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MAIN > ACADEMICS > UNDERGRADUATE > INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE POLITICS |
PROGRAM CHAIR | INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE POLITICSWHAT IS INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE POLITICS?Comparative politics is a field of political science, characterized by an empirical approach based on the comparative method.
ABOUT USJoin the International and Comparative Politics (ICP) Program, one of the most competitive at AUCA, and surround yourself with some of the brightest minds engaged in analyzing the ever-changing political landscapes of Central Asia. Learn about the new “Great Game” of Central Asia, where emerging powers like Russia, Iran, and China compete with the United States for influence. See firsthand how a new state like Kyrgyzstan tries to assert its own national identity, craft a better constitution, and forge an effective democracy. Explore political systems beyond the region through an exciting array of courses including Russian Foreign Policy, Cyber-politics, Political Violence and Terrorism, Human Rights and International Law, Comparative Constitutional Systems, and Politics of the Middle East.
Indeed, politics is always at your fingertips here; the Kyrgyz Parliament sits right across the street. And, you can meet representatives of dozens of international organizations when they come to speak at numerous lectures, roundtable discussions, and conferences every year. The underlying philosophy of the program is that our graduates should be discerning, well educated and caring citizens, actively participating in either a local or an international setting, and dedicated to the principle of democracy and human rights.
OUR FACULTYICP faculty members passionately believe in using an interactive teaching method, whereby students are encouraged to express their ideas and opinions as active participants. Faculty members have extensive lecturing and research experience in North America, Western Europe, Africa, and Central Asia. The faculty is committed to the idea of an interactive method of teaching where students are encouraged to express their ideas and opinions and be active participants.
YOUR POSSIBILITIESAs a part of the ICP Program you will join a growing regional cadre of academic elites in international relations, comparative politics, political theory, public policy, and political economy, and you will be prepared to pursue a successful career in government, international organizations, business, NGOs, or think tanks. ICP also actively cooperates with the AUCA Social Research Center in investigating relevant policy areas of security, migration, regional cooperation, and the role of religion in political life.
ICP students who wish to apply to the Honors Program must do so as they begin their final year at AUCA. Only students who have established a superior academic record will be admitted. Honors candidates enroll in a special year-long honors seminar, which involves writing an 8,000-10,000-word honors thesis. Conferral of an honors degree is based on more than just academic performance. The student’s overall contribution to University life will also be taken into consideration.
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