Thesis (ETI599) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Thesis ETI599 0 0 0 0 80
Pre-requisite Course(s)
To complete the MA courses successfully
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Social Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Observation Case Study, Field Trip, Problem Solving, Brain Storming, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • İlgili Danışma (Thesis Advisor)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To have the student write a thesis prepared in accordance with the scientific criteria in which the latest research-based theories and methods in the field of translation studies are applied.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Apply research methodologies
  • Identify, describe and analyze a problem
  • Perform a literature survey on thesis topic
  • Plan his/her own work throughout the thesis
  • Write a progress report
Course Content Research; thesis writing in line with the Graduate School of Social Sciences Thesis Writing directive.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to ETI 599 - Planning the research on the thesis topic Thesis proposal studied in the seminar course
2 Planning the research on the thesis topic Thesis proposal studied in the Seminar class
3 Planning the research on the thesis topic Thesis proposal studied in the seminar class
4 Discussing/studying the thesis topic individually with the thesis advisor Studies prepared by the student for the thesis / resources that the advisor will direct the student in line with the thesis
5 Discussing/studying the thesis topic individually with the thesis advisor Studies prepared by the student for the thesis / resources that the advisor will direct the student in line with the thesis
6 Discussing/studying the thesis topic individually with the thesis advisor Studies prepared by the student for the thesis / resources that the advisor will direct the student in line with the thesis
7 Discussing/studying the thesis topic individually with the thesis advisor Studies prepared by the student for the thesis / resources that the advisor will direct the student in line with the thesis
8 Discussing/studying the thesis topic individually with the thesis advisor Studies prepared by the student for the thesis / resources that the advisor will direct the student in line with the thesis
9 Discussing/studying the thesis topic individually with the thesis advisor Studies prepared by the student for the thesis / resources that the advisor will direct the student in line with the thesis
10 Discussing/studying the thesis topic individually with the thesis advisor Studies prepared by the student for the thesis / resources that the advisor will direct the student in line with the thesis
11 Discussing/studying the thesis topic individually with the thesis advisor Studies prepared by the student for the thesis / resources that the advisor will direct the student in line with the thesis
12 Discussing/studying the thesis topic individually with the thesis advisor Studies prepared by the student for the thesis / resources that the advisor will direct the student in line with the thesis
13 Giving the final shape of the thesis work under the supervision of the advisor Thesis
14 Giving the final shape of the thesis work under the supervision of the advisor Thesis
15 Giving the final shape of the thesis work under the supervision of the advisor Thesis

Sources

Other Sources 1. Institute of Social Sciences, thesis writing guide
2. ETI 599 Lecturer’s Notes : These lecture notes will periodically be made ready for the students. Yet, the students will also be asked to provide materials as well.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 100
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury - -
Toplam 1 100
Percentage of Semester Work 100
Percentage of Final Work 0
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop understanding of translation theories, concepts and history, and their application to the processes used in translating X
2 Develop critical knowledge and understanding of current issues, European Union and international relations, law and technical issues in terms of translation studies X
3 Detect, define, formulate and solve the problems to be encountered in translation process X
4 Acquire the skills of translation analysis, criticism and hermeneutics X
5 Develop critical understanding of international affairs and cultural studies regarding to profession of translation X
6 Improve skills of research techniques, use CAT tools, databases and other printed and electronic devices and sources efficiently X
7 Develop efficient individual and group working skills, build self-confidence for taking responsibility and acquire powerful communication skills. X
8 Build awareness for life-long learning; to catch the developments in science and technology and sustain continuous personal development. X
9 Acquire knowledge on ethical and professional issues in translation X
10 Build awareness about project management and the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation applications. X
11 Build awareness about the universal and societal dimensions of translation studies and gather information about the problems of the contemporary World. X
12 Improve skills to use source and target languages fluently in presentations and academic studies X
13 Acquire knowledge on terminology management and global translation quality standards at a professional level X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 100 1600
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 4 100 400
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury
Total Workload 2000