Seminar (ISL500) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Seminar ISL500 1. Semester 0 0 0 0 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Social Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pınar KAYA SAMUT
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To select a research topic, to obtain or collect relevant data, data analyzing, report writing and presenting it as a thesis
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To develop an understanding on preparing research proposals
  • To be able to plan a research
  • To improve analyzing and evaluation of data
  • To be able to write a thesis
Course Content Definition of the topic, data collection and analysis, report writing and presenting.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Aims and types of researches Arıkan (2007), P.3-53
2 Science and research Neuman, W. L., pp. 1-34
3 Preparing research proposals Arıkan (2007), pp. 81 - 97
4 Literature review and ethical concerns Neuman, pp. 163-220
5 Research ethics and ethical problems Arıkan (2009) , pp. 85 - 110
6 Qualitative and quantitative research design Neuman, pp. 221-262
7 Qualitative and quantitative measurement Neuman, pp.263-318
8 Presentation of the research design (equivalent to midterm exam)
9 Experimental research; Survey research Neuman, pp. 357-456
10 Data types and data collection: Questionnaires Arıkan, pp. 99 – 138
11 Sampling techniques Arıkan, pp. 139 – 176
12 Analyzing data Arıkan, pp. 177 – 299
13 quantitative data analysis Neuman, pp. 494-539
14 Writing the research report. Neuman, pp. 707-746.
15 Thesis writing Arıkan, pp. 301 – 357
16 Research report (equivalent to final exam).

Sources

Course Book 1. Bryman: Social Research Methods: 3e Oxford University Press, USA; 2nd. Edition (Mart 6, 2008)
2. Arıkan, R., Araştırma Tezlerinin Reddedilmesi, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara 2008
4. Neuman, W. L. (2006). Toplumsal araştırma yöntemleri cilt 1-2. Ankara: Yayınodası
Other Sources 3. Barzun and Graff, The Modern Researcher, 5th Edition, HBJ, 1992

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 30
Presentation 1 30
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
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 Integrates the knowledge acquired in their undergraduate field with business administration and uses them in conjunction.
2 Possesses knowledge of research methods and techniques and is able to apply them. X
3 Produces creative and constructive solutions in cases of uncertainty and complexity in the field of business administration.
4 Comprehends the fundamental concepts and core functions of business administration at an advanced level. X
5 Plans and manages activities aimed at the professional development of subordinates in projects and professional activities within their field.
6 Generates innovative and creative ideas and is able to implement them.
7 Independently carries out a study using their knowledge in the field of business administration and takes responsibility as a team member in collaboration with other professional groups in the field.
8 Has the ability to access scientific knowledge in business administration, follow current literature, critically evaluate and apply it. X
9 Communicates knowledge related to the field of business administration effectively through oral, written, and visual means. X
10 Demonstrates awareness of professional ethics, environmental sensitivity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cultural, societal, and universal values. X
11 Works effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, takes responsibility, performs risk analysis, adapts to change, thinks critically, and takes initiative in problem-solving. X
12 Conducts literature reviews, formulates research problems, develops hypotheses, designs research, applies qualitative and/or quantitative methods to reach conclusions, and has the competence to publish academic work. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 15 45
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 113