- Course Code
- HMAN565
- Semester
- Third Term (Fall)
- Theory+Practice
- 5 + 0
- ECTS
- 10
| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | 2 |
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| Semester | Third Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Understanding the Research Process in Social Sciences
- Gaining Skills in Topic Selection and Literature Review
- Applying Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Methods
- Comprehending the Academic Reporting and Thesis Writing Process
- Developing Competence in Effective Thesis Presentation and Revision
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Course Description | Each student must have the knowledge, skills and competence to be able to report on the notion of social science, methods and analysis techniques during their master's thesis. This course covers the student's academic research, analysis and reporting competence (Social science thought, qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, reporting and publishing). |
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| Course Contents |
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TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Designing the Research Process |
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2nd Week |
Selection of the Topic, Problem Identification Process, Assumptions, Limitations |
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3rd Week |
Purpose-Importance-Expectations, Literature Review Process |
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4th Week |
Literature Review Process |
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5th Week |
Literature Review Process |
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6th Week |
Determination of Analysis Methods |
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7th Week |
Model Detection |
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8th Week |
Determination of Sections and Subheadings |
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9th Week |
General Evaluation of the Content |
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10th Week |
Thesis Writing Stage |
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11th Week |
Thesis Writing Stage, Interim Evaluation |
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12th Week |
Thesis Writing Stage |
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13th Week |
Presentation of the Thesis |
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14th Week |
Revision of the Thesis |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Bernard, H. R., & Bernard, H. R. (2013). Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Sage. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
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| Midterm exam |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
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| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
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| Homework |
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| Weekly Articles and Resource Research |
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20 |
300 |
| Total Work Load | 300 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes
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LO5 |
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