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THESIS INTRODUCTION AND SEMINAR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SABE503 THESIS INTRODUCTION 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. MEHMET SOYAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. MEHMET SOYAL
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The master seminar course aims to provide students with knowledge, skills and attitudes about presenting, explaining, discussing and developing communication skills in front of the group by preparing a study that will contribute to the current and educational process on thesis subjects, in accordance with scientific research methods.
Contents of the Course Unit: Analysis and comprehension of thesis studies in terms of formal features based on the university's thesis writing guide.

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

Defines the concepts, theoretical and practical management processes related to writing and making a presentation.
It develops the ability to speak, explain, discuss and communicate a study in front of a group in accordance with scientific research methods.
Gains effectiveness in monitoring and discussing conference and presentation techniques, and resource research and management.
Applies the concepts related to writing a thesis and making a presentation by understanding the theoretical and practical management processes.
Gains the ability to speak in public.
It develops the ability to discuss and communicate a study in accordance with scientific research methods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, Individual research Theory and research in health sciences Lecture
2 Literature review Determining research topic and literature review Lecture
3 Literature review Preparing research proposal Lecture
4 Literature review Basic concepts related to methodology Lecture, Question Answer
5 Literature review Basic information on data analysis-1 (Concept of data, types of variables, introduction to analysis) Lecture, Question Answer
6 Literature review Basic information on data analysis-2 (data evaluation in different methodologies) Lecture, Question Answer
7 Literature review IMRAD and different structuring scales Lecture, Question Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Ethics in scientific research and writing-1 Lecture, Question Answer
10 Literature review Ethics in scientific research and writing-2 Lecture, Question Answer
11 Literature review Presentation preparation techniques Lecture, Question Answer
12 Literature review Effective presentation skills Lecture, Question Answer
13 Literature review Student homework presentations 1 Lecture, Question Answer
14 Literature review Student homework presentations 2 Lecture, Question Answer
15 Literature review Homework evaluations Lecture, Question Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Katz J.,(2002) Handbook of Clinical Audiology, Lippincott Williams&Wilkins

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
Based on undergraduate level qualifications, people develop advanced knowledge in the field with analytical thinking competence at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to psychosocial fields in sports.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By understanding the interdisciplinary interaction that sports sciences are related to, people reach new and original results for their field of expertise.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By understanding the interdisciplinary interaction that sports sciences are related to in psychosocial fields in sports, achieves new and original results.
2
Develops new methods related to the applications used in psychosocial fields in sports, redesigns the methods used in existing applications when necessary, or adapts them for use in different disciplines.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They use advanced equipment, technology and software to realize the applications required in their field, analyze the data obtained and evaluate the results.
2
They use scientific research methods and techniques effectively in order to be able to research, analyze and re-adapt new and current issues in their field and to produce original research results.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Whit using their leadership characteristics; plans and organizes the studies on national and international sports activities and organizations with a unique approach and develops strategic approaches by taking initiative in order to solve possible problems.
2
They develop methods that will contribute to the development and innovative applications of her processes and interprets these developments in national and / or international scientific publications.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Based on the knowledge and skills at the level of expertise acquired in the field; follows current approaches and developments in the field with a critical mindset, solves possible problems with an analytical approach and develops new ideas and methods when necessary.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They critically analyze the norms regulating relations in the field of person and social life, supports its development and shows behavior for its reorganization in case of need.
2
Discusses and interprets current developments and studies in scientific meetings and sports organizations held at national and international level in a fluent, understandable and systematic way, by supporting them with quantitative / qualitative data.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
While carrying out studies related to the field; attaches importance to ethical values and legal regulations accepted in social life and supports the development of these values.
2
In the light of developments in the field of sports sciences; It carries out sustainable projects and studies with a social content that supports the development of awareness about the movement education, exercise and sports habits of the society in which it lives, and leads the formation of institutions that serve within this framework.

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 1 14
Preliminary & Further Study 14 5 70
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 10 140
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 14 8 112
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 14 9 126
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 71 0 463
Total Workload of the Course Unit 463
Workload (h) / 25.5 18,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 18,0