Project Design in Social Sciences

Course Code:

ANT 463

Semester:

Fall

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

1

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

7

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Ferzan Durul

Courses given by:

Ferzan Durul

Course Objectives:

The primarily goal of the course is to review ‘project cycle management’ approach in detail, and let students acquire required capabilities to design project proposals and to fundraise for the sustainability of projects.

Course Content:

The sense of project would be developed among the students under the supervision of the lecturer. Here is the basic topics of the course: Project cycle, the principles of project cycle, problem analysis, target analysis, strategical analysis, partner analysis, design of a project proposal, review of the global fund providers’ structures and expectations.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion 4: Simulation 5: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Multiple Choice C: Homework D: Fill in the blanks E: True or false F: Oral exam G: Portfolio

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Contributions	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Students will acquire the capability of understanding organizational dynamics in modern and traditional societies, interactions between organizations and relationships between organization and society.	2,3,4,7,8	1,2,3	A,C
Students will acquire the capability of making contributions to coordination of local and national administration and non-governmental organizations for designation of projects and social policies.	3,4,6,9	1,2,3	A,C
Students will be equipped with required skills to fulfill employment conditions of international institutions along with national public and private bodies and non-governmental organizations and to design project on behalf of those institutions.	7,8,9	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

Lecture Course
Week	Topics		Preparation
1	The Purpose and the Teaching Method of the Lecture
2	The Review of National and International Fund Programs
3	The Strengthening of the Idea Project
4	Project Cycle Management (EU Procedure)
5	How to design a project?
6	Logical frame for project design
	Midterm
8	Budget Management
9	The Review of Project Examples
10	Fixing the Topics for Student Projects
11	Revisions for Proposals I
12	Revisions for Proposals II
13	Presentation of the Projects
14	General Evaluation
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook		International Grants and Funding
Additional Resources		Contracts and Grants; Guidelines for Grant Applicants Proje Hazırlama ve Bütçeleme Teknikleri ( Nurhan Yentürk)

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
International Grants and Funding
Contracts and Grants; Guidelines for Grant Applicants Proje Hazırlama ve Bütçeleme Teknikleri ( Nurhan Yentürk)

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	United Nations Data Documents
Assignments	Power Point Presentations
Exams	Presentation, final, attendance

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	1	30
Homework	1	20
Final	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	The student learns about the cultural and physical development of human beings throughout history, the basic terminology of Anthropology and its basic theories.	X
2	The student gains the ability to think analytically and approach topics from a critical perspective			X
3	The student gains the ability to convey information effectively both in oral and written manners.			X
4	The student gains an occupational ethics, social ethics, and a social responsibility.					X
5	The student gains the ability to interpret cultural and historical dynamics, the cultural characteristics of Turkish culture and world cultures, analyzing the culture phenomenon and its intricate dynamics.		X
6	The students maintains an occupational and personal development beyond the understanding of the world and nation problems.					X
7	The student gains an ability to make use of the sources outside of the discipline and make this a life-long ability.					X
8	The student gains the ability to designate a research topic in line with anthropological guidelines and form the required methodology.				X
9	The student will gain the ability to question scientific and societal problems, being able to take part in individual and team projects.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Mid-terms	1	20	20
Presentation	1	20	20
Final examination	1	45	45
Total Work Load			175
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			7
ECTS Credit of the Course	15	3	7

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