MA Pro-seminar (TS 500)

2024 Fall
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Turkish Studies(TS)
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5
Mehmet Kuru mkuru@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Doctoral, Master
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Other
Communicative
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CONTENT

A multi-purpose course that can be used flexibly for a better preparation in research methods and analysis including deepening mastery of the relevant research languages through special readings, whenever necessary. The course also aims to expose students to ethical standards and rules in research and publishing.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this course is to prepare for thesis preparation before the student is matched with a thesis supervisor The course also aims to expose students to ethical standards and rules in research.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Know how to formulate a primary research question
  • Evaluate possible research areas
  • Have knowledge on ethical standards and rules in research

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. 5

3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 2

4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 3

5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 3

6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 3


1. Develop a thorough knowledge of theories, concepts, and research methods in the field and apply them in research design and data analysis. 3

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

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. Gain the skills to analyze, understand, evaluate, and make policies in key public areas. 3

2. Develop a policy area of specialization. 5

3. Gain work experience in one of the centers or forums affiliated with Sabancı University. 1


1. Gain the skills to analyze, understand, evaluate, and make policies in key public areas. 3

2. Develop a policy area of specialization. 5

3. Gain work experience in one of the centers or forums affiliated with Sabancı University. 1

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Other 100