Information Package

PSIR595

SEMINAR

Course Code
PSIR595
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
0 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain skills to produce and express a scientific research question on international relations and Turkey's international relations.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe objective of seminar is to ease the transition to thesis writing for students who are at the thesis stage. In this line, Seminar aims to develop students' skills to write a research question (thesis subject) that does not overlook the "essentials" of an academic/scientific thesis. This requires that student develops and defends a research question which blends the theory, case study and literature knowledge that the student is assumed to have in a logical, consistent and complete way while avoiding plagiarism trap.
Course Contents
Recommended or Required ReadingThe literature on the subject of the thesis/the seminar/the project.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Case Study
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Total(%) 0
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 0
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 100
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 7 98
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 100 100
Homework
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X