CODE	COURSES	CREDIT
University Requirements			28
General Education Requirements			21
Major Requirements			77
Lower Division Requirements (24 credits required)
ENGL 201	Pre-Advanced English Grammar		4
ENGL 202	Advanced English Grammar		4
AZLL 104	Advanced Azerbaijani Language		3
AZLL 205	Advanced Azerbaijani Literature		3
ARAB/PERS 206	Elementary Arabic/Persian		3
ARAB/PERS 207	Upper-Elementary Arabic/Persian		3
ENGH 315	History of English Language		4
Lower Division Electives (12 credits required)
AMS 208	American/British Studies		3
LING 420	Languages of the World		3
PSY 102	Psychology		3
ENGL 418	World English		3
ENGL 419	Introduction to Creative Writing		4
AMS 501	American History		3
AMS 522	English through Movies		3
ENGL 420	Literary Studies		3
Upper Division Requirements (26 credits required)
LING 215	Introduction to Linguistics		3
ARAB/PERS 306	Intermediate Arabic/Persian		3
ARAB/PERS 307	Upper-Intermediate Arabic/Persian		3
ARAB/PERS 406	Pre-Advanced Arabic/Persian		3
ARAB/PERS 407	Advanced Arabic/Persian		3
ENGL 421	Communicative English		3
ENGL 415	Survey of American Literature		4
ENGL 416	Survey of British Literature		4
Upper Division Electives (15 credits required)
LING 422	Linguistic Analysis		4
EDUP 304	Basic of Educational Psychology		3
LING 423	History of Linguistics		3
JOUR 203	News Writing		3
LING 424	Modern Linguistics Problems		3
ENGL 613	Basics of Technical Translation		3
ARAB 412	The Qur’an As a Literary Work		4
PERS 412	Persian Poetry in Translation		4
ARAB 414	Survey of Arabic Poetry and Literature		4
ARAB 408	Communicative Arabic		3
PERS408	Communicative Persian		3
TESL 601	Principles of TESL		3
Open Electives			6
	Elective 1		3
	Elective 2		3
TOTAL			132

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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/English

Major Requirements

The Journalism program aims at gaining strong professional skills along with a solid training in ESL, ESP being an integral part of the latter. The major provides the core of courses essential for today’s print and broadcast news-writer. The journalism curriculum also suggests a wide selection of courses that reflect the changing needs and issues within the field of contemporary journalism.

Together with the experienced faculty body, the students participate actively in establishing contracts with different mass media institutions and information agencies.

Professional development courses promote students’ active participation in Khazar University Press activities, "Khazar View" magazine and Radio and TV Studios.

Major Requirements for Journalism/English are oriented to:

The students are offered a BA major program which prepares students for careers in journalism, public relations, and advertising, including newspaper reporting and editing, magazine writing, broadcast news, corporate public relations. The program is based on a broad liberal arts foundation, and the knowledge of the social and professional responsibilities of communicators.

Writing a Course paper is a constant requirement for all the academic years. The students must be engaged in practice in information agencies, newspapers, journals, television and radio companies.

CODE	COURSES	CREDIT
University Requirements			27
General Education Requirements			21
Major Requirements			78
Lower Division Requirements (26 credits required)
JOUR 101	Introduction to Journalism		3
JOUR 102	History of Journalism		3
JOUR 105	Newspapers, Magazines and Periodicals		3
JOUR 203	News Writing		3
ENGL 201	Pre-Advanced English Grammar		4
ENGL 202	Advanced English Grammar		4
AZLL 104	Advanced Azerbaijani Language		3
AZLL 205	Advanced Azerbaijani Literature		3
Lower Division Electives (13 credits, minimum 6 credits in major/minor required)
JOUR 204	Photojournalism		3
JOUR 205	Editing: Theory and Practice		3
JOUR 206	Mass Communication Law		3
AMS 208	American/British Studies		3
PSY 102	Psychology		3
ENGL 419	Introduction to Creative Writing		4
PLTS 110	Introduction to Political Science		3
AMS 522	English through Movies		3
HIST 110	History of World Civilizations		3
ECON 101	Introduction to Economics		3
PHIL 110	Philosophy		3
	Internship		4
Upper Division Requirements (27 credits required)
ENGL 415	Survey of American Literature		4
ENGL 416	Survey of British Literature		4
JOUR 208	Publishing and Printing		4
JOUR 308	History of Azerbaijani Press		3
JOUR 310	Genres of Journalism		3
JOUR 407	TV and Radio Speech Culture		3
	Internship		6
Upper Division Electives (12 credits, minimum 6 credits in major/minor required)
ENGL 421	Communicative English		3
INTR 215	Theory of International Relations		4
INTR 350	The Caucasus in World Politics		3
JOUR 307	Principles of Marketing		3
JOUR 309	Government and Mass Media		3
JOUR 312	Computer Assisted Journalism		4
JOUR 403	International Press and Media Networks		3
JOUR 404	Press and Broadcasting Management		3
JOUR 405	History of Cinematography		3
JOUR 406	Television and Radio Programming		3
PHIL 445	Rhetoric		3
PLTS 120	History of Political Theories		4
PLTS 310	Political Systems and Institutions		4
PLTS 420	Seminar on Post-Soviet Azerbaijani Politics		4
Open Electives			6
	Elective 1		3
	Elective 2		3
TOTAL			132

