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Course Description Course Name : Thesis Course Code : UİY1 701 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 24 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Students learn how to conduct a detailed research on a topic or problem within the research field of the discipline of international relations. Students learn how to assess in a critical way the findings of their research. Students acquire the skill to systematically and analytically discuss the conclusions of their research in a written text . Students develop the technical skills (such as source searching, methodological study, referencing) required for conducting a scientific work. Students gain experience in presenting and defending research findings. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to provide master students with the academic supervision and support required throughout their thesis work. Course Contents : Completion of thesis work through following stages: topic selection, collection of sources, literature review, research and data collection, data analysis and establishment of findings, finalisation of thesis work and oral defence 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 Term schedule for thesis work Overall assessment of thesis writing process Discussion and planning 2 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 3 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 4 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 5 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 6 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 7 Preparations for mid-term report Reporting on conducted thesis work Reporting 8 Mid-term report Evaluation of progress in thesis writing and updating of term schedule Discussion and planning 9 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 10 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 11 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 12 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 13 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 14 Thesis work Collection and analysis of academic sources on thesis topic Indvidual research 15 Preparations for final report Reporting on term-based progress Reporting 16/17 Final report Final evaluation of thesis work Discussion and planning   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Within the framework of their specific thesis topics, students make use of various academic sources including scientific books, articles and theses, quantitative and/or qualitative data, interviews, surveys, academic, literary, historical and official texts, archive documents and other written and oral sources. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 0 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. 4 3 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 3 4 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2 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. 5 10 Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. 3 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. 4 * 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 16 224     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 16 224 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 10 140     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 588 Total Workload / 25 (h): 23.52 ECTS Credit: 24