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MA PROGRAMS MA PROGRAMS ORIENTATION ORIENTATION Monday, August 30 Monday, August 30 th th 2010 2010 Shinasi A. Rama Shinasi A. Rama MA Programs Director MA Programs Director

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MA MA PROGRAMS PROGRAMS

ORIENTATIONORIENTATIONMonday, August 30Monday, August 30thth 2010 2010

Shinasi A. RamaShinasi A. RamaMA Programs DirectorMA Programs Director

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

MA Programs Faculty and StaffMA Programs Faculty and Staff

MA Programs, Degrees, Concentrations and MA Programs, Degrees, Concentrations and Tracks Tracks

Essential InformationEssential Information

Rules and RegulationsRules and Regulations

Degree BreakdownDegree Breakdown

Course BreakdownCourse Breakdown

MA Programs Events and ActivitiesMA Programs Events and Activities

Student LifeStudent Life

MA PROGRAMS MA PROGRAMS STRUCTURESTRUCTURE

MA FacultyMA Faculty Prof. Shinasi RamaProf. Shinasi Rama Prof. Asli PekerProf. Asli Peker Prof. Alejandro Quiroz FloresProf. Alejandro Quiroz Flores Prof. Muserref Yetim Prof. Muserref Yetim

AdministrationAdministration Lauren B. ElickLauren B. Elick Carlos J. RiosCarlos J. Rios Sarah M. DickinsonSarah M. Dickinson

NB.: All the information about emails, offices and NB.: All the information about emails, offices and office hours is available online.office hours is available online.

HOW TO CONTACT THE HOW TO CONTACT THE STAFF?STAFF?

EMAIL: For all inquiries we require that you contact only:EMAIL: For all inquiries we require that you contact only:

[email protected]@nyu.edu

- The email goes to multiple personsThe email goes to multiple persons

- You will receive an answer within one business dayYou will receive an answer within one business day

- Helps the MA faculty and staff work betterHelps the MA faculty and staff work better

MA FACULTY OFFICE HOURS: MA FACULTY OFFICE HOURS:

Every day of the week at least one MA Faculty Advisor will be Every day of the week at least one MA Faculty Advisor will be available to meet with MA students. available to meet with MA students.

- We recommend that students meet with their assigned MA - We recommend that students meet with their assigned MA Faculty Advisor.Faculty Advisor.

- For problems that require urgent and immediate attention, For problems that require urgent and immediate attention, you may see any available MA Faculty Advisor. you may see any available MA Faculty Advisor.

MA ADVISING MA ADVISING STRUCTURESTRUCTURE

Prof. Asli Peker Prof. Asli Peker Comparative Politics Comparative Politics Political Theory Political Theory IR and Journalism Joint ProgramIR and Journalism Joint Program

Prof. Muserref Yetim Prof. Muserref Yetim Political Economy Political Economy International Politics and Business International Politics and Business International Political Economy (IR track)International Political Economy (IR track)

Prof. Alejandro Quiroz Flores Prof. Alejandro Quiroz Flores International Relations (International Security and International Relations (International Security and

Political Development tracks).Political Development tracks).

FALL 2010 ADVISING FALL 2010 ADVISING SCHEDULESCHEDULE

By now, you should have made an appointment to By now, you should have made an appointment to meet with your MA Advisor. If not, then, please meet with your MA Advisor. If not, then, please

contact: contact: [email protected] [email protected]

Be PREPARED to discuss the following: Be PREPARED to discuss the following: What do you plan to do in the future?What do you plan to do in the future? What are your expectations of us?What are your expectations of us? What courses would you like to take?What courses would you like to take? Do you plan to specialize in a particular area/topic?Do you plan to specialize in a particular area/topic? Have you identified any internships/jobs that you may Have you identified any internships/jobs that you may

apply to?apply to? Any other questions that you may want to ask.Any other questions that you may want to ask.

ADVISING STRUCTUREADVISING STRUCTURE

You will be assigned two Advisors: You will be assigned two Advisors:

MA Faculty AdvisorMA Faculty Advisor Your principal contact in the DepartmentYour principal contact in the Department Will follow your progress from the day you join the Will follow your progress from the day you join the

Program Program Works with you on all administrative and academic Works with you on all administrative and academic

mattersmatters

The Academic AdvisorThe Academic Advisor A senior member of the Faculty that specializes in A senior member of the Faculty that specializes in

your area of interest. your area of interest. Helps you work with your ideas and the literature. Helps you work with your ideas and the literature.

MA PROGRAMSMA PROGRAMS Master of Arts IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MAIR). Master of Arts IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MAIR).

SecuritySecurity Political DevelopmentPolitical Development Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development

MA IN POLITICS (MA)MA IN POLITICS (MA) Political TheoryPolitical Theory Comparative PoliticsComparative Politics Political EconomyPolitical Economy International Politics and BusinessInternational Politics and Business International AffairsInternational Affairs Political Economy Analysis Political Economy Analysis

Master of Arts in International Relations and Journalism Master of Arts in International Relations and Journalism

BA/MABA/MA

MA/MBA MA/MBA

JD/MAJD/MA

MAIR – Master of Arts in MAIR – Master of Arts in International RelationsInternational Relations

Requirements: Requirements: complete 40 points of courseworkcomplete 40 points of coursework successfully complete an Internshipsuccessfully complete an Internship write an MA Thesis write an MA Thesis demonstrate proficiency in one language other demonstrate proficiency in one language other

than English or, with permission of the director than English or, with permission of the director of M.A. programs, in intermediate statistics of M.A. programs, in intermediate statistics (QUANT II) .(QUANT II) .

NB.: Students are expected to maintain a grade point NB.: Students are expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

MAIR – COURSE MAIR – COURSE STRUCTURESTRUCTURE

REQUIRED (12 points)REQUIRED (12 points) International PoliticsInternational Politics Comparative Politics Comparative Politics Quantitative AnalysisQuantitative Analysis

TRACK COURSES (12 points) TRACK COURSES (12 points) Core Track CourseCore Track Course Two recommended coursesTwo recommended courses

ELECTIVES (12 points)ELECTIVES (12 points)

An approved Internship and corresponding supervision course An approved Internship and corresponding supervision course (2 points)(2 points)

A Master's Thesis and corresponding supervision course (2 A Master's Thesis and corresponding supervision course (2 points)points)

NB. : NB. : Tracks are for departmental use only and informally Tracks are for departmental use only and informally designed to help you structure your studies better. designed to help you structure your studies better.

MA IN POLITICS MA IN POLITICS REQUIRED ( 20 points)REQUIRED ( 20 points)

The core course in your fieldThe core course in your field Three more courses in your fieldThree more courses in your field A second core course in another fieldA second core course in another field

Electives (12 points)Electives (12 points) Three courses at your discretion but approved by your MA AdvisorThree courses at your discretion but approved by your MA Advisor

NB. Two of these courses could be taken outside the Department of NB. Two of these courses could be taken outside the Department of PoliticsPolitics

An approved internship and corresponding supervision course (2 An approved internship and corresponding supervision course (2 points)points)

A Master’s Thesis and corresponding supervision course (2 points)A Master’s Thesis and corresponding supervision course (2 points)

Demonstrate proficiency in one language other than English or, Demonstrate proficiency in one language other than English or, with permission of the director of M.A. programs, in statistics with permission of the director of M.A. programs, in statistics (Quantitative Analysis). (Quantitative Analysis).

NB.: Students are expected to maintain a grade point average of NB.: Students are expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

IPBIPB

A separate information session on TuesdayA separate information session on TuesdayAugust 31August 31stst 2010 2010

Room 212Room 212

9:20 AM 9:20 AM

THE MA THESISTHE MA THESIS     Students complete the thesis as part of the Master's Students complete the thesis as part of the Master's

Thesis Seminar course (2 points) . Thesis Seminar course (2 points) . 

