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Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
DRUAD691	Specialization Field		2	3	5,00

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Third Cycle

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Language of Instruction

Turkish

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Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students, under the supervision of their advisor, to specialize in their dissertation field by conducting an in-depth review of the literature, mastering methodological approaches, and critically evaluating sources. Before proceeding to the dissertation proposal, the student develops their research topic academically, clarifies methodology, and prepares a comprehensive literature report.

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Name of Lecturer(s)

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Learning Outcomes

1	To review and report extensively on the literature of the dissertation field.
2	To recognize and critically evaluate methodological approaches in the field.
3	To develop research questions and a plan as preparation for the dissertation proposal.

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Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

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Prerequisities and Co-Requisities

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Recommended Optional Programme Components

[Yok]

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Content of the Course

The course involves the student’s systematic review of sources in the chosen dissertation field, evaluation of the literature, and discussion of methodological approaches. Throughout the semester, the student holds regular meetings with the advisor, presents reports based on reading lists, and at the end of the term prepares a preliminary report including literature assessment and proposed research questions.

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Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subjects (Theoretical)	Teaching Methods	Preparatory
1	Introduction: Field of expertise and supervision process
2	General framework of the field of expertise
3	Introduction to literature review
4	Identification and evaluation of key sources
5	Discussion on methodological approaches I
6	Initial readings on the chosen topic
7	Identifying gaps in the literature
8	Midterm evaluation: overall progress meeting with advisor
9	Discussion on methodological approaches II
10	Examination of relevant primary sources
11	Discussion on current research trends
12	Development of student’s research questions
13	Guidance on fieldwork or supplementary sources
14	Review of student’s progress by advisor
15	General evaluation meeting

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Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources

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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

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Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Total		0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Total		0
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60

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Work Pacement(s)

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Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Attending Lectures	16	3	48
Self Study	16	6	96
Total Work Load (hours)			144

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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6
LO 1	5		5	5	5
LO 2	5		5	5
LO 3	5		5	5