AKE600-02 - SPECIAL SUBJECT (THESIS)

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
SPECIAL SUBJECT (THESIS) AKE600-02 4th Semester 4 0 0 30
PrequisitesNone
Course languageEnglish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesOther: Independent Study  
Instructor (s)Academic Staff 
Course objectiveThe objective of this course is to guide the student in the writing of a master dissertation in accordance with scholarly methods in the field of American Culture and Literature 
Learning outcomes
  1. To conduct a survey of the literature about the thesis subject
  2. To organize the information and/or data found in the literature
  3. To analyse the information and/or data
  4. To make synthesis of the information and/or data
  5. To infer results from research findings
  6. To put the research into written report in the required format, to defend the research orally and to produce new knowledge in the field of American Culture and Literature.
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 4Selection of the thesis subject
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 8Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 9Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 10Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 11Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 12Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 13Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 14Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 15Survey of the literature on national and international scale
Week 16Survey of the literature on national and international scale

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. Recognizes periods and movements in American literary and cultural history.    X
2. Identifies authors, movements, and works across different periods of literary history.    X
3. Recognizes characteristics of literary genres and authors.    X
4. Knows unique literary, artistic, historical, philosophical, religious, social, and political traditions in America.    X
5. Explains theories in language, literature, art, and culture.    X
6. Examines cultural diversity in America through interdisciplinary approaches.    X
7. Learns and applies methods to analyze literature, history, and cultural texts.    X
8. Examines cultural, artistic, and literary works in social, cultural, and historical contexts.    X
9. Critically examines literary, historical, and cultural texts.    X
10. Applies theories of language, literature, art, and culture. Uses theoretical knowledge in education, research, and community service.    X
11. Performs advanced English-Turkish and Turkish-English translations.    X
12. Interprets and evaluates theories and movements, relating them to other disciplines.    X
13. Utilizes research skills such as source searching, editing, and presenting information using technology. Designs, executes, and presents course projects in English.    X
14. Follows and shares current information from local and foreign sources.    X
15. Supports social and cultural rights, gains awareness of social justice, and preserves historical, cultural, and natural heritage.    X

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