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Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GLA5887 Seminar Fall 0 0 0 10

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Prerequisites: GLA5888-1 - Thesis
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this Module is to provide the student with : An opportunity to independently research, investigate, critically evaluate and formally present a study of an issue in the selected topic.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. will be able to apply appropriate research methods to the investigation and study of a practical, theoretical, case study or applied investigation of an area of study.
2. will be able to critically evaluate the research method and findings and place it in the context of the field of study.
3. will be able to construct a coherent and cogent dissertation to report the findings of the investigation.
4. will be able to present a study of an issue in the selected topic in academic context.
5. will be able to construct a research plan independently.

Course Content


Conduct and present a research investigation or an experimental research investigation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Literature Review Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
2) Literature Review Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
3) Literature Review Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
4) Literature Review Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
5) Literature Review Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
6) Literature Review Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
7) Data Collection Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
8) Data Collection Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
9) Data Collection Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
10) Data Collection Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
11) Analysis and evaluation of data or results Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
12) Analysis and evaluation of data or results Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
13) Analysis and evaluation of data or results Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.
14) Analysis and evaluation of data or results Research books and scientific papers related with the seminar subject.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Earl Babbie, The Practice of Social Research, Wadsworth, 9th edition, 2001
References: Weekly assigned articles-Haftalık verilecek okumalar.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 6 % 50
Paper Submission 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Application 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 118
Homework Assignments 14 70
Paper Submission 1 10
Total Workload 240

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) Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. 5
2) Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. 5
3) Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. 5
4) Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. 5
5) Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. 5
6) Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. 5
7) Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. 5
8) Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. 5
9) Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. 5
10) Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. 3
11) Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. 5
12) Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics.