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INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBE504 INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR 3 0 0 18

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ALİ ÖZBEK-Assist.Prof. NAZAR BAL
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: At the end of this course, students; By adopting the principle of scientific reliability, it is aimed to reach the capacity to conduct research and to propose a thesis proposal.
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of this course; topic and thesis name determination methods, thesis design and contents page creation, preface, introduction, purpose, importance and appendices, writing the theoretical and conceptual framework, the scope and boundaries, the rules about the universe and sample writing, dependent, independent variables and hypotheses, data collection technique and writing the timing, findings and writing the conclusion part, the rules related to the citation, the application of the thesis.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Develope theoretical knowledge about writing a thesis.
Consider formal rules to be considered while writing a thesis.
Design the method of the thesis writing through the knowledge gained about the research methods.
Write a thesis proposal through theoretical and practical knowledge acquired from this course.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading resources General subject and thesis name determination methods Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
2 Reading resources Thesis design and creating table of contents Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
3 Reading resources Foreword, introduction, purpose, importance and writing of annexes Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
4 Reading resources Writing the theoretical and conceptual framework Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
5 Reading resources Rules for writing scope and boundaries, universe and sample Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
6 Reading resources Writing dependent, independent variables and hypotheses Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
7 Reading resources Data collection technique and timing Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading resources Writing the Results and Conclusion Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
10 Reading resources Rules for citation Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
11 Reading resources Rules for citation Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
12 Reading resources Application through thesis studies Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
13 Reading resources Application through thesis studies Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
14 Reading resources Application through thesis studies Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
15 Reading resources Application through thesis studies Lecture, question and answer, discussion, practice
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Altunişik, R., Coşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., & Yildirim, E. (2005). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Sakarya Publication, Adapazarı.
Berg, B. L., & Lune, H. (2015). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Eğitim Publication.
Taylor, S. J., Bogdan, R., & DeVault, M. (2015). Introduction to qualitative research methods: A guidebook and resource. John Wiley & Sons.
BECKER, H. (2013). Sosyal Bilimcilerin Yazma Çilesi-Yazımın Sosyal Organizasyonu Kuramı-,(Çev: Şerife Güneş). Ankara: Heretik.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explains basic concepts, principles and practical methods of communication and performs analysis and evaluation at basic level for problem solving.
4
2
Interrelates up-to-date information on communication with communication theories and explains them.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interrelates knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other fields of social science.
4
2
Carries out interdisciplinary research and narrates the results to own field as as knowledge and factually.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awareness and skills to perform objective analysis national and international levels are obtained
4
2
Awarness and skills to perform interdisciplinary research is obtained
5
3
Skills to act in awareness of ethical values of the work is obtained
4
4
Skills and Knowledge to making news programme for radio-television and other medias are obtained
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Defines and applies professional limits, competence and responsibilities in academic and practical works.
4
2
May make effective use of data resources in the field of research, carry out literature review, keep track of scientific studies and use them in own work.
4
3
Uses problem solving, time management, self-discipline and effective communication skills in Works
5
4
Uses skills to put forth distinct creativeness in works.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Designs and concludes a research in own field on his/her own, interprets findings and puts forward suggestions for resolution.
5
2
Takes part in teamwork as leader or member and fulfills duty.
4
3
Takes responsibility in management of professional development of individuals and groups, in the field of work.
5
4
Is willing to carry out authentic work in field of study, inclined to cooperation and prepared to take responsibility.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Accepts lifelong learning as a principle in own field of study.
5
2
Keeps close track of developments, changes and innovations in own field of study.
4
3
Continues with the belief that new learnings are required for developing own professional development.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Makes use of effective communication techniques at relevant place and time and at convenient occasion and time.
5
2
Establishes healthy social relations using professional knowledge and and skills.
4
3
Develops competence to learn a foreign language, as it is important for communication.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Competence to observe social, scientific and ethical values during phases of collection, interpretation and announcement of data on the field of study.
4
2
Competence to observe scientific, social and ethical values during phases of interpretation and announcement of data on the field of study.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 10 140
Preliminary & Further Study 12 12 144
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 12 12 144
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 14 14
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 10 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 42 0 454
Total Workload of the Course Unit 454
Workload (h) / 25.5 17,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 18,0