PRIVATE SECURITY AND PROTECTION (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ELT5887 | Seminar | Spring Fall |
0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short 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) | Upon the completion of the program, the students will be able to; Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in private security sector | |
2) | Develop the skill of working in a team cooperatively | |
3) | Develop the skill of identifying and analyzing the vocational problems of private security and resolving them effectively. | |
4) | Develop the behavioral consciousness of occupational ethics and sense of responsibility | |
5) | Develop an awareness for life long learning and physical progress | |
6) | Develop the skill of having information about daily problems and developments about private security. | |
7) | Comprehend the laws and regulations of the sector. | |
8) | Develop the skill of effective communication. | |
9) | Develop the skill of adopting the security technologies. | |
10) | Develop the skill of planning and practicing vocational processes. | |
11) | Develop the skill of having entrepreneurship personality | |
12) | Develop the skill of communicating in the private security sector in a foreign language. |