Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | 
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ELT1700 | 
| Name | Special Area Course | 
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year | 
| Term | Fall and Spring | 
| Duration (T+A) | 5-0 (T-A) (17 Week) | 
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | 
| National Credit | 0 National Credit | 
| Teaching Language | İngilizce | 
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi | 
| Type | Uzmanlik Alan | 
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim | 
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| Course Instructor | 
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Course Goal / Objective
Understanding the principles and principles of writing thesis by working with a supervisor
Course Content
The Special Studies enables graduates to design and complete an original research project on a major topic of their particular interest under the supervision of a dissertation advisor.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Sources recommended by the students' supervisor
Notes
Internet Sources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes | 
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gain individual working characteristics. | 
| LO02 | Be able to have in-depth knowledge on a subject he/she chooses. | 
| LO03 | Be able to comprehend the basic primary and secondary sources about the thesis topic. | 
| LO04 | Be able to use databases to follow up-to-date publications related to the thesis study area. | 
| LO05 | Be able to create solution suggestions for the problems that may arise in the use of resources, method and writing stages in the thesis study. | 
| LO06 | Be able to evaluate previous related studies from a critical and comparative perspective | 
| LO07 | Be able to understand the necessity of academic ethical rules and use them. | 
| LO08 | Be able to plan the stages of the research to contribute to the literature. | 
| LO09 | Be able to understand the importance of the thesis work and evaluate its long-term consequences for science and society. | 
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level | 
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | 3 | 
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 5 | 
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 3 | 
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 1 | 
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 4 | 
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Making decision on thesis topic | Studying at the library | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma  | 
                                
| 2 | Determining how to access the related sources | Googling | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma  | 
                                
| 3 | Meeting with the supervisor to talk about the sources accessed | Making appointment with the supervisor | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma  | 
                                
| 4 | Organizing the resources according to a specific method | Making decision on organization method | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma  | 
                                
| 5 | Reading and analysing the related literature | Self-study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma  | 
                                
| 6 | Critical reading of articles | Comparing the readings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama  | 
                                
| 7 | Outlining the literature sources according to the thesis topic | Studying on outlining | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma  | 
                                
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | None | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi  | 
                                
| 9 | Working on Thesis Proposal | Working on thesis proposal form | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Problem Çözme  | 
                                
| 10 | Working on Thesis Proposal Form | Working on thesis proposal form sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 11 | Working on titles and subtitles in the form | Working on thesis proposal form sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 12 | Working for the supervisor for the thesis proposal | Questions-Answer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 13 | Examining and working on the thesis proposal form provided by the Institute | Accessing the form | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme  | 
                                
| 14 | Outlining thesis proposal | Individual work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma  | 
                                
| 15 | Submittibg the last version of the thesis proposal | Working with the supervisor | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma  | 
                                
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi  | 
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi  | 
                                
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 5 | 70 | 
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 | 
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 | 
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | 
| Total Workload (Hour) | 160 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,40 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||