 3
ENGL 703 Interpreting 3
LING 420 Languages of the World 3
LING 421 Sociolinguistics 4
LING 422 Linguistic Analysis 4
LING 423 History of Linguistics 3
LING 424 Modern Linguistic Problems 3
LING 503 Structure of Modern English 3
LING 505 Applied Linguistics 3
LING 604 Text Linguistics 3
LING 607 Introduction to Linguistics 3
LING 609 Natural Language Processing 3
LING 613 Cognitive Linguistics 3
LING 502 Second Language Acquisition 3
TESL 601 Principles of TESL 3
TESL 602 Teaching Materials and Textbook Compiling 3
TESL 603 Curricula and Program development 3
  Other electives  

TOTAL

33

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Master of Arts in International Relations

The curriculum of the MA degree program in International Relations is designed to provide students with a broad analytical background in the major fields of international affairs, combined with the specific focus gained through either a functional or regional concentration.

The purpose of the required curricula is to ensure that every student in the program receives basic, broad-based, interdisciplinary training in international affairs. This includes graduate level course-work in international politics, and historical, political, and social process.

The small number of students admitted each year allows the program to be tailored to individual needs and encourages close interaction between students and faculty. The program intends to provide a solid academic background for students planning careers related to development, whether in government, private volunteer agencies or business related sectors.

The courses, which were designed to supplement substantial and more theoretical aspects of the Master's curriculum, teach the ability to:

  • analyze and forecast international events

  • conduct strategic planning for organizations with a global scope

  • lead, negotiate, and work in teams in a cross-cultural environment

The program of study is usually completed in four terms of full-time study with 58 credits and GPA not less than 75. Besides basic prerequisites (20 credits) there are five required courses (28 credits) and four elective courses (elective courses are listed below). Students concentrating in the regional studies need six courses in the two-year program. Ideally they should mix more policy oriented courses with those that have a more "classical" and historical bent, including the research seminar. The program does not cover particular countries as much as it examines a more general political and historical tradition that shapes the politics and life of this certain region. Students who choose the area sub-field must pass one of the area language proficiency examination.

Master Thesis (6 credits)

Master thesis must be an original research work related to the chosen field. The thesis topic will normally be chosen during the first semester. The Committee on Graduate Studies (CGS) must approve the faculty member who has agreed to direct the project.

CODE

COURSES

CREDIT
     
Basic Prerequisites (For all concentrations in International Relations )

20
INTR 210 History of Diplomacy

4
INTR 215 Theory of International Relations

4
INTR 220 International Organizations

4
INTR 310 Modern Diplomacy

4
INTR 340 Foreign Policy of Azerbaijan

4
Required Courses (For each particular concentration)

26
Conflict Studies    
INTR 530 Peace and Conflict Studies

4
INTR 531 International Conflicts

4
INTR 532 Case Studies in International Conflict

4
INTR 533 Negotiation: Theory and Practice

4
PLTS 460 Research Methods in Political Science

4
  Thesis

6
European Public Affairs
INTR 502 Comparative Politics of the European Countries

4
INTR 503 Political Economy of the European Integration

4
INTR 504 Europe in World Politics

4
INTLAW 658 European Union Law

4
PLTS 460 Research Methods in Political Science

4
  Thesis

6
Electives

12
INTR 345 Azerbaijani-Armenian Conflict

3
INTR 346 Azerbaijani Emigration

3
INTR 350 The Caucasus in World Politics

3
INTR 351 East Asia in Global Politics

3
INTR 370 Ethnic Conflicts

3
INTR 370 NATO and Security Problems

3
INTR 381 International Human Rights

3
INTR 410 Political and Economic Geography of World Countries

3
INTR 430 Prognostication in International Relations

3
INTR 475 Nation and Nationalism

3
INTR 480 Oil and Politics

3
INTR 507 Middle East in World Politics

3
INTR 511 Foreign Policy of Russia

3
INTR 517 Foreign Policy of Iran

3
INTR 521 Foreign Policy of the USA

3
INTR 525 Foreign Policy of Turkey

3
PLTS 220 Democracy: Theory and Practice

4
PLTS 225 Models of Democracy

3
PLTS 230 Modern Political Theories

4
PLTS 310 Political Systems and Institutions

4
PLTS 410 Political Prognostication

3
PLTS 510 Ethnic Politics

3
PLTS 515 Theory of Political Systems

4
  Internship

3
  Other elective courses…  

TOTAL

58

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Area Studies

Area Studies include concentrations in Caucasus Studies, Turkic World Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, European Studies, American Studies, Russian Studies, and East Asian Studies.