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations

With the collapse of the Communist system and emergence of newly independent states in Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union, the field of International Relations has faced serious changes. The process of globalization is going on and New World Order is taking shape. These dynamics have increased the demand for specialists with highly advanced professional knowledge and skills and deep theoretical understanding of international affairs.

Career opportunities in the field increase with the growth and diversity of international relations. The diplomatic service and other sectors of public bureaucracy related with international relations, as well as the media, private sector organizations, universities are important places of employment for those having obtained their BA degree in International Relations.

CODE	COURSES	CREDIT
University Requirements			27
General Education Requirements			21
Major Requirements			78
Major Related Courses (total 15 credits required)
Required
ECON 101	Introduction to Economics		3
PLTS 110	Introduction to Political Science		3
PHIL 110	Philosophy		3
Electives
	Second Foreign Language – 1st level		3
	Second Foreign Language – 2nd level		3
Major Required Courses (total 37 credits required)
INTLAW 258	Public International Law		4
INTR 210	History of Diplomacy		4
INTR 215	Theory of International Relations		4
INTR 220	International Organizations		4
INTR 310	Modern Diplomacy		4
INTR 330	International Political Economy		3
INTR 340	Foreign Policy of Azerbaijan		4
INTR 460	Foundations of Security Studies		4
	Senior Thesis		6
Major Electives (total 26 credits required)
HIST 110	History of World Civilizations		3
INTLAW 156	Comparative Constitutional Law		4
INTLAW 362	Private International law		4
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
PHIL 445	Rhetoric		3
PLTS 115	Theory of Political Systems		3
PLTS 120	History of Political Theories		4
PLTS 220	Democracy: Theory and Practice		3
PLTS 225	Models of Democracy		3
PLTS 230	Modern Political Theories		4
PLTS 310	Political Systems and Institutions		4
PLTS 510	Ethnic Politics		3
PLTS 460	Research Methods in Political Science		4
	Other elective courses…
Open Electives			6
	Elective 1		3
	Elective 2		3
TOTAL			132

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science

This undergraduate program aims to provide understanding of basic political processes and institutions as these operate in different national and international contexts. The program is designed in similar way with International Relations. It also covers the changing character of the relations between citizens and governments. General objectives and career perspectives of the program are very similar to those in International Relations.

CODE	COURSES	CREDIT
University Requirements			27
General Education Requirements			21
Major Requirements			78
Major Related Courses (total 15 credits required)
Required
ECON 101	Introduction to Economics		3
PLTS 110	Introduction to Political Science		3
PHIL 218	Philosophy		3
Electives
	Second Foreign Language - 1st and 2nd levels, or Two Public Policy/ Public Administration courses		6
Major Required Courses (total 37 credits required)
INTR 215	Theory of International Relations		4
PLTS 120	History of Political Theories		4
PLTS 230	Modern Political Theories		4
PLTS 240	Comparative Politics		4
PLTS 310	Political Systems and Institutions		4
PLTS 415	Political Psychology		3
PLTS 420	Seminar on Post-Soviet Azerbaijani Politics		4
PLTS 460	Research Methods in Political Science		4
	Senior Thesis		6
Major Electives (total 26 credits required)
INTR 210	History of Diplomacy		4
INTR 220	International Organizations		4
INTR 310	Modern Diplomacy		4
INTR 341	Azerbaijan in Turkic World		3
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 410	Political and Economic Geography of World Countries		3
INTR 460	Foundations of Security Studies		4
INTR 475	Nation and Nationalism		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
INTR 531	International Conflicts		4
PHIL 445	Rhetoric		3
PLTS 220	Democracy: Theory and Practice		4
PLTS 225	Models of Democracy		3
PLTS 345	Public Policy Analysis		3
PLTS 350	Public Opinion and Public Policy		3
PLTS 410	Political Sociology		3
PLTS 410	Political Prognostication		3
	Other elective courses…
Open Electives			6
	Elective 1		3
	Elective 2		3
TOTAL			132