The MA Thesis is a heavily researched academic work The MA Thesis is a heavily researched academic work consisting of 10,000-15,000 words dealing with an consisting of 10,000-15,000 words dealing with an important and timely topic in politics related to a student's important and timely topic in politics related to a student's chosen concentration.  chosen concentration. 

The thesis should demonstrate that a student has The thesis should demonstrate that a student has sufficient command of literatures and arguments sufficient command of literatures and arguments pertaining to the chosen topic.  pertaining to the chosen topic. 

Students are required to notify the thesis seminar course Students are required to notify the thesis seminar course instructor at the initiation of research for the master's instructor at the initiation of research for the master's thesis and register for the M.A. thesis course.  thesis and register for the M.A. thesis course. 

In conjunction with the thesis seminar instructor, students In conjunction with the thesis seminar instructor, students will choose a faculty thesis supervisor.  will choose a faculty thesis supervisor. 

INTERNSHIPSINTERNSHIPS The internship component is designed to provide The internship component is designed to provide

students with practical experience.  students with practical experience. 

While participating in the internship, students While participating in the internship, students simultaneously enroll in the internship simultaneously enroll in the internship supervision course to ensure thoughtful supervision course to ensure thoughtful reflection on the experience. reflection on the experience. 

While the dept. provides support in the form of While the dept. provides support in the form of advising, letters of recommendation, etc., the advising, letters of recommendation, etc., the responsibility of finding an internship rests with responsibility of finding an internship rests with the student. the student.

For additional rules and forms, please consult the For additional rules and forms, please consult the MA Internship Handbook. MA Internship Handbook.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCYPROFICIENCY

MA Students must demonstrate proficiency in MA Students must demonstrate proficiency in one language other than English or, with one language other than English or, with permission of the Director of M.A. Programs, in permission of the Director of M.A. Programs, in intermediate or advanced statistics.  intermediate or advanced statistics. 

Students demonstrate proficiency in a foreign Students demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language by passing the GSAS foreign language language by passing the GSAS foreign language proficiency examination or by completing an proficiency examination or by completing an intermediate-level foreign language course with intermediate-level foreign language course with a grade of B or better.  a grade of B or better. 

Students demonstrate proficiency in statistics by Students demonstrate proficiency in statistics by completing Quantitative Analysis with a grade of completing Quantitative Analysis with a grade of B or better.B or better.

GSAS RULES AND GSAS RULES AND REGULATIONSREGULATIONS

Academic ProbationAcademic Probation

Conferral of degreesConferral of degrees

Full-Time EquivalencyFull-Time Equivalency

Leave of AbsenceLeave of Absence

Maintenance of MatriculationMaintenance of Matriculation

Time LimitsTime Limits

ACADEMIC PROBATIONACADEMIC PROBATION   Academic ProbationAcademic Probation

A student who has not maintained an average of A student who has not maintained an average of B or better or who has not fulfilled a specific B or better or who has not fulfilled a specific degree requirement within the appropriate time degree requirement within the appropriate time frame will be placed on academic probation.frame will be placed on academic probation.

If the circumstances of the probation have not If the circumstances of the probation have not been corrected according to the terms outlined been corrected according to the terms outlined by the letter of probation, the student is subject by the letter of probation, the student is subject to dismissal by the Department Chair.to dismissal by the Department Chair.

CONFERRAL OF CONFERRAL OF DEGREESDEGREES

Graduate degrees are conferred in Graduate degrees are conferred in September, January and May of each year September, January and May of each year and Commencement takes place in May. and Commencement takes place in May.

Exact dates on the conferral of degrees can Exact dates on the conferral of degrees can be found at be found at www.nyu.edu/registrar/gsas/calendar.www.nyu.edu/registrar/gsas/calendar.

Commencement takes place only in May. Commencement takes place only in May. Plan ahead.Plan ahead.

FULL-TIME FULL-TIME EQUIVALENCYEQUIVALENCY

Students registering for less than 12 points (i.e. three Students registering for less than 12 points (i.e. three courses) per semester may obtain FTE with permission courses) per semester may obtain FTE with permission from Prof. Rama. from Prof. Rama.

Students on an F1 visa must request full-time equivalency Students on an F1 visa must request full-time equivalency (FTE) to maintain visa compliance when necessary. (FTE) to maintain visa compliance when necessary.

Students can be approved for full-time equivalency in Students can be approved for full-time equivalency in their final semester ONLY. Students MUST maintain full-their final semester ONLY. Students MUST maintain full-time equivalency through course work time equivalency through course work until until their final their final semester. semester.

Students must be engaged in full time academic work Students must be engaged in full time academic work during their final semester in order to qualify for full-time during their final semester in order to qualify for full-time equivalency. equivalency.

Exceptions are very rare, so plan ahead!Exceptions are very rare, so plan ahead!

LEAVE OF ABSENCELEAVE OF ABSENCE

A student in ‘good standing’ (maintaining an A student in ‘good standing’ (maintaining an average of B or better) who is obliged to average of B or better) who is obliged to withdraw temporarily for national service, withdraw temporarily for national service, serious illness, or compelling personal reasons serious illness, or compelling personal reasons may request a leave of absence. may request a leave of absence.

MAINTENANCE OF MAINTENANCE OF MATRICULATIONMATRICULATION

Students who have completed their MA Students who have completed their MA coursework must maintain continuous enrollment coursework must maintain continuous enrollment until receiving their degree.until receiving their degree.

Students maintain matriculation by registering Students maintain matriculation by registering for G47.4747.001, Maintenance of Matriculation. for G47.4747.001, Maintenance of Matriculation.

Payment of the Maintenance of Matriculation fee Payment of the Maintenance of Matriculation fee entitles students to use the libraries and other entitles students to use the libraries and other facilities, consult faculty members and facilities, consult faculty members and participate in university activities. participate in university activities.

NB: matriculation must be maintained through NB: matriculation must be maintained through the semester in which the MA students receive the semester in which the MA students receive their MA degree.their MA degree.

TIME LIMITSTIME LIMITS Students can complete the MA in Politics in as Students can complete the MA in Politics in as

little as one year, including the summer semester, little as one year, including the summer semester, although this is a very intensive route. although this is a very intensive route.

Students are expected to take between a year and Students are expected to take between a year and a half and up to two years to complete the MA in a half and up to two years to complete the MA in International Relations.International Relations.

Part-time students usually finish in two to three Part-time students usually finish in two to three years. years.

NB: There is a time limit of five years for students NB: There is a time limit of five years for students to complete the program mandated by GSAS.to complete the program mandated by GSAS.

DEPARTMENTAL DEPARTMENTAL POLICIESPOLICIES

Departmental AccessDepartmental Access

CommunicationsCommunications

ComputingComputing

DEPARTMENTAL DEPARTMENTAL ACCESSACCESS

Swipe access to 19 W 4Swipe access to 19 W 4thth and Washington Place and Washington Place entrancesentrances Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 9 PMMonday through Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM (ground and 4Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM (ground and 4thth

floors)floors) ID Cards to be programmed by 9/10/10ID Cards to be programmed by 9/10/10 383 Lafayette St. or Palladium: 125 E 13383 Lafayette St. or Palladium: 125 E 13thth ST. ST. http://www.nyu.edu/nyucard/ for hours and other infohttp://www.nyu.edu/nyucard/ for hours and other info

44thth floor computer lab: See Program Staff for Code floor computer lab: See Program Staff for Code Classroom use: by reservation onlyClassroom use: by reservation only Small study spaces: by reservation onlySmall study spaces: by reservation only

COMMUNICATIONSCOMMUNICATIONS

MA ListservMA Listserv All new students will be added to list effective All new students will be added to list effective

9/7/109/7/10 ONLY your nyu.edu email address will be usedONLY your nyu.edu email address will be used

Make sure it is active: http://start.nyu.eduMake sure it is active: http://start.nyu.edu For help: http://www.nyu.edu/its/askits/For help: http://www.nyu.edu/its/askits/

Used to communicate all types of important Used to communicate all types of important informationinformation Course changesCourse changes Events and seminarsEvents and seminars Jobs and InternshipsJobs and Internships

COMPUTINGCOMPUTING

Network Drives (H:) for storageNetwork Drives (H:) for storage Accessed only by using your POLI loginAccessed only by using your POLI login

Group Drives (J:) for informationGroup Drives (J:) for information

Printing from lab machinesPrinting from lab machines Quota of 500 pages per monthQuota of 500 pages per month Unused quota rolls to next months; reset every quarter Unused quota rolls to next months; reset every quarter

in January, April, July and October (first of the month)in January, April, July and October (first of the month) Additional pages can be purchased from Lauren ElickAdditional pages can be purchased from Lauren Elick

8 cents per page, minimum purchase of 200 pages 8 cents per page, minimum purchase of 200 pages ($16)($16)

Cash only; receipts providedCash only; receipts provided

REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION

Understanding Course ListingsUnderstanding Course Listings

Registration via AlbertRegistration via Albert

COURSE NUMBERSCOURSE NUMBERS

• Political TheoryPolitical Theory G53.1100.001G53.1100.001

• American PoliticsAmerican Politics G53.1300.001G53.1300.001

• Political EconomyPolitical Economy G53.1400.001G53.1400.001

• Comparative PoliticsComparative Politics G53.1500.001G53.1500.001

G53.X6XX.001G53.X6XX.001

• International RelationsInternational Relations G53.1700.001G53.1700.001

G53.X8XX.001G53.X8XX.001

G53.X9XX.001G53.X9XX.001

REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION

Online via AlbertOnline via Albert

Accessed through NYU HomeAccessed through NYU Home

https://home.nyu.eduhttps://home.nyu.edu

BREAKBREAK

Orientation will resume at 3:30 Orientation will resume at 3:30 PM.PM.

FACULTY AND COURSE FACULTY AND COURSE INTRODUCTIONSINTRODUCTIONS

Faculty Introductions, Prof. Shinasi Faculty Introductions, Prof. Shinasi RamaRama

Course Descriptions, Selected FacultyCourse Descriptions, Selected Faculty

STUDENT ACTIVITIESSTUDENT ACTIVITIES

Journal of Political InquiryJournal of Political Inquiry Editor-in-Chief, Tyson PatrosEditor-in-Chief, Tyson Patros

International Relations AssociationInternational Relations Association President, Ezgi DemirciPresident, Ezgi Demirci

SeminarsSeminars

WorkshopsWorkshops

Guest lecturers and speakersGuest lecturers and speakers

Guided visits to institutions and organizationsGuided visits to institutions and organizations

Social ActivitiesSocial Activities

ALEXANDER HAMILTON ALEXANDER HAMILTON CENTERCENTER

Concentration in Political Economy AnalysisConcentration in Political Economy Analysis

Certificate in Political Economy AnalysisCertificate in Political Economy Analysis

Center LeadershipCenter Leadership Prof. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, DirectorProf. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Director Prof. Shinasi Rama, Deputy DirectorProf. Shinasi Rama, Deputy Director Sarah Dickinson, AdministratorSarah Dickinson, Administrator

QUESTIONS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSANSWERS

Following the Question and Answer Session, Following the Question and Answer Session, please join us for a Welcome Reception in please join us for a Welcome Reception in

the lobby of 19 W 4the lobby of 19 W 4thth St. St.