| ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION (ENGLISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| QUA6999 | Qualifying Exam | Spring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN |
| Course Objectives: | The Doctoral Qualifying Exam prepares students to demonstrate mastery of their field's core knowledge and advanced topics. It aims to assess students' analytical skills, critical thinking, and readiness to pursue independent research. This exam also ensures that candidates can synthesize knowledge across disciplines relevant to their research focus. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of core and specialized areas related to the doctoral field of study. Apply critical thinking to synthesize and evaluate key theories, concepts, and methodologies. Exhibit readiness for independent research by identifying and addressing complex research questions. |
| The course includes preparation for core subject areas and advanced topics relevant to the student’s doctoral research. Activities involve literature review, identifying key theories and methodologies, and addressing gaps in knowledge. The syllabus culminates in comprehensive written and/or oral examinations designed to evaluate academic readiness. |
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| Course Notes: | Program Courses |
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| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | % 0 | |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 100 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 0 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 100 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 53 | 742 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload | 747 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Critically analyzes current theories and research trends in English language education. | 4 |
| 2) | Establishes holistic theoretical connections among disciplines related to language education (linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, neurolinguistics, etc.). | 3 |
| 3) | Produces interdisciplinary knowledge and formulates new research questions in early and multilingual bilingualism. | 3 |
| 4) | Designs and conducts original academic research using qualitative and quantitative research methods in the context of English teaching. | 4 |
| 5) | Integrates educational technologies with pedagogical approaches to develop innovative teaching materials and methods. | 2 |
| 6) | Evaluates and improves classroom practices based on second language acquisition and foreign language teaching theories. | 4 |
| 7) | Designs effective language teaching strategies for different age groups, offering practices that consider cultural and social diversity. | 3 |
| 8) | Conducts critical discourse analysis addressing gender, identity, culture, and power relations in language teaching. | 1 |
| 9) | Communicates effectively in multicultural and multilingual environments, offering educational solutions with intercultural awareness. | 1 |
| 10) | Possesses in-depth knowledge of language testing and assessment systems; develops tools based on validity, reliability, and testing theories. | 2 |
| 11) | Presents at national and international scientific meetings and publishes research in accordance with academic ethics. | 1 |
| 12) | Produces original academic work that contributes to theoretical knowledge in the field. | 1 |
| 13) | Demonstrates academic leadership and develops projects to address current issues in the field. | 1 |
| 14) | Evaluates the social functions of English language education with a sense of social contribution and proposes solution-oriented policies. | 1 |
| 15) | Thinks critically using advanced cognitive skills and proposes innovative instructional approaches and creative solutions. | 4 |
| 16) | Works independently with ethical responsibility and collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams. | 5 |