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Course Description Course Name : Special Area Course Course Code : UİY 700 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 2 Year Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the basic resources specific to area studied. Knows the ways to access specific resources on the subject studied. Understands the methods of scientific research. Develops scientific thinking on research issue and uses scientific methods across the different problems encountered in research process. Learns the useful methods for collecting research materials. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The objective of this course is to provide academic guidance to the student during various stages of thesis-writing process. Course Contents : This is a consultancy course which is compulsory for each students beginning to Master´s program. Supervisors and students discusses the content and the scope of thesis subject and the literature on it. Supervisors recommend publications to read and the programs to follow. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General Overview of thesis-writing process, information on academic writing rules and regulations None Lecture, discussion, evaluation, oral presentation 2 Information on conducting academic research and access to academic data Preliminary research on the subject Lecture 3 Information on research methods and techniques Preliminary research on the subject Lecture 4 Defining a research topic and research question Preliminary research on the subject Lecture, evaluation 5 How to write a literature review Preliminary research on the subject Lecture, evaluation 6 Identifying a research method to collect data Preliminary research on the subject Lecture, evaluation 7 Providing feedback on the student’s first draft of literature review Preliminary research on the subject, preparing presentation Lecture, evaluation, oral presentation 8 Discussing potential challenges and difficulties of thesis-writing process, setting up deadlines Preliminary research on the subject Lecture, evaluation 9 Discussing student’s process of collecting data Preliminary research on the subject Lecture, evaluation 10 Information on data analysis Preliminary research on the subject Lecture 11 Providing feedback on the student’s second draft of thesis Preliminary research on the subject, preparing presentation Lecture, evaluation, oral presentation 12 Information on effective literary style techniques Preliminary research on the subject Lecture 13 Providing feedback on referencing, preparing a bibliography Preliminary research on the subject Lecture, evaluation 14 Providing feedback on the student’s third draft of thesis Preliminary research on the subject, preparing presentation Lecture, evaluation, oral presentation 15 A general discussion on student’s performance Preliminary research on the subject, preparing presentation Lecture, evaluation 16/17 Submission of the final draft of thesis Preparing presentation Lecture, evaluation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  There is no single text book. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. 5 2 Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. 3 3 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 2 4 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 4 5 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 6 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5 7 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5 8 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5 9 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 4 10 Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. 4 11 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 5 12 Gains the ability to use different resources in an area of non- investigating within the framework of academic rules, to provide and efficient synthesis of the information obtained. 5 13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6