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DISSERTATION PROPOSAL PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBE607 DISSERTATION PROPOSAL 7 0 0 30

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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Preparing the Student's Thesis Proposal
Contents of the Course Unit: The thesis work includes the following stages. (1) the examination phase, which can be characterized as defining the topic of interest and familiarization with the topic, data collection and processing, and justification of the thesis topic. This process includes purpose, defining limitations, problem(s) to be solved or improvement(s) expected to be achieved. (2) the planning phase where the student considers what the collected information represents and what this information relates to for the general purposes of the thesis. This stage includes the presentation of the theoretical framework, which is found to be related to the thesis subject as a result of the literature review, the procedures for data collection and linking the theory to the subject of the thesis, and the methods and techniques to be used for the proper development and implementation of the thesis. (3) the implementation phase, in which the thesis development process is carried out by taking into account the evaluation and monitoring of the planning and development processes, (4) the evaluation phase, which includes thinking and drawing conclusions, and (5) the publication phase, in which the thesis is written, corrected, presented and defended.

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

Comprehends and systematically integrates the theoretical and factual knowledge required for expertise.
Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of the field of study with other disciplines.
Creates, solves and/or measures scientific problems in theory and methods.
Comprehends the relevant literature and relates it to the thesis.
Formulates problems, plans and executes advanced tasks within a set time.
Demonstrates the ability to discuss the results of the thesis and to present these results clearly and using written, oral and visual techniques.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Review phase -
2 - Review phase -
3 - Review phase -
4 - Review phase -
5 - Review phase -
6 - Review phase -
7 - Presenting reports and/or giving in-department seminars, receiving comments and reviewing the implementation phase -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Review phase -
10 - Review phase -
11 - Review phase -
12 - Review phase -
13 - Review phase -
14 - Review phase -
15 - Presenting reports and/or giving in-department seminars, receiving comments and reviewing the implementation phase -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Improved textbooks, past and current scientific research papers, dissertations, reports and other materials related to the research topic of the thesis

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.
5
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
3

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.
5

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.
3
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.
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 0 0 0
Preliminary & Further Study 0 0 0
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 30 420
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 1 100 100
Field Study 1 245 245
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 16 0 765
Total Workload of the Course Unit 765
Workload (h) / 25.5 30
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 30,0