Unique Features or Strengths of the Program
Identify the unique features or strengths of the program which will make it superior to similar programs in other institutions.
The fact that both the Program’s instructors and students are drawn from so many different countries and cultures supplies a rich combination of issues and first hand experiences that help to enliven and substantiate the need for comparative studies of all aspects of political life. This is an example of how Cyprus continues to be a crossroads and meeting place for different peoples and perspectives. In this context, the Program gives more attention both to Turkish and Northern Cypriot politics than do institutions located in other parts of the world.
The Program’s teaching team is composed of faculty who do research, publish internationally and like to teach. Their open-door-policy helps to provide a friendly learning environment. At the same time, each course makes its learning objectives clear and translates these into descriptions of the different student performance outcomes that give students the different course grades.
In addition to their course work, students may also gain valuable experience by participating in professional societies or in academic competitions. Sometimes they will also have the opportunity to work closing with faculty members on research or other kinds of projects.
