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Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Graduate School of Social Sciences - German Language and Literature - - Third Cycle Programme

General Description

The doctoral program German Language and Literature at the Graduate School of Social Sciences was first established in 1986-87.

The Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Geman Language and Literature awarded to the graduates who have successfully full filled all programme requirements

Length of Programme

4 Year, 8 Semesters

Total Credits

240 ECTS

Level of Qualification According to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework

EQF-LLL 8

0232 Literature and linguistics

Doctorate Degree

The applicants who hold a Master's Degree and willing to enroll in the Doctorate programme may apply to the Directorate of Graduate School with the documents. 1-Sufficient score (at least 55 out of 100) from the Academic Staff and Graduate Study Education Exam (ALES) conducted by Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM) or GRE Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score equivalent to ALES score of 55. 2-English proficiency (at least 70 out of 100 from the Profiency Exam conducted by Ege University Foreign Language Department, or at least 55 out of 100 from ÜDS (University Language Examination conducted by OSYM) or TOEFL or IELTS score equivalent to UDS score of 55. The candidates holding Bachelor's or Master's Degree taught totally in English are exempted from English proficiency requirement. The candidates fulfilling the criteria outlined above are invited to interwiev. The assessment for admission to masters programs is based on : 50% of ALES, 15% of academic success in the undergraduate programme (cumulative grade point average (CGPA) ) 10 % of academic success in the master's programme and 25% of interview grade. The required minimum interview grade is 60 out of 100. The candidates having an assessed score of 65 at least are accepted into the Doctorate programme. The results of the evaluation are announced by the Directorate of Graduate School.

The rules for recognition of formal prior learning are well defined. A student who is currently enrolled in a Doctorate Degree programme in the same discipline at another institution and has successfully completed at least one semester, upon submitting all required documents before the deadline, may transfer to the Doctorate Programme at EGE University upon the recommendation of the department administration and with the approval of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School. The decision taken will also include eligibility for exemption from some course requirements of the graduate program. Students who transfer from another university must be successful in the EGE University English Proficiency Exam or in an equivalent English examination. Recognition of prior non-formal and in-formal learning is at the beginning stage in Turkish Higher Education Institutions. Ege University is not an exception to this.

The doctorate programme consists of a minimum of seven courses, with a minimum of 21 national credits, a qualifying examination, a dissertation proposal, and a dissertation. The period allotted for the completion of the Doctorate programmes is normally eight semesters (four years). However, while it is possible to graduate in a shorter time, it is also possible to have an extension subject to the approval of the graduate school. The seminar course and thesis are non-credit and graded on a pass/fail basis. The total ECTS credits of the programme is 240 ECTS. A student may take undergraduate courses on the condition that the courses have not been taken during the undergraduate program. However, at most two of these courses may be counted to the Doctorate course load and credits. The PhD students are required to take the Doctoral Qualifying Examination, after having successfully completed taught courses. The examination consists of written and oral parts. The Doctoral Qualifying Committee determines by absolute majority whether a candidate has passed or failed the examination. Students who fail the Qualifying Examination may retake the examination the following semester. Students failing the Examination a second time are dismissed from the program. Students must register for thesis work and the Specialization Field course offered by his supervisor every semester following the semester, in which the supervisor is appointed. A dissertation supervisor who must hold the minimum rank of assistant professor is appointed for each PhD student. When the nature of the dissertation topic requires more than one supervisor, a joint-supervisor may be appointed. A joint-supervisor must hold a doctoral degree. Periodic monitoring of research work by a thesis monitoring committee is required to be awarded the Doctoral degree. A student who has completed work on the thesis within the time period, must write a thesis, using the data collected, according to the specifications of the Graduate School Thesis Writing Guide. The thesis must be defended in front of a jury. The thesis jury is appointed on the recommendations of the relevant Department Chairperson and with the approval of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School. The jury is composed of the thesis supervisor and 5 faculty members. Of the appointed jury members, up to two may be selected from another Department or another University. The co-supervisor cannot be the jury member. Thesis defense by the candidate is open to all audience and a jury decides to grant/deny the Doctoral degree. A majority vote by the jury members determines the outcome of the thesis or examination. The vote can be for "acceptance", "rejection" or "correction". A student may be given, by a decision of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School, up to six months to complete the corrections. The student must then retake the thesis examination.

