POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POL6888-4 Ph.D. Thesis Spring 0 0 0 30

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Prerequisites: POL6888-3 - Ph.D. Thesis
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The process of conducting thesis research and writing the thesis under the guidance of the thesis instructor and jury

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who successfully complete the course will be able to:
Explain the content, the methodology, the design of the research,
Conduct thesis research,
and earn doctoral degree.

Course Content

The final phase of the completion of the doctoral process. Candidates submit their dissertation to the committee and defend it in front of the committee

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
2) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
3) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
4) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
5) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
6) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
7) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
8) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
9) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
10) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
11) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
12) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
13) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation
14) Writing the thesis Reading and Presentation

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Jury 1 % 100
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Study Hours Out of Class 14 560
Preliminary Jury 1 4
Paper Submission 14 182
Jury 1 4
Total Workload 750

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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. 5
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 5
7) Distinguish among leading schools of thought in comparative politics and apply and critically discuss these approaches in understanding and explaining domestic political phenomena 5