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Course Code: 
PSIR 480
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
10
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 

Within this course the student is expected to focus on a political science topic, conduct a research and write a full-fledged research paper.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture
Course Evaluation Methods: 
B: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

The students will be able to select the relevant sources in order to write their research paper.

5,8,9,10

1

B

The students will be able to review the literature regarding their research topic.

5,9,10

1

             B

The students will be able to write a research question

8,9,10

1

             B

The students will be able to test the validity of their research question.

5,8,9

1

             B

The students will be able to plan the outline of their research project.

5,8,9

1

             B

The students will be able to  conclude the findings  of their research Project.

5,8,9

1

             B

 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Meeting and introduction of the course.

 

2

Finding the topic, constructing a research question.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

3

How to use online databases and resources.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

4

Learning how to cite and avoiding plagiarism.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

5

Choosing a title and making an outline.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

6

First Evaluation.

 

7

Writing an abstract, writing the introduction.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

8

Developing a Working Bibliography and literature review.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

9

Working on research paper.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

10

Working on research paper.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

11

Second Evaluation.

 

12

Working on research paper.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

13

Working on research paper and writing the conclusion.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

14

Review.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

15

Review.

Related sections of James D. Lester.

 

Recommended Sources

Textbook  Writing Research Papers in the Social Sciences, James D. Lester (Late) (Author), Jim D. Lester Jr. , Pearson, 2006.
Additional Resources  

 

Material Sharing

Documents

 A full-fledged research paper.

Assignments

No Assignments.

Exams

 No Exams.

 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Evaluation I

1

10

Evaluation II

1

10

Participation

 

10

Total

 

30

CONTRIBUTION OF THE PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE

 

70

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

30

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Students will demonstrate their comprehensive knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of Political Science and International Relations as well as other related disciplines such as Law, Economics and Sociology.

 

X

     

2

Students will interpret the structure, institutions and operation of national, international and supranational entities via utilization of the concepts and theories of Political Science and International relations and produce project reports that include possible solutions to problems of such institutions when necessary.

   

X

   

3

Students will demonstrate that they have developed a comparative, analytical and interdisciplinary approach vis-à-vis human societies and political systems.

   

X

   

4

Students will have improved their skills and awareness of personal responsibility and team membership through conducting group or independent research projects, doing internships and producing their graduation dissertations.

       

X

5

Students will demonsrate proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collections methods.

       

X

6

Students will prove their understanding of  the rapidly-evolving dynamics of national and global environments requires  constant self-assessment, life-long learning, and the ability to formulate innovative solutions to maintain their personal and professional development.

X

       

7

Students should be able to critically evaluate the body of knowledge in political science, assess self-competency and direct self-learning efforts accordingly.

   

X

   

8

Students will implement written and oral communication skills in English and Turkish in both academic and professional settings.

       

X

9

Students should be able to effectively demonstrate their knowledge of written,  oral and reading skills in English both in international institutional settings and follow and interpret the global dynamics of the International Relations discipline.

       

X

10

Students will demonstrate their social skills and experience required by public or private institutions or in the academia.

     

X

 

11

Students will show empathy and respect towards societies other than one’s own.

X

       

12

Students should be able to effectively utilize computer and information technologies commonly-used in the social sciences.

       

X

13

Students will interpret domestic and international developments and express opinions, having acquired advanced knowledge and proficiency in the via communication with international scholars and students.

X

       

14

Students will respect personal, social and academic ethical norms.

       

X

15

Students should understand the personal, social, and ecological dimensions of social responsibility, and show duties of active and global citizenship.

X

       

16

Students should know that universality of social-political and legal rights and social justice are the principle components of contemporary society, and that scientific thinking is an essential prerequisite for maintaining social advancement and global competitiveness.

X

       
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)

16

3

48

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

16

3

48

Evaluation I

1

42

42

Evaluation II

1

42

42

Paper

1

70

70

Total Work Load

 

 

250

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

10

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

10

 
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