Ä°KA600-01 - SPECIAL COURSES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECIAL COURSES Ä°KA600-01 3rd Semester 4 0 0 30
PrequisitesSuccessful completion of M.A. level courses
Course languageEnglish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Other: Research  
Instructor (s)Department members 
Course objectiveThe objective of this course is to guide the student in the writing of a master?s thesis in accordance with scholarly methods in the field of British Cultural Studies. 
Learning outcomes
  1. conducts a survey of the literature about the thesis subject,
  2. organises the information and/or data found in the literature,
  3. analyses the information and/or data,
  4. makes synthesis of the information and/or data,
  5. infers results from research findings,
  6. puts the research into written report in the required format,
  7. defends the research orally
Course Content1. Selection of the thesis subject
2. Survey of the literature on national and international scale
3. Planning of all stages of the research
4. Development of the information and/or data gathering method
5. Administration of the information and/or data gathering method and interpretation of the findings
6. Preparation of the research results as written report 
ReferencesAll primary and secondary sources related to the selected thesis subject 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Selection of the thesis subject
Week 2Selection of the thesis subject
Week 3Selection of the thesis subject
Week 4Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 5Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 6Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 7Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 8Planning of all stages of the research
Week 9Planning of all stages of the research
Week 10Planning of all stages of the research
Week 11Development of the information and/or data gathering method
Week 12Development of the information and/or data gathering method
Week 13Development of the information and/or data gathering method
Week 14Development of the information and/or data gathering method

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities1450
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation1450
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes28100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities1020200
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1435490
Presentation / Seminar Preparation1411154
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload5270900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. 1. Has expert knowledge in English language and literature, and culture.    X
2. Has expert knowledge in British cultural studies.    X
3. Has the necessary theoretical interdisciplinary knowledge to research and interpret texts of various genres in English literature and culture in historical, social, cultural, economic, political, philosophical, and ecological contexts.    X
4. Develops advanced critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.    X
5. Collects knowledge about English language, literature, and culture by utilizing information technologies and research methods, in both individual and collective work, and shares it in professional national and international educational environments.    X
6. Analyses literary and cultural texts using related theories and an interdisciplinary approach.    X
7. Has the necessary knowledge and skills for teaching English language, literature and culture in national and international environments.  X  
8. Conducts interdisciplinary research with critical and creative thinking skills, solves problems, and expresses the results in national and international professional and social contexts.    X
9. Examines English literature, culture, history, and society through both curriculum-based and extracurricular activities, develops an unbiased and open-minded attitude towards their own culture and other cultures.  X  
10. Adopts an unbiased, respectful and open-minded attitude concerning different religions, languages, races, sexes and social classes.  X  

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest