Information Package

SOC618

SEMINAR

Course Code
SOC618
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
0 + 0
ECTS
30
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS30
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. The importance of determining a thesis topic
  2. To search the national and international literature regarding the thesis topic.
  3. Methodological discussions and data collection techniques
  4. They learn to report their research
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionDoctoral students prepare for the thesis by learning the concepts, theories, data collection techniques, methodological discussions and report writing required during the preparation of the thesis in the field of sociology.
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 ReadingThe basic materials to be used in this course are updated every year.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 30 420
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 3 3
Homework 8 50 400
Total Work Load903
Total Work Load / 30 (h)30.1
ECTS Credit of the Course30
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X
K2
K3 X X
K4 X X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X X
K9 X
K10 X X