INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ESS504	INTRODUCTION TO THESIS AND SEMINAR	3	0	0	18

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAHMAT ULLAH
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	At the end of this course, students will: By adopting the principle of scientific reliability, it is aimed for the student to have the capacity to conduct research and present a thesis proposal.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course; methods of determining the topic and thesis name, thesis design and creating a contents page, writing the preface, introduction, purpose, importance and appendices, writing the theoretical and conceptual framework, rules for writing the scope and boundaries, universe and sample, writing dependent and independent variables and hypotheses, Writing the data collection technique and timing, writing the findings and conclusion section, rules regarding referencing, and thesis studies constitute application topics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Develops theoretical knowledge of thesis writing.
Analyzes the prescribed regulations that should be taken into account when writing a thesis.
The individual formulates the approach for their thesis based on their acquired expertise in research methodologies.
Writes a thesis proposal using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained from this course.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Methods of determining general topic and thesis name	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
2	Reading	Creation of a thesis design and contents page.	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
3	Reading	Composing the preface, introduction, purpose, importance, and annexes.	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
4	Reading	Writing the theoretical and conceptual framework	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
5	Reading	Rules for writing scope and boundaries, population and sample	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
6	Reading	Writing dependent, independent variables and hypotheses	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
7	Reading	Writing data collection technique and schedule	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Writing the Findings and Conclusion section	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
10	Reading	Rules for citation and referencing	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
11	Reading	Rules for citation and referencing	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
12	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
13	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
14	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
15	Reading	Practice through thesis studies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain historically and comparatively the concepts and theories associated with the field of Political Science and International Relations.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations with other fields in Social Sciences.						5
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To specialize in concepts, theories and cases of interest and to make forecasts for the future.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	taraması yapabilir ve edindiği bilgileri çalışmalarında kullanır. To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations and to use this information for personal studies.						5
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.						5
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Political Science and International Relations with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.						5
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations and to offer solutions for each.						5
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in professional life.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Political Science and International Relations by using effective presentation and communication techniques.						5
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.						5
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.						5
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.						5

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