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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 Assist.Prof. MUSTAFA ÖZAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. MUSTAFA ÖZAN
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
Develops concepts, theories and approaches in the field of International Logistics and Trade at the level of expertise.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relates concepts and phenomena in the field of International Logistics and Trade with other fields of Social Sciences.
4
2
Explains current information in the field by associating it with economics and business theories.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Establishes a relationship from past to present between conceptual and theoretical connections related to international trade and logistics
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can conduct scientific research to examine the facts related to the field of International Trade and Logistics and use the acquired knowledge in their studies.
5
2
Using up-to-date technology, he/she can conduct research on the phenomena in his/her field and analyze with the information he/she has obtained.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
She undertakes a study related to her field on her own within the framework of discipline and responsibility.
5
2
As a leader or team member in a teamwork related to his/her field, he/she can undertake various tasks and fulfill them completely.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyzes information and findings related to International Trade and Logistics within the framework of cause-effect relationship and critical approach.
5
2
Defines the theoretical or practical gaps in the field of International Trade and Logistics and offers solutions.
4
3
Uses theoretical and applied knowledge about International Trade and Logistics in her academic and professional career.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It can direct or verbally convey information about the field of International Trade and Logistics to projects, events and social responsibility activities.
3
2
Can follow the developments in the field at international and national level and produce written and oral studies
5
3
Transfers information about the field of International Trade and Logistics by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluates according to legal, social and ethical values while transferring the information obtained from the sources.
5
2
Follows current developments and innovations in the field within the framework of the principle of lifelong learning.
4

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