Depending on the expertise and/or research area of interest of the supervisor and students' interests about the field; this course aims to enable students to gain comprehensive knowledge about a particular theme/topic and write an academic research paper.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Nilüfer Şener, Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Ayşegül Turan, Assist. Prof. Dr. Özlem Gülgün Güner, Professor Işıl Baş, Assist. Prof. Dr. Tanguy Harma, Assist. Prof. Dr. Farnaz Esmkhani
Course Assistant(s)
None
Schedule
Tuesdays 14:00-17:00, Wednesdays: 14:00-17:00
Office Hour(s)
Tuesdays 14:00-17:00, Wednesdays: 14:00-17:00 and by appointment
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Academic research, written and oral feedback.
Principle Sources
-Depending on the focus of the topics to be covered each term, different reading lists will be provided by the supervisor.
Other Sources
-Depending on the focus of the topics to be covered each term, different reading list of secondary sources will be provided by the supervisor.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course: Graduation Project
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
2. Week
Planning the research: Finding the topic/area of research
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
3. Week
Planning the research: Finding the topic/area of research
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
4. Week
Supervisor-student meeting: The topic/area of research
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
5. Week
Planning the research, library research, note taking
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
6. Week
Supervisor-student meeting: Thesis statement
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
7. Week
Planning the research, library research, note taking
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
8. Week
Supervisor-student meeting: Submission of outlines
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
9. Week
Supervisor-student meeting: Feedback on outlines
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
10. Week
Writing week
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
11. Week
Writing week
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
12. Week
Submission of first drafts
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
13. Week
Feedback on first drafts, writing week
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
14. Week
Writing Week
Extensive reading, research, one-to-one meetings, analysis of texts, written assignments, writing a graduation project.
15. Week
Final Graduation Project Submission
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
30
Final Exam
1
30
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Show knowledge of a substantial range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history.
PO-2
Identify the intellectual, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature
is written and read.
PO-3
Employ the necessary skills in the reading, analysis and in appreciation of literature.
PO-4
Recognize, interpret, and comment on rhetorical and figurative language.
PO-5
Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the principle literary genres.
PO-6
Recall and define key terms and concepts relating to language, literature and/or culture.
PO-7
Recognize the role of different social and cultural contexts in affecting meaning.
PO-8
Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning.
PO-9
Recognize different structures and discourse functions of the English language.
PO-10
Display competence both in written and/or oral expression and in the
communication of ideas in a variety of contexts.
PO-11
Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation,
and analysis of literary and non-literary texts.
PO-12
Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively
construct arguments.
PO-13
Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and
present information and material.
PO-14
Show competence in planning, preparation and revision of essays,
presentations, and other written and project work.
PO-15
Reflect on ethical and philosophical issues raised in literary, critical, and
cultural texts.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
gain comprehensive knowledge about a particular topic related to cultural studies.
LO-2
identify, distinguish and explain the reasons and effects of historical and socio-cultural movements related to the topics of cultural studies
LO-3
employ their knowledge of cultural theory in understanding, analyzing and interpreting literal and non-literal texts and diverse forms of discourse.
LO-4
develop critical thinking skills and use logical reasoning and rhetorical skills to construct arguments.
LO-5
develop a research area of interest and specialize in a particular topic by employing required research techniques and writing a well-organized research paper.