The doctoral program is designed to encourage and gain skills to make a research based on scientific evidence. In the research (presented as a thesis), three main goals are reached (i) to present new scientific findings, (ii) to develop new methods, (iii) to apply the knowledge on a particular area to a new field of research.

The graduates have the opportunity to work as a lecturer or to enjoy a carreer as academic staff.

Graduates who succesfully completed doctorate degree may apply to both in the same or related disciplines in higher education institutions at home or abroad to get a position in academic staff or to governmental R&D centres to get expert position.

Students must attend theorical courses, seminars, practices and examinations. Students` attendance is followed by their supervisors. The curriculum contains compulsory and elective courses designed by the department. For all compulsory and elective courses, one midterm examination is performed during each semester. In addition to midterm examinations and other studies, students are required to take a final examination from each course. The final grade of the course is found by adding 40% of the score of the midterm examination, and 60% of the score of the final examination. When the final score equals to, or exceeds 75 in theorical lectures the student is accepted as successful for that course.

Graduation requirements are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations” .

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full Time

Assoc.Prof. Dr. Saniye UYSAL ÜNALAN, Alman Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü Başkanı, Edebiyat Fakültesi, Ege Üniversitesi, Bornova/ İzmir. E-Mail: saniye.uysal@ege.edu.tr

Department resources include classrooms with audio-visual electronic devices and a computer lab open to student use.

Key Learning Outcomes

1 ability to use knowledge according to German Language and Literature in order to improve academic writing skills also comprehend, interpret, analyze and criticize texts
2 ability to combine terms of cultural studies with literary studies, linguistics and translation studies
3 ability to discuss and argue about a certain topic and to communicate with other scholars
4 to gain doctorate title, which is prerequisite for academic life
5 to be qualified to perform administrative duties at private sector or public institution

Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

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COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
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Course Structure Diagram with Credits (60 ECTS per Full-Time Academic Year)

T : Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
1. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9201016472022 Turkish Methods of Scientific Work and Ethics (E) Compulsory 3 - - 9
ALM-DOK-SDG1 Turkish ELECTIVE COURSES 1 Elective - - - 21
Total 3 0 0 30
2. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9201016622022 Turkish Literature and Cultural Studies Compulsory 3 - - 6
92SE010062022 Turkish Seminar Studies Compulsory - - - 6
ALM-DOK-SDG2 Turkish ELECTIVE COURSES 2 Elective - - - 15
Total 3 0 0 27
3. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
SOSDRYET790 Turkish Proficiency in PhD Compulsory - - - 25
Total 0 0 0 30
4. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
SOSDRTEZONE Turkish Thesis Proposal Compulsory - - - 25
Total 0 0 0 30
5. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
6. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
7. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
8. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
ALM-DOK-SDG1 - ELECTIVE COURSES 1
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9201016032022 Turkish Applied Text Linguistics Elective 3 - - 7
9201016052022 Turkish Concepts of Literary Studies Elective 3 - - 7
9201016092022 Turkish Translation Studies Theories Elective 3 - - 7
9201016112022 Turkish Erasmus+BIP Course I Elective 3 - - 7
9201016952022 Turkish Literature of The Modern Age Elective 3 - - 7
9201016972022 Turkish Language, Culture and Media Studies Elective 3 - - 7
9201016992022 Turkish Literature and Intertextuality Elective 3 - - 7
ALM-DOK-SDG2 - ELECTIVE COURSES 2
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9201016252022 Turkish Applied Conversational Linguistics Elective 3 - - 6
9201016282022 Turkish Spaces in Literature Elective 3 - - 6
9201016482022 Turkish Literature and Migration Elective 3 - - 6
9201016842022 Turkish Translation and Cultural Transfer Elective 3 - - 6
9201016922022 Turkish Linguistic Theories Elective 3 - - 6
EBB6832017 Turkish Planning and Assesment in Education Elective 3 2 - 6