معرفی
Banu Helvacıoğlu is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Bilkent University's Department of Political Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Studies from Queen’s University (1988). Her research focuses on the history of political thought, modern political theory, and the intersection of aesthetics with politics. She has contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on globalization, European discourse, and cultural identity through her publications in journals like Queen’s Quarterly and International Sociology. Her work often engages with literary and philosophical texts to explore themes like mortality, ethics, and decolonization. She is affiliated with Bilkent’s POLS department, participating in professional development initiatives and seminars.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Studies, Queen’s University, 1988
Research Interests: Her scholarship bridges political theory and cultural analysis, examining how aesthetic forms (literature, art) shape political narratives. Key themes include postmodernism’s impact on political discourse, the paradoxes of European identity in Turkish contexts, and the ethical dimensions of globalization. She critiques traditional nation-state frameworks through case studies like Bilkent University’s urban development.
Professional Contributions: She has reviewed seminal works in SubStance and published book chapters that challenge conventional understandings of masculinity, solidarity, and decolonization. Her 2018 article on ‘Delightful Horror’ reinterprets warfare through a lens blending literary and political analysis.
