PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ELT5887 | Seminar | Spring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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) |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. | 2 |
2) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | 1 |
3) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | 4 |
4) | To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. | 1 |
5) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | 3 |
6) | To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. | 1 |
7) | To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. | 3 |
8) | To be able to use skills for effective communication. | 5 |
9) | To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. | 1 |
10) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | 1 |
11) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | 1 |
12) | To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. | 4 |