| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (ENGLISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| POL6888-1 | Ph.D. Thesis | Fall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | |
| Prerequisites: |
POL6999 - Ph.D Qualification Exam |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | This course does not seek to provide additional theoretical material or methodological toolkit, the way typical graduate courses do. Its goal is rather simple as it attempts to apply your cumulative understanding and skills to specific research topics. From the perspective of one’s program of study, however, this course poses a real-world test helping to make a realistic transition from coursework to dissertation. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon successful completion of the course, students will become able to: -Apply theoretical and methodological understanding and skills into devising researchable ideas and specific research questions and hypotheses, - Conduct a focused review of the relevant literature and create appropriate conceptual framework, - Develop a realistic research design with specific research strategies, - Think through and articulate a chapter-by-chapter outline of the intended dissertation, - Communicate research ideas and their appropriate theoretical and methodological issues effectively and efficiently, - Critique others’ ideas paying particular attention to both theoretical and methodological rigor and reality, - Gain understanding of the process of dissertation including stress, time, and project management, committee formation, dissertation proposition and defense, and human subjects reviews. |
| The content of the course is to inform the students on defining a thesis topic, conducting research and writing their thesis. Ph.D. thesis represents a substantial work. Ph.D. thesis research is a task to ensure that the student can later take on independent, long-term research commitments. Through the Ph.D. thesis process the student is transformed into a professional researcher. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Dissertation: What to Expect? | Reading and Presentation |
| 2) | Problems and Questions | Reading and Presentation |
| 3) | Literature Review | Reading and Presentation |
| 4) | Research Design | Reading and Presentation |
| 5) | Analysis, Writing, and Ethical Considerations | Reading and Presentation |
| 6) | Analysis, Writing, and Ethical Considerations | Reading and Presentation |
| 7) | Analysis, Writing, and Ethical Considerations | Reading and Presentation |
| 8) | Presentation and Wrap up | Reading and Presentation |
| 9) | Presentation and Wrap up | Reading and Presentation |
| 10) | Presentation and Wrap up | Reading and Presentation |
| 11) | Presentation and Wrap up | Reading and Presentation |
| 12) | Review of the dissertation | Reading and Presentation |
| 13) | Review of the dissertation | Reading and Presentation |
| 14) | Review of the dissertation | Reading and Presentation |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Rudestam, K.E. & Newton, R.R. 2007. Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. [ISBN: 9781412916790] APA. (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Babbie, E. (2010). The Practice of Social Research (12th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Creswell, J.W. (2009). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Galvan, J.L. (2006). Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing. |
| References: | Leedy, P. & Ormrod, J. (2009). Practical Research: Planning and Design (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Singleton, R., Jr., & Straits, B. (2009). Approaches to Social Research (5th ed.). London: Oxford University Press. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Jury | 1 | % 100 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 40 | 560 |
| Preliminary Jury | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Paper Submission | 14 | 13 | 182 |
| Jury | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 750 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Have the social, scientific and ethical values under any circumstances with related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in data collection, interpretation, and dissemination stage also information to develop and deepen the level of expertise. | 5 |
| 2) | Students can critically evaluate the political developments, strategies and practical outcomes on the international political arena, based on theoretical knowledge. | 4 |
| 3) | Have the knowledge of the nation state to the present day about geographical, institutional, structural, conceptual and theoretical development of the international relations; the political, economic and juridical foundation of the state. Evaluated to be critical a variety of security issues, strategies, and practical consequences in the international arena. | 5 |
| 4) | Possess the ability to recognize problems and create original solutions through independent and critical thinking, as well as the ability to develop theoretical concepts. In addition, a knowledge of recent advances within one's field and in related areas, an understanding of relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within one's research field. | 5 |
| 5) | Through completion of advanced course work and rigorous skills training, the doctoral program prepares students to make original contributions to the knowledge of Political Science and to interpret and present the results of such research. | 5 |
| 6) | Distinguish among and apply the distinct levels of analysis and the leading schools of thought in political science and international relations to understand and explain international political phenomena | 4 |
| 7) | Distinguish among leading schools of thought in comparative politics and apply and critically discuss these approaches in understanding and explaining domestic political phenomena | 4 |