Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Graduation Thesis II SOS412 Turkish Compulsory 8. Semester 0 + 2 1.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Formal Lecturer
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. EMEL COŞKUN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Cihan ERTAN (Bahar), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FURKAN DÜZENLİ (Bahar), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGE ÖZARSLAN (Bahar), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şevket Ercan KIZILAY (Bahar), Prof. Dr. EMEL COŞKUN (Bahar), Prof. Dr. METİN KILIÇ (Bahar)
Goals Learners will be able to improve research skills; and to design, conduct, analyze and report a research project under the supervision of advisor lecturers.
Course Content SOS408 - Dissertation II
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Being able to improve research abilities through planning, applying a research project
2 Being able to plan a research schedule
3 Being able to secure data quality and communication
4 Being able to have an objective approach to the research subject/group and to consider ethical issues
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
2. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
3. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
4. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
5. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
6. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
7. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
10. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
11. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
12. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
13. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
14. Week Literature review and writing the thesis
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquire a general sociological perspective.
1 Acquire a general sociological perspective.
2 Acquire knowledge of the basic characteristics of sociological method and the stages of sociological inquiry; comprehension of the required concepts for a social scientific inquiry and the methods for a sociological research, and also to be able to use them in an applied research.
3 Recognition of the classical and contemporary sociological theories and the ability to compare them.
4 Analyze the basic characteristics of social structures and institutions that are whether national or common in the world.
5 Analyze the social interactions that take place between individuals, social groups, and societies.
6 To generate a sociological imagination directed to the daily social phenomena and to gain the ability of systematic, coherent, and critical thinking.
7 Analyze the social mobilization and relations of social class in the modern industrial and post-industrial societies.
8 Explain the effects of social stratification and economic inequalities over social life and society.
9 Propose solutions for the social problems while implementing the most efficient research techniques.
10 To produce and publish scientific knowledge, share it with society, and contribute to the consciousness of the society.
11 To generate different perspectives for various social problems, and to think systematically.
12 To have an objective perspective towards social phenomena.
13 To watch closely the scientific and modern developments, and improve himself / herself; and follow scientific ethics
14 To become sociologists who are able to capture and analyze the spirit of the age by dealing with local, national, and global social problems.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 3 3 3 3
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4
PY10 3 3 3 3
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 3 3 3 3
PY13 3 3 3 3
PY14 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Doing Qualitative Research: A Comprehensive Guide. Silverman, D. and Marvasti, A. Los Angeles: Sage Publications, 2008.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4.5 63
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 4.5 63
Research 14 4.5 63
Other Activities 8 7.75 62
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0