General Information about the Course

Course Code:	PSI514
Course Title:	Seminar
Course Semester:	2. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 0 0 0 12
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Necessary
Level of course:	Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Hatice Deniz Yükseker Tekin
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To prepare MA students for writing a thesis proposal
Course Objective:	To write a thesis proposal
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Student learns how to write a thesis proposal

2) Learns how to select an appropriate methodology

3) Learns how to conduct literature review

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Learns how to conduct library research

2) Learns how to select a research topic

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Introduction
2)	Selecting a topic
3)	Identifying importance of topic
4)	Library research
5)	Library research cont'd
6)	Preparing a bibliography
7)	Writing an annotated bibliography
8)	Midterm exam week
9)	Writing a literature review
10)	Writing a literature review cont'd
11)	Identifying research questions
12)	Formulating hypotheses
13)	Selecting a research method
14)	Selecting data collection tools
15)	Completing the research proposal
References: Tez danışmanı öğrencinin çalışmasını yönlendirir.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to analyze political developments and international relations in accordance with theories in the fields of political science and international relations
2) To acquire theoretical knowledge in the field of international conflicts and conflict resolution
3) To be able to apply theoretical knowledge gained in political science and international relations to contemporary global and regional political events

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments	2	% 40
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms		% 0
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	14
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	15	220
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	15	75
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)
Preparing for the General Exam
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	60
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		369
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		12