Directed Reading (CONF 593)

2020 Fall
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Conf. Analysis Res.(CONF)
0
5
Ayşe Betül Çelik bcelik@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Doctoral, Master
CONF501 CONF512 CONF531
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CONTENT

A multi-purpose course that can be used flexibly for extra preparation in research methods, including deepening mastery of the relevant research through special readings, whenever necessary.

OBJECTIVE

Directed Reading

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Directed Reading

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES


1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 4

2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 4

3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 4

4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 4

5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 4

6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 4


1. Develop a thorough knowledge of theories, concepts, and research methods in the field and apply them in research design and data analysis. 4

2. Assess the impact of the economic, social, and political environment from a global, national and regional level. 4

3. Know how to access written and visual, primary and secondary sources of information, interpret concepts and data from a variety of sources in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary analyses. 4


1. Analyze current and persistent conflict situations with an emphasis on perceptual and cultural aspects of social conflicts. 4

2. Conduct research in sources of conflicts and possible conflict resolution methods such as negotiation, third-party intervention, cooperative decision making, peace building, track-two and citizens' diplomacy applied to various social contexts. 4

3. Design and implement conflict resolution process to policy issues related to disputes in or among identity groups, governments, organizations, civil society or corporations. 4

4. Develop and sustain arguments in a variety of forms, formulating appropriate questions and utilizing evidence. 4