Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
ENLY3001	3	Dissertation	0/0/0	CC	English	30

Course Goals	This study aims to teach M.A. candidates how to carry out independent research and write an original critical work of around 20000 words on an approved topic utilizing their knowledge and critical skills in the fields of English literature and literary theory.
Prerequisite(s)	None
Corequisite(s)	None
Special Requisite(s)	The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)	Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Turan, Professor Işıl Baş, Assoc. Prof. Gillian Alban
Course Assistant(s)	---
Schedule	---
Office Hour(s)	---
Teaching Methods and Techniques	-Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts, written and oral feedback
Principle Sources	-Primary and secondary sources relevant to the research topic of the M.A. candidate.
Other Sources	----

Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	Finding the dissertation topic	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
2. Week	Finding the dissertation topic	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
3. Week	Finding the dissertation topic	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
4. Week	Compiling a working bibliography	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
5. Week	Compiling a working bibliography	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
6. Week	Compiling a working bibliography	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
7. Week	Compiling a working bibliography	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
8. Week	Compiling a working bibliography	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
9. Week	Compiling a working bibliography	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts, written and oral feedback
10. Week	Writing the rough draft	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
11. Week	Writing the rough draft	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts, written and oral feedback
12. Week	Writing the rough draft	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts, written and oral feedback
13. Week	Writing the rough draft	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
14. Week	Writing the rough draft	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts, written and oral feedback
15. Week	Writing the rough draft	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts, written and oral feedback
16. Week	Writing the rough draft	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts
17. Week	Writing the rough draft	Extensive reading, analysis of literary and critical texts, written and oral feedback

Assessments
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Program Outcomes PO-1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of literary texts, authors, genres and movements. PO-2 Display a thorough understanding of literary research methodology and different critical approaches to literature. PO-3 Analyze texts from different theoretical perspectives. PO-4 Develop a critical understanding of literature. PO-5 Know how to conduct independent research in English studies. PO-6 Articulate and share interpretation of texts and contexts in carefully constructed arguments. PO-7 Apply precise critical terminology in the presentation of analysis and research. PO-8 Engage in scholarly debates about their academic subjects. PO-9 Critically examine and use the latest research materials in their academic discipline. PO-10 Identify the ways both explicit and implicit cultural norms and assumptions affect perceptions and judgements. PO-11 Recognize the interdisciplinary aspects of English Studies and its complex relationship with other disciplines and forms of knowledge. PO-12 Develop a capacity to pursue academic studies at the doctoral level.

Learning Outcomes LO-1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Literary texts, authors, genres and movements LO-2 Display a thorough understanding of literary research methodology and different critical approaches to literature LO-3 Know how to conduct independent research in English studies LO-4 Know how to conduct independent research in English studies LO-5 Articulate and share interpretation of texts and contexts in carefully constructed arguments. LO-6 Critically examine and use the latest research materials in their academic discipline

Course Assessment Matrix:

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