School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code POLS/IR 200
Course Title in English Practicum
Course Title in Turkish Staj dersi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Internship
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: 0 Lab: 0 Other: 2
Estimated Student Workload 68 hours per semester
Number of Credits 3 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To practice and learn how to prepare, search, apply and find internships
Course Description This course aims at giving the students of the POLS&IR Department the necessary and fundamental information about the internship requirement, such as what are the benefits of doing internships, how to make an application to find an internship, what to do during the internship period, how their internship performance will be graded and the like.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Equipped with fundamental information about the requirements and benefits of doing internship;
2) Learns to prepare CV and internship application letter;
3) Learns to search, document and apply for internship positions.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
1) Adequate knowledge of political history necessary to comprehend and effectively evaluate contemporary Political Science and International Relations issues.
2) Understanding of the fundamental concepts that exist in the fields of social and behavioral sciences as well as the correlation between these concepts
3) Ability to analyze the fundamental theories in the field Political Science and International Relations and to assess their reflections into practice
4) Ability to critically discuss different aspects of theories and developments in Political Science and International Relations both individually and in the course of group work during classroom discussions.
5) Ability to conduct research independently, or with a team, about the developments taking place in the international arena, make foreign policy analyses, develop research-based conflict resolution models, and prepare comprehensive reports using computers and relevant software
6) Ability to take decisions as well as to implement these decisions by using the knowledge about the field and the skills that have been acquired during the undergraduate studies
7) Ability to recognize the relations between scientific thought and ethical behavior; pay attention to being tolerant and properly defend different ideas, ideologies and belief systems
8) Ability to work in international institutions and multicultural environments, with the help of the knowledge on different cultures, societies, political systems as well as linguistic skills acquired during the undergraduate studies
9) Ability to display language skills in English at minimum B2 level enough for debating with colleagues on issues of Political Science and International Relations, and also display language skills in a second foreign language at minimum A2 level enough for communicating in daily life
10) Ability to pursue lifelong learning as well as perform advanced/graduate studies in the field Political Science and International Relations and other social sciences disciplines in academic institutions at home and abroad

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Adequate knowledge of political history necessary to comprehend and effectively evaluate contemporary Political Science and International Relations issues. N
2) Understanding of the fundamental concepts that exist in the fields of social and behavioral sciences as well as the correlation between these concepts S Participation
3) Ability to analyze the fundamental theories in the field Political Science and International Relations and to assess their reflections into practice S Participation,HW
4) Ability to critically discuss different aspects of theories and developments in Political Science and International Relations both individually and in the course of group work during classroom discussions. N
5) Ability to conduct research independently, or with a team, about the developments taking place in the international arena, make foreign policy analyses, develop research-based conflict resolution models, and prepare comprehensive reports using computers and relevant software S HW
6) Ability to take decisions as well as to implement these decisions by using the knowledge about the field and the skills that have been acquired during the undergraduate studies H HW
7) Ability to recognize the relations between scientific thought and ethical behavior; pay attention to being tolerant and properly defend different ideas, ideologies and belief systems S Participation
8) Ability to work in international institutions and multicultural environments, with the help of the knowledge on different cultures, societies, political systems as well as linguistic skills acquired during the undergraduate studies H HW
9) Ability to display language skills in English at minimum B2 level enough for debating with colleagues on issues of Political Science and International Relations, and also display language skills in a second foreign language at minimum A2 level enough for communicating in daily life S HW
10) Ability to pursue lifelong learning as well as perform advanced/graduate studies in the field Political Science and International Relations and other social sciences disciplines in academic institutions at home and abroad H HW
Prepared by and Date AYŞEGÜL KİBAROĞLU , January 2024
Course Coordinator CANSU GÜLEÇ
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. AYŞEGÜL KİBAROĞLU

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) General Introduction to the Course & Ground Rules
2) Preparation of CV in English and in Turkish
3) Preparation of internship application letter in English and in Turkish
4) Presentations of CV and internship application letters I
5) Presentations of CV and internship application letters II
6) Preparing progress reports
7) Presenting the progress reports
8) Discussions on possibilities of internships in different sectors
9) Preparing final progress reports I
10) Preparing final progress reports II
11) Peer review of internship search and applications
12) Presenting final progress reports I
13) Presenting final progress reports II
14) Wrap-up and final recommendations on internships
15) Exam week
16) Exam week
Required/Recommended ReadingsBlackboard sources
Teaching MethodsFlipped Classroom methods such as preparing and presenting CV, application letter and progress/final reports
Homework and ProjectsBlackboard homeworks
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseNone
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 25
Homework Assignments 4 % 75
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration aysegul.kibaroglu@mef.edu.tr
0212 395 36 00
MEF university values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the code of student conduct and disciplinary procedures. Any improper behavior, academic dishonesty or plagiarism is subject to the YOK Disciplinary Regulation. Within the framework of MEF University's Artificial Intelligence Policy, it is aimed to integrate artificial intelligence into educational processes and promote its ethical use. The full text of the policy document can be accessed here: https://www.mef.edu.tr/tr/duyurular/mef-universitesi-yapay-zeka-politikasi-v2-yayimlandi

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 2 1 56
Homework Assignments 4 1 2 12
Total Workload 68
Total Workload/25 2.7
ECTS 3