COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEVGI ÇILINGIR

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English)
International Relations (English)

Course Objective

This course provides an opportunity for students to learn about the steps of making research in any topic of Political Science and IR, and turning it into a written work.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Resources to aid research design will be provided.
Students will also choose their own resources according to their research topic.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Term Project
3. Assignments

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

ASSIGNMENT/PERFORMING REQUIRED TASKS THROUGHOUT THE TERM (100 points)
Assignment grade is comprised of all of the excercises throughout the term, in and outside of class.
ASSIGNMENT: Timeliness (50 points)
No tasks performed-Poor(0%)
Few tasks performed on time-Fair(40%)
Majority of tasks performed on time-Good(60%)
Most tasks performed on time-Very good(80%)
All tasks performed on time-Excellent(100%)
ASSIGNMENT: Contents (30 points)
No contents-Poor(0%)
Few of the required contents -Fair(40%)
Contents are of acceptable standard -Good(60%)
Contents fulfil most requirements -Very good(80%)
Contents fulfil all requirements-Excellent(100%)
ASSIGNMENT: Academic quality (20 points)
No academic aspect-Poor(0%)
Falls short of expectations-Fair(40%)
Lacking some requirements -Good(60%)
Fulfil most requirements -Very good(80%)
Developed in a noteworthy way-Excellent(100%)
TERM PROJECT (100 points): PRESENTATION (30 points) + Term Paper (70 points)
The student will demonstrate in his/her term project:
1) a theoretical framework/ literature review;
2) defined research question;
3) developed argument/s;
4) proper citations;
5) an organized structure including an introduction, conclusion and subsections.
The student will also present their project in class.
PRESENTATION: Structure and organization (5 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
PRESENTATION: Knowledge and coverage of the material (10 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
PRESENTATION: Evidence of analytical thinking (10 points)
Absent/falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
PRESENTATION: Style and communication (5 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: knowledge and coverage of the topic (20 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: structure and argument (10 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: literature review (10 points)
Absent/falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: Analysis (10 points)
Absent/falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)
TERM PAPER: Style and presentation (20 points)
Falls short of expectations-Poor(0%)
Does not fit the context-Fair(40%)
Fits the context at an acceptable standard-Good(60%)
Developed well-Very good(80%)
Developed perfectly-Excellent(100%)

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Continous participation is necessary.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sevgi.cilingir@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes