FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

The primary educational and research objectives of our Faculty are to provide a greater understanding of the basic structures of societies, determining their needs and responding to those needs. With this objective in mind, there is a recognized need for an interdisciplinary approach that effectively brings together the knowledge and methods from different disciplines in order to better understand the foundations, general functions, and basic problems prevalent within various societies.  Our Faculty aims to be at the forefront of academic research and instruction in the social sciences by reinforcing an interdisciplinary approach between different subjects.

In line with the overall vision of ASBU our Faculty is primarily focused on research.  The Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty is made up of the Anthropology, Philosophy, Media and Communication, Psychology, Sociology, History and Turkish Language and Literature departments. . Interdisciplinary double major and minor programmes will be offered. In addition,  we are looking to provide special certificate programs as well as programs that offer students the chance to study abroad.

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities recognizes critical thinking as an indispensable constituent of both education and a well-rounded individual. Therefore, our aim is to provide the necessary education and knowledge to our students for them to excel in the modern world. Our priority is to equip students with the required theoretical and practical knowhow that they may positively contribute to today’s changing world.

Academic Staff

 The academic staff at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities are forward-thinking and many have received an international education. Their collaborations as reviewers for over 20 international journals is a testament to their knowledge and expertise.

Research Fields

Taking into consideration its position as a research oriented university, a variety of sub-fields and research groups have been established: Turkey Studies, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean studies, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, Gender Studies, Identity, and Ethnicity and Nationalism Studies. Academic staff will actively encourage students to participate alongside them in these sub-fields of research.

Both national and international cooperation between ASBU and other institutions will create profitable partnerships in social and cultural projects and research that can meet local and global needs. These projects will be published in academic publications and with the wider public in appropriate format.