GRADUATION PROJECT
- Course
- INRE400 - GRADUATION PROJECT
- Department
- International Relations - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Graduation Project
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nusret Sinan EVCAN
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
The Graduation Project is a core course in which senior International Relations students conduct independent research on a relevant global issue, such as war, globalization, or terrorism. Under the guidance of an advisor, students will apply theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to write a research paper. The project aims to develop students' research, critical thinking, and academic writing skills, and to prepare them for professional careers or further study. Students will also be encouraged to engage with case studies and policy recommendations, combining theory with practical application in international relations.
GRADUATION PROJECT
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Final Report | Presentation | 50 |
| Assesment of the Research | Project | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | - Introduction to the course and guidelines. - Formation of groups and assignment of advisors by the department head. - Topic selection, initial discussion with the advisor, and review of the Research Methods coursework. |
| Week 2 | - Introduction to the course and guidelines. - Formation of groups and assignment of advisors by the department head. - Topic selection, initial discussion with the advisor, and review of the Research Methods coursework. |
| Week 3 | - Introduction to the course and guidelines. - Formation of groups and assignment of advisors by the department head. - Topic selection, initial discussion with the advisor, and review of the Research Methods coursework. |
| Week 4 | Deliverable 1: Topic Brief A one-page document outlining the tentative title, research question, problem statement, and objectives. |
| Week 5 | Deliverable 2: Literature Review & Gap Analysis A 3–4-page summary of prior studies, culminating in a clear identification of the research gap. |
| Week 6 | Deliverable 3: Conceptual Model & Hypotheses A visual diagram of the proposed framework and a clear list of hypotheses derived from the theory. |
| Week 7 | Deliverable 4: Measurement Table & Instrument A detailed table of measurement tools adapted from the literature, along with the draft survey or interview guide. |
| Week 8 | Report Writing & Synthesis - Students work on compiling all sections into the final report. - Advisors provide feedback on drafts. |
| Week 9 | Report Writing & Synthesis - Students work on compiling all sections into the final report. - Advisors provide feedback on drafts. |
| Week 10 | - Deliverable 5: Research Methodology A detailed section describing data collection, sampling method, sample size, research tools, and ethical considerations. |
| Week 11 | -Deliverable 5: Research Methodology A detailed section describing data collection, sampling method, sample size, research tools, and ethical considerations. |
| Week 12 | -Deliverable 6: Final Capstone Report A complete write-up of the project (~10,000–15,000 words, APA 6). Includes all sections: Introduction, Literature Review, Conceptual Model, Methodology, Expected Findings, Discussion, Implications, and References. |
| Week 13 | - Groups prepare their final presentations. - Deliverable 7: Presentation Slides 20-slide presentation following the Ignite Model (20 slides, 15 seconds per slide). |
| Week 14 | -Groups prepare their final presentations. - Deliverable 7: Presentation Slides 20-slide presentation following the Ignite Model (20 slides, 15 seconds per slide). |
| Week 15 | - Final oral presentations are delivered to the advisor. - Final evaluation and grade assignment by the advisor. |
Reference Books & Course Materials
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Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Having the ability to understand and discuss international relations discipline by using an interdisciplinary methodology to merge the knowledge coming from sociology, economics, psychology, political sciences well as diplomatic history.
- P02 2. Having an adequate knowledge of the history and the epochs of international system and being able to identify historical evolution of the contemporary world politics.
- P03 3. Recognizing local, regional and international actors functioning within the international system.
- P04 4. Understanding the legal framework of the current international system
- P05 5. Ability to identify the relations between the key actors of the international system – the states – from a theoretical as well as multi-dimensional scientific and academic methods.
- P06 6. Ability to analyse the roles and positions of the non-state actors – international organizations in particular – within the current world system.
- P07 7. Ability to recognize political, socio-economic and cultural structures embedded in international relations.
- P08 8. Exploring the roots of conflicts among the actors and produce solutions at local, regional and international levels with an analytical focus.
- P09 9. Being able to understand the politics and the functioning of political institutions in theory and practice.
- P10 10. Understanding the historical emergence of various political cultures and gaining ability to assess them comparatively.
- P11 11. Prepare international relations graduates; having a vast knowledge, academic formation and skills to work in public offices, civil society organizations, international institutions and companies at local and global levels.
- P12 12. To have moral and ethical understanding in the field of work.
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