YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (English-Doctorate)

Degree Awarded:Doctorate Degree, Relationship with Competency Frameworks: TYÇ-TYYÇ Level: 8, EQF-LLL Level: 8, ISCED (2011): Level 8, QF-EHEA Level: Third Cycle

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#	Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Theoretical and/or factual knowledge		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	The ability to analyze and critically evaluate basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions in the field of political science, international relations, comparative politics, Turkish politics and foreign policy. To demonstrate the ability to create innovative and original contribution to the field by specializing and expanding on these models and approaches.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Reading Thesis Work Group Work	Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Presentation of Document Final Exam Oral Exam Project Assessment Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
2	To demonstrate the ability to make original contributions to the field with an interdisciplinary approach.
Skills
Cognitive and/or practical skills		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	A command of basic research models and approaches of political science and international relations discipline and the ability to apply them in academic research and project design.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Reading Thesis Work Field Study Project Work Group Work	Mid-Term Exam Short Exam Final Exam Oral Exam Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
2	Having the ability to compare, contrast and analyze societal and political systems with an interdisciplinary approach.
3	Having a command of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods and abiding by the highest levels of academic and research ethics.
Personal & Occupational Competences In Terms Of Each Of The Following Groups
Autonomy & Responsibility		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	The ability to contribute to the progress of the field of political science and international relations by conducting original and independent studies that produce original thought, methods, models, and applications to the field and/or utilize existing ideas, methods, models, and applications in another field of study.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Reading Thesis Work Field Study	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Presentation of Report Final Exam Oral Exam Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
2	The ability to contribute to the progress of the field of political science and international relations by publishing at least one academic article at a refereed journal and/or by producing or interpreting an original contribution.
Learning to Learn		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	To develop current and advanced level of data into original thought and research as a specialist. The ability to develop original ideas and methods in the field of political science and international relations.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Reading Thesis Work Field Study Project Work Group Work	Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Presentation of Document Final Exam Project Assessment
Communication & Social		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	The ability to debate and make presentations within an intellectual framework, and the ability to express oneself in a professional and academic manner. The ability to apply academic writing and presentation methods to dissertations, articles, and project design.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Reading Report Writing Thesis Work Field Study Group Work	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Short Exam Final Exam Expert Assessment
2	Having advanced reading, writing, comprehension and speaking skills in the English language.
3	Having the ability to apply knowledge of political science and international relations discipline to information technologies and traditional tools so as to produce sound solutions to problems.
Occupational and/or Vocational		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Having the competency to work in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions and the academia.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Reading Thesis Work Field Study Group Work	Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Final Exam Oral Exam Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
2	Having empathy towards diverse and differing communities, which will facilitate conducing teamwork at local as well as global platforms.
3	Having competency of comprehending and interpreting local and global issues through information exchange with international academics and students.

#	Programme Learning Outcomes
1	The ability to analyze and critically evaluate basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions in the field of political science, international relations, comparative politics, Turkish politics and foreign policy. To demonstrate the ability to create innovative and original contribution to the field by specializing and expanding on these models and approaches.
2	To demonstrate the ability to make original contributions to the field with an interdisciplinary approach.
3	A command of basic research models and approaches of political science and international relations discipline and the ability to apply them in academic research and project design.
4	Having the ability to compare, contrast and analyze societal and political systems with an interdisciplinary approach.
5	Having a command of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods and abiding by the highest levels of academic and research ethics.
6	The ability to contribute to the progress of the field of political science and international relations by conducting original and independent studies that produce original thought, methods, models, and applications to the field and/or utilize existing ideas, methods, models, and applications in another field of study.
7	The ability to contribute to the progress of the field of political science and international relations by publishing at least one academic article at a refereed journal and/or by producing or interpreting an original contribution.
8	To develop current and advanced level of data into original thought and research as a specialist. The ability to develop original ideas and methods in the field of political science and international relations.
9	The ability to debate and make presentations within an intellectual framework, and the ability to express oneself in a professional and academic manner. The ability to apply academic writing and presentation methods to dissertations, articles, and project design.
10	Having advanced reading, writing, comprehension and speaking skills in the English language.
11	Having the ability to apply knowledge of political science and international relations discipline to information technologies and traditional tools so as to produce sound solutions to problems.
12	Having the competency to work in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions and the academia.
13	Having empathy towards diverse and differing communities, which will facilitate conducing teamwork at local as well as global platforms.
14	Having competency of comprehending and interpreting local and global issues through information exchange with international academics and students.

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Knowledge
Theoretical and/or factual knowledge
To be able to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise and to reach original definitions that will bring innovation to the field based on graduate qualifications. To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field; to be able to reach original results by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas.		The ability to analyze and critically evaluate basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions in the field of political science, international relations, comparative politics, Turkish politics and foreign policy. To demonstrate the ability to create innovative and original contribution to the field by specializing and expanding on these models and approaches. To demonstrate the ability to make original contributions to the field with an interdisciplinary approach.
Skills
Cognitive and/or practical skills
To be able to evaluate and use new knowledge in the field with a systematic approach. To be able to develop a new idea, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to the field or to apply a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field, to be able to research, comprehend, design, adapt and apply an original subject. To be able to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate new and complex ideas. To have gained high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to the field.		A command of basic research models and approaches of political science and international relations discipline and the ability to apply them in academic research and project design. Having the ability to compare, contrast and analyze societal and political systems with an interdisciplinary approach. Having a command of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods and abiding by the highest levels of academic and research ethics.
Personal & Occupational Competences In Terms Of Each Of The Following Groups
Autonomy & Responsibility
To be able to contribute to the progress in the field by independently realizing an original work that brings innovation to the field, develops a new idea, method, design and/or application, or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field. To be able to expand the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article related to the field in national and / or international refereed journals and / or by producing or interpreting an original work. To be able to lead in environments that require solving unique and interdisciplinary problems.		The ability to contribute to the progress of the field of political science and international relations by conducting original and independent studies that produce original thought, methods, models, and applications to the field and/or utilize existing ideas, methods, models, and applications in another field of study. The ability to contribute to the progress of the field of political science and international relations by publishing at least one academic article at a refereed journal and/or by producing or interpreting an original contribution.
Learning to Learn
To be able to develop new ideas and methods related to the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.		To develop current and advanced level of data into original thought and research as a specialist. The ability to develop original ideas and methods in the field of political science and international relations.
Communication & Social
To be able to examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations from a critical perspective, to be able to develop and manage actions to change them when necessary. To be able to defend his/her original views in the discussion of issues in the field with experts and to communicate effectively showing his/her competence in the field. To be able to communicate and discuss in a foreign language at an advanced written, oral and visual level using at least European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.		The ability to debate and make presentations within an intellectual framework, and the ability to express oneself in a professional and academic manner. The ability to apply academic writing and presentation methods to dissertations, articles, and project design. Having advanced reading, writing, comprehension and speaking skills in the English language. Having the ability to apply knowledge of political science and international relations discipline to information technologies and traditional tools so as to produce sound solutions to problems.
Occupational and/or Vocational
To be able to contribute to the process of becoming and sustaining an information society by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in the field. To be able to establish functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. To be able to contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the field and to support the development of these values.		Having the competency to work in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions and the academia. Having empathy towards diverse and differing communities, which will facilitate conducing teamwork at local as well as global platforms. Having competency of comprehending and interpreting local and global issues through information exchange with international academics and students.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (English-Doctorate)