THESIS-II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBE511	THESIS-II	7	0	0	30

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	Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to develop and demonstrate the problems and difficulties in the field by applying the systematic theory and research methods acquired in undergraduate and graduate education, and to develop and demonstrate their abilities in defining and explaining them, and to gain knowledge and skills to independently pursue specialist tasks at the end of the master program.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Thesis work stages; The examination phase, which can be defined as defining the subject of interest and getting used to the subject, data collection and processing and justification of the thesis topic, defining the limitations, problem(s) to be solved or expected development(s), what the collected information shows, this information in line with the general purposes of the thesis. The planning phase in which what it is about is taken into account, the presentation of the theoretical framework that is seen to be related to the thesis topic, the procedures for data collection and linking the theory to the subject of the thesis, the methods and techniques to be used for the development and implementation of the thesis, the evaluation and monitoring of the plan and development processes of the thesis development processes. the implementation phase, where 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)
It systematically integrates the theoretical and factual knowledge required for expertise.
Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field of study with other disciplines.
Explains the scientific problems in theory and methods.
Associates the relevant literature with the thesis work.
Formulates the problems and implements the advanced tasks within the specified time.
Explains the written, oral and visual techniques of thesis results.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Individual research	Analysing Phase	Lecture
2	Literature review, Individual research	Analysing Phase	Lecture
3	Literature review, Individual research	Analysing Phase	Lecture
4	Literature review	Planing Phase	Lecture
5	Literature review	Planing Phase	Lecture
6	Literature review	Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the analysing phase	Lecture,discussion
7	Literature review	Planning Phase	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Planning Phase	Lecture
10	Literature review	Presenting a report and/or give a departmental seminar, getting feedbacks and revising the planning phase	Lecture
11	Literature review	Implementation Phase	Lecture
12	Literature review	Evaluation Phase	Lecture, discussion
13	Literature review	Evaluation Phase	Lecture, discussion
14	Literature review	Publishing phase: Writing and updating	Lecture, discussion
15	Literature review	Publication phase: Thesis completion and presentation	Lecture, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories and methods in the field of Public Relations and Publicity.
2	To be able to make use of theoretical knowledge in Public Relations and Publicity field.
3	To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Public Relations and Publicity field.

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.
2	Carries out interdisciplinary research and narrates the results to own field as as knowledge and factually.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness and skills to perform objective analysis and evaluation of social events at national and international levels are obtained.
2	Awareness and skills to perform interdisciplinary research is obtained.
3	Skills to act act in awareness of the ethical values of the field of study during professional works are obtained.

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.
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.
3	Uses problem solving, time management, self-discipline and effective communication skills in works.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
2	Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
3	Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
2	Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
3	Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
2	Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
3	Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.

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	6	84
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	14	40	560
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	120	120
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	30	0	767