 

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Design

The program is an organic combination of a broad liberal education and arts of design. There is a balance between academic studies and profes­sional practice with an internship in corresponding offices and companies.

Note: Some courses listed below are under development and therefore, their descriptions are not included in the present catalog. Specific course descriptions can be obtained from the relevant department.

CODE	COURSES	CREDIT
University Requirements			27
General Education Requirements			21
Major Requirements			78
Lower Division Requirements (20 credits required)
DESN 101	Fundamentals of Design: Color and Form		4
DESN 102	Basics of Drawing		3
DESN 103	Painting		3
DESN 104	Sculpture		3
HIST 105	Ancient and Modern Western Art History		4
DESN 201	Graphic Design		3
Lower Division Electives (21 credits required)
ART 104	Object Drawing		3
ART 105	Drawing Studio		3
ART 205	Eastern Art History		4
ART 206	Azerbaijani Art and Architecture		3
ART 248	Photography I		3
ART 250	Color for Graphic Design		3
ART 251	Typography I		3
ART 260	Visual Aesthetics		3
ART 261	Graphic Form		3
DESN 202	Electronic Media		3
DESN 203	Film Making and Design		3
DESN 204	Theatre Design		3
Upper Division Requirements (22 credits required)
DESN 301	Ceramics		3
DESN 302	Textiles and Fabrics		3
DESN 303	Dress Design		3
DESN 304	Azerbaijani Dress		3
DESN 305	Mode and Design History		3
DESN 401	Information Technology and Design		3
DESN 461	Senior Project		4
Upper Division Electives (15 credits required)
DESN 403	Art Anatomy		3
DESN 404	Art Teaching Methods		3
DESN 405	Carpeting		3
DESN 306	Management		3
ART 348	Photography II		3
ART 350	Typography II		3
ART 360	Visual Systems		3
ART 361	Design Applications		3
	Design Practicum		6
Open Electives			6
	Elective 1		3
	Elective 2		3
TOTAL			132

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Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

This program is designed to train future specialists in graphic design ca­pable of combining traditional fine art with modern computer graphic ca­pabilities. There is a balance between academic studies and professional practice with an internship in corresponding offices and companies.

Note: Courses listed below are predominantly under development and therefore, their descriptions are not included in the present catalog. Specific course descriptions can be obtained from the relevant department.

CODE	COURSES	CREDIT
University Requirements			27
General Education Requirements			21
Major Requirements			84
Basic Studies Requirement (total 12 credits)
ART 104	Object Drawing		3
ART 105	Drawing Studio		3
ART 107	Form and Surface		3
ART 108	Form and Space		3
Art History (total 12 credits)
ART 220	History of Art I		3
ART 221	History of Art II		3
	Elective I		3
	Elective II		3
Photography (total 6 credits)
ART 248	Photography I		3
ART 348	Photography II		3
Graphic Design Sequence (total 43 credits)
ART 250	Color for Graphic Design		3
ART 260	Visual Aesthetics		3
ART 251	Typography I		3
ART 261	Graphic Form		3
ART 350	Typography II		3
ART 360	Visual Systems		3
ART 351	Typography III		3
ART 361	Design Applications		3
ART 371	Special Topics		3
ART 460	Advanced Problems		3
ART 461	Senior Project		4
ART 492	Graduation Presentation		3
ART 570	Design Practicum I		3
ART 571	Design Practicum II		3
ART 352	Product Design		3
ART 353	Digital Culture, Space, and Society		3
Art Studio Electives (total 11 credits)
	Studio Courses		11
TOTAL			132

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

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