Social Sciences

Below are descriptions of all the modules available to study on the Social Sciences route of the International Foundation Year. You will study four modules continually across the two terms of study including the choice of two electives from three options.

Compulsory modules

Foundation English Skills
This module provides you with intensive English Language preparation in all important skills areas (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and with the necessary academic study skills relevant to starting a degree program at The Near East University. As you progress through the module you will be taught how to develop competence in a number of skills including; sentence structuring for writing, skim reading for key information, and learning how to construct and deliver presentations.

Pure Mathematics
Building on your existing background in mathematics gained through previous study, you will learn how to use algebraic equations to make links to physical quantities, and how to use complex numbers in different areas of learning. The module also covers standard mathematical functions and introduces the use of probability and descriptive statistics. Emphasis is placed on preparing you for the areas of mathematics that will be relevant to the demands of undertaking a degree.

Elective modules
You will study two elective modules, depending on your university degree aim.

Psychology
The module provides insight into the theoretical approaches to psychology, research methods, human memory, childhood development, stress and psychopathology. As a student you will also carry out a practical research project during which you will complete and analyse the results of a psychological experiment. On completion of the module you will have an excellent understanding of fundamental concepts and theories underpinning psychology as well as practical research skills to carry out experimental projects.

Principles of Economics
The Principles of Economics module presents an introduction to microeconomics and macroeconomics. You will become familiar with many of the key concepts specific to the discipline of economics and understand how models and concepts can be applied to everyday problems relating to the world around you.  Economics transcends many degree subjects and studying this module will give you the confidence to recognize its existence when exploring a range of academic issues.

Business Studies
This module particularly emphasizes the role of leadership within a business structure to help you understand some of the strategic and operational challenges faced by management. In addition, the business functions of Marketing and Human Resource Management have a key theme among the module content and you will learn how to describe and analyze aspects of these functions.

Political Science
This module is a survey introducing the main foundations and workings of government and political systems. This will include constitutions and branches of government, elections, public opinion and media, political parties and interest groups, political economy and how all of these bring about policy, both domestic and foreign.  In other words, the course is about what government does about issues, how and why.  We will also look at political theory, ideologies, types of regimes and what makes a successful or legitimate government or state.

Sociology 
This module is the study of human social life. Human social life is complex and encompasses many facets of the human experience. Because of its complexity, the discipline of sociology has been subdivided over time into specialty areas. The first section of this book covers the foundations of sociology, including an introduction to the discipline, the methods of study, and some of the dominant theoretical perspectives. The remaining chapters focus on the different areas of study in sociology.