Communication Sciences (DR)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ILB6289
Course Name: PhD Qualification
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
20
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. YALÇIN KIRDAR
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. Hatice Öz Pektaş
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of the qualification is to ensure that the student prepares for the doctoral qualification exam, which consists of two parts: written and oral.
Course Content: In accordance with the objectives of the Communication Sciences doctoral program:
Academic writing skills and literature scanning methods,
Interdisciplinary study and research,
Development of critical thinking and analytical skills,
Presenting and communicating effectively at scientific conferences

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The student must have the knowledge and competencies specified in the objectives of the Communication Sciences program and the deficiencies, if any, will be eliminated.
2) Ability to establish and integrate interdisciplinary connections.
3) Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
4) Scientific research design and literature review competence.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Defining the scientific preparation activities required for preparation for the doctoral qualifying exam. N/A
2) Defining the scientific preparation activities required for preparation for the doctoral qualifying exam. N/A
3) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
4) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
5) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
6) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
7) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
8) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
9) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
10) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
11) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
12) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
13) Individual study, meeting with supervisor when necessary N/A
14) Final week N/A

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Berger, C. R., & Roloff, M. E. (Eds.). (2013). The Handbook of Communication Science. Wiley.

Knapp, M. L., & Daly, J. A. (Eds.). (2002). The Sage Handbook of Interpersonal Communication. Sage Publications.

Perry, D. K. (2017). Research Methods in Communication. Wiley.

Reinard, J. C., & Levine, J. R. (2018). Introduction to Communication Research. Routledge.

Fortner, R. S. (Ed.). (2014). The Handbook of Media and Mass Communication Theory. Wiley.

Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (2011). Communication Research: Strategies and Sources. Wadsworth.
References: Berger, C. R., & Roloff, M. E. (Eds.). (2013). The Handbook of Communication Science. Wiley.

Knapp, M. L., & Daly, J. A. (Eds.). (2002). The Sage Handbook of Interpersonal Communication. Sage Publications.

Perry, D. K. (2017). Research Methods in Communication. Wiley.

Reinard, J. C., & Levine, J. R. (2018). Introduction to Communication Research. Routledge.

Fortner, R. S. (Ed.). (2014). The Handbook of Media and Mass Communication Theory. Wiley.

Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (2011). Communication Research: Strategies and Sources. Wadsworth.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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4

Program Outcomes
1) The student who has completed the Ph.D. Program has a good command of current and advanced approaches and concepts related to communication sciences. 3 3 1 1
2) Comprehends the interaction between communication sciences and other humanities, monitors and evaluates discussions. 1 3 3 1
3) Uses current and advanced knowledge in the field of communication sciences. 2 1 3 2
4) Expands the boundaries of knowledge by making original studies in the field of communication sciences or by bringing new interpretations to existing studies. 1 2 1 2
5) Uses the information and communication technologies required by the field at an advanced level. 3 2 1 1
6) Researches, comprehends, designs, adapts and applies an original subject. 2 2 2 2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) The student who has completed the Ph.D. Program has a good command of current and advanced approaches and concepts related to communication sciences. 1
2) Comprehends the interaction between communication sciences and other humanities, monitors and evaluates discussions. 2
3) Uses current and advanced knowledge in the field of communication sciences. 3
4) Expands the boundaries of knowledge by making original studies in the field of communication sciences or by bringing new interpretations to existing studies. 2
5) Uses the information and communication technologies required by the field at an advanced level. 1
6) Researches, comprehends, designs, adapts and applies an original subject. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Final 1 % 100
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 400
Field Work 1 50
Final 1 50
Total Workload 500