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  Course Description
Course Name : Thesis Work

Course Code : FDE1 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) : InstructorDr. MUSTAFA MAVAŞOĞLU
Res.Asst. UMUT HÜR YAŞAR
Asst.Prof.Dr. MEDİHA ÖZATEŞ
Asst.Prof.Dr. NURAN ASLAN
Prof.Dr. AHMET NECMİ YAŞAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Determines a thesis topic to be studied in French Language Teaching
Examines books, articles and other materials regarding selected thesis subject.
Investigates thesis subject by using scientific research methods.
Use data collecting tools appropriate for thesis subject.
Collects data from the relevant sample
Analyses data collected.
Describes the results derived from analysis.
Interprets results in the framework of previous research results and her/his own ideas.
Writes thesis as a scientific research report.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to make the students examine a topic that they select in the field of French Language Education by using scientific research methods, collect data about the topic, analyze it, and write it as a scientific research report by using previous data they obtained , similar research results and in the framework of their own interpretation

Course Contents : In this course, students determine a subject they are interested in the field of French Language education ,examine books, articles and materials on the subject , learns scientific research methods, techniques of data collection, data analysis ,describe and interpret the research results and write the thesis in the form of scientific research report.

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 Review of literature related to the chosen topic Reading the related sources Discussion
2 Review of literature related to the chosen topic Reading the related sources Discussion
3 Review of literature related to the chosen topic Reading the related sources Discussion
4 Research proposal Writing a research proposal draft Discussion
5 Research proposal Writing a research proposal draft Discussion
6 Research proposal Writing a research proposal draft Discussion
7 Research proposal Writing a research proposal draft Discussion
8 Data collection Field work Field work
9 Data collection Field work Field work
10 Data collection Field work Field work
11 Data collection Field work Field work
12 Data analysis Data analysis Data analysis
13 Data analysis Data analysis Data analysis
14 Writing the findings Writing a draft on findings Writing a report
15 Writing the findings Writing a draft on findings Writing a report
16/17 Presenting the progress on the thesis Preparation of presentation Writing and presentation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)
Required Course Material(s)  Related literature


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
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 Describes French Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in this program 4
2 Explains the concepts and principles of Linguistics, French grammar, French literature and the advanced level of foreign language education.. 4
3 Evaluates the developments in French Teaching in details using the scientific methods and techniques. 4
4 Describes cultural factors that may affect French teaching by comparing them 3
5 Describes the areas and functions of French as a foreign language. 5
6 Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 5
7 Uses methods techniques and strategies while translating from French to Turkish / Turkish to French 3
8 Thesis writing. 5
9 Implements the review methods and theories of literary works. 3
10 Identifies the techniques and methods of narration in literature. 3
11 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 3
12 Plans learning - teaching process by taking their individual differences and subject area into consideration 0
13 Both plans teaching and uses information technologies effectively in learning process 0
14 Takes the responsibility of solving the problems they encounter in French language individually and in groups 1
15 Acts as a citizen who is sensitive to the problems of school, community and world 2
16 Evaluates the information he learns with a critical approach by receiving self-learning ability 3
17 Uses the information and communication technologies about French language education effectively. 5
18 Questions how proficient he is in French teaching and strives for continuous improvement 3
19 As for the education of the French language, he analyzes the events happening around the country and the world 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 20 280
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 70 70
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70 70
    Final Exam 1 100 100
Total Workload: 590
Total Workload / 25 (h): 23.6
ECTS Credit: 24