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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 Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
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
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 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