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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT5887 Seminar Spring 0 0 0 10
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Prerequisites: ELT5888-1 - Thesis
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE
Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Graduate Seminar course is a systematic study that prepares students for their thesis writing. To help students conduct a thesis study, the course involves augmenting critical thinking, researching, and academic writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Critique research articles on current topics
2. Formulate a specific research topic and research questions
3. Conduct literature review relevant to a research topic they have selected
4. Collaborate with faculty to develop applicable research methodology for data collection and analyses
5. Write a research proposal outlining key elements of the proposed project and present it orally in seminar

Course Content

The seminar course introduces students with various current research ideas widening their perspectives and awareness of topics of interests through invited speakers and their presentations. The course orients students to conduct literature review on a pre-determined subject, to help them gain competence in synthesizing the literature, collect data, analyze, interpret and discuss the findings.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the seminar course Syllabus
2) Academic study aim, academic writing, and plagiarism Reading articles
3) Identifying a research problem and writing research questions Reading related book chapters and articles
4) Literature review Reading articles
5) Data collection methods: Quantitative Inviting a guest speaker for a seminar
6) Data collection methods: Qualitative Inviting a guest speaker for a seminar
7) Data analysis Reading articles
8) Discussion based on the findings Reading articles
9) Discussion and conclusion
10) Feedback on projects
11) Feedback on projects
12) Project presentations
13) Project presentations
14) Project presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: The instructor may assign readings, handouts, web-based activities throughout the semester.
References: American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American psychological association (6th edition). Washington, DC: Author. (or other appropriate style manual)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 2 % 10
Homework Assignments 5 % 50
Project 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 10 14 140
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Project 1 10 10
Homework Assignments 5 19 95
Total Workload 246

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) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 2
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 2
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 2
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 2
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 3
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 2
9) To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. 2
10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 2
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 2
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 2