Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SBE504 | INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories and methods in the field of Public Relations and Publicity.
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To be able to make use of theoretical knowledge in Public Relations and Publicity field.
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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.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interrelates knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other fields of social science.
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Carries out interdisciplinary research and narrates the results to own field as as knowledge and factually.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Awareness and skills to perform objective analysis and evaluation of social events at national and international levels are obtained.
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Awareness and skills to perform interdisciplinary research is obtained.
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Skills to act act in awareness of the ethical values of the field of study during professional works are obtained.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Defines and applies professional limits, competence and responsibilities in academic and practical works.
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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.
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Uses problem solving, time management, self-discipline and effective communication skills in works.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
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Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
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Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
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Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
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Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
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Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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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.
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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.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |