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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Seminar |
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| Course Code |
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UİYS 700 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN
Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Students learn techniques for creating an academic text.
Students learn scientific research methods.
Students learn how to do literature review.
Students learn to make scientific analysis of the findings.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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This course aims to gain students basic knowledge about process of master thesis and general principles of scientific study. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course leads students to research about a specific subject, to assess resources and write a scientific text by analysing evidences. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Basic Concepts of Research |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Basic Principles of Methodology |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Approach and Criticism of positivist science |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Beyond Positivist Science Approach |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Process of Scientific Research and Selection of Research Subject |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Critical Resource Analysis |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Hypothesis Formation and Expression |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Secondary Data |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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9 |
Primary Data |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
Methods of Survey/Interview/ Observation |
Reading about the resources, homework |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Quantitative Analysis Methods |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Qualitative Analysis Methods |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Referencing Methods |
Reading about the resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Preparation of the Research Report |
Reading about the resources, preparation of the report |
Student activities |
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15 |
Preparation of the Research Report |
Reading about the resources, preparation of the report |
Student activities |
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16/17 |
Presentation of the Research Report |
Reading about the resources, presentation of the report |
Student activities |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
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 There is no single textbook.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
100 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. |
2 |
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Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. |
3 |
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3 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
4 |
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4 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
5 |
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5 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
4 |
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6 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
3 |
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7 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
5 |
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8 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
5 |
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9 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
4 |
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10 |
Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. |
4 |
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11 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
2 |
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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 |
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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. |
1 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
10 |
30 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Workload: | 114 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.56 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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