Information Package

Master's of Sociology with Thesis

SOC590

SEMINAR

Course Code
SOC590
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
0 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. By finding a problematic within the framework of sociology department, they can prepare this problematic as a research design and prepare for the thesis process.
  2. They can research and present scientific studies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course; The aim is to enable students to find a problem in the axis of sociology, to prepare it as a research design, to prepare for the thesis process, to present a scientific study, to learn ethical rules and to avoid academic violations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The meaning and content of the thesis; Why and how is the thesis prepared?
2nd Week The meaning and content of the thesis; Why and how is the thesis prepared?
3rd Week Evaluation of sample theses in terms of form and content by the course supervisor
4th Week Evaluation of sample theses in terms of form and content by the course supervisor
5th Week Evaluation of sample theses in terms of form and content by the course supervisor
6th Week Evaluation of thesis proposals
7th Week Evaluation of thesis proposals
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Evaluation of selected theses by students
10th Week Presentation of thesis proposals
11th Week Presentation of thesis proposals
12th Week Presentation of thesis proposals
13th Week Article presentation
14th Week Article presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingLiterature related to the thesis/seminar/project.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 16 32
Total Work Load310
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.33
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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