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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
SBE604 INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR 3 0 0 18

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Third Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. EMİNE AKÇADAĞ ALAGÖZ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of the course is to teach students how to make a literature review, conduct research and prepare a thesis proposal form, and to provide students with the skills to write a thesis according to scientific principles.
Contents of the Course Unit: The course content covers scientific research, source scanning, quantitative and qualitative research methods, footnote systems and thesis proposal form preparation.

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

Create a thesis proposal form
Write scientific research articles using different research techniques

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Preliminary information about the basic concepts, the purpose and content of the course. Lecture, question and answer
2 Reading articles on the subject Science and scientific approach Lecture, question-answer, discussion
3 Reading articles on the subject Scientific research and literature review Lecture, question-answer, discussion
4 Reading articles on the subject Basic elements of the research process Lecture, question-answer, discussion
5 Reading articles on the subject Problem-Research question-Hypothesis Lecture, question-answer, discussion
6 Reading articles on the subject Methodology Lecture, question-answer, discussion
7 Reading articles on the subject Quantitative and Qualitative Research Techniques Lecture, question-answer, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading articles on the subject Survey method Lecture, question-answer, discussion
10 Reading articles on the subject Case study Lecture, question-answer, discussion
11 Reading articles on the subject Quotation and reference Lecture, question-answer, discussion
12 - How to write scientific research article Lecture, question-answer, discussion
13 - How to write scientific research article Lecture, question-answer, discussion
14 - How to prepare the thesis proposal form -
15 - How to prepare the thesis proposal form -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gürbüz, S., & Şahin, F. (2014). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık, (s 271).
Anderson, R. E., Tatham, R. L., & Black, W. C. (1992). Multivariate data analysis: With readings. Macmillan Publishing Company.
King, G., Keohane, R.& Verba, S. (1994).Designing Social Inquiry: Scientific Inference in Qualitative Research. Princeton University Press
İlgili alandaki doktora ve yüksek lisans tezleri

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
To explain historically and comparatively the concepts and theories associated with the field of Political Science and International Relations.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To relate concepts and cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations with other fields in Social Sciences.
5
2
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To specialize in concepts, theories and cases of interest and to make forecasts for the future.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations and to use this information for personal studies.
5
2
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
4
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To analyze data and findings in the field of Political Science and International Relations with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
5
2
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations and to offer solutions for each.
5
3
To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in professional life.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To convey information related with the field of Political Science and International Relations by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
5
2
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.
5
3
To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
5
2
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
3

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 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 8 112
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 7 98
Assignment (Homework) 14 6 84
Project Work 1 20 20
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 14 5 70
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 1 20 20
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 5 5
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 5 5
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 76 0 458
Total Workload of the Course Unit 458
Workload (h) / 25.5 18
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 18,0