Area Studies programs are interdisciplinary and include several departments. Except students admitted to Middle Eastern Studies and European Public Affairs programs, all other area studies students will have an individual study track, designed conjointly by several faculty members and tailored towards meeting students interests.

Please see additional information for some of the area studies programs below.

 

Middle Eastern Studies program

Students who choose the Middle East area sub-field must pass one of the Middle Eastern language proficiency examinations. Ideally, they should mix more policy-oriented courses with those that have a more “classical” and historical bent, including the research seminar. Among the subjects taught (already offered and planned) in this program are the following:

  • Arab-Israeli Conflict

  • Conflicts in the Modern Middle East

  • Diplomacy in the Modern Middle East

  • History of Modern Iran

  • History of Modern Israel

  • History of Modern Saudi Arabia

  • History of Modern Turkey

  • History of the Ottoman Empire

  • History of the Modern Middle East (1)

  • History of the Modern Middle East (2)

  • Middle East: Its People and Its Cultures

  • Selected Topics on History of the Modern Middle East

 

Islamic Studies

  • Early History of Islam

  • History of Education in Islam

  • History of Philosophy in Islam

  • History of Science in Islam

  • Islamic Art

  • Islamic Culture

  • Islamic Law

  • Islamic Mentality

  • Main Ideological Movements in Islam

  • Medieval History of Islam

  • Middle East in Modern Cinematography

  • Modern Trends in Islam

  • Origins and Early Development of Islam: Between Theory and History

  • Political Thought in Islam

  • Selected Topics on History of the Modern Middle East

  • Women, Gender and Family in Islam

 

Turkic World Studies program

In the United States and European countries almost all Soviet Studies centers have been engaged mainly in studying the Russian and other Slavic republics, ignoring Caucasian and Central Asian history, the history of Turks settled in the wider area of Eurasia, culture, languages and other values. The Caucasus, Central Asia and Turkic Studies, except the history of Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey, rarely have been objects of serious investigation. But, changes in the geopolitical and social situation emphasize the necessity for establishing an area studies programs, including Turkic World Studies.

The Turkic World Studies program encourages research projects and academic programs related to the social and political history ethnography, culture, languages, literature, folklore, economy, and governments of the Turkic world.

 

American Studies program

Khazar University's strong links at the institutional, departmental and professional levels with different American institutions, including universities, foundations and business companies, forms a solid base for establishing the interdisciplinary American Studies program.

The Khazar community always enjoys lectures delivered by prominent American visitors, including politicians, educators, entrepreneurs and artists.

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Master of Arts in Political Science

The MA Program in Political Science is similar to that in International Relations. The program of study is usually completed in four terms of full-time study with 58 credits and a GPA not less than 75.

CODE

COURSES

CREDIT
Basic Prerequisites

19
PLTS 110 Introduction to Political Science

3
PLTS 120 History of Political Theories

4
PLTS 230 Modern Political Theories

4
PLTS 310 Political Systems and Institutions

4
PLTS 415 Political Psychology

3
Required Courses

26
PLTS 516 Political Culture

4
PLTS 525 Comparative Democratization and Regime Change

4
PLTS 561 Comparative Case Study Method

4
PLTS 562 Political Parties and Democracy

4
PLTS 563 Quantitative Research Methods

4
  Thesis

6
Elective courses

13
INTR 345 Azerbaijani-Armenian Conflict

3
INTR 346 Azerbaijani Emigration

3
INTR 350 The Caucasus in World Politics

3
INTR 351 East Asia in Global Politics

3
INTR 370 NATO and Security Problems

3
INTR 381 International Human Rights

3
INTR 410 Political and Economic Geography of World Countries

3
INTR 430 Prognostication in International Relations

3
INTR 475 Nation and Nationalism

3
INTR 480 Oil and Politics

3
INTR 507 Middle East in World Politics

3
INTR 511 Foreign Policy of Russia

3
INTR 517 Foreign Policy of Iran

3
INTR 521 Foreign Policy of the USA

3
INTR 525 Foreign Policy of Turkey

3
PLTS 220 Democracy: Theory and Practice

4
PLTS 225 Models of Democracy

3
PLTS 230 Modern Political Theories

4
PLTS 310 Political Systems and Institutions

4
PLTS 410 Political Prognostication

3
PLTS 510 Ethnic Politics

3
PLTS 515 Theory of Political Systems

4
  Internship

3