Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Field Research Methods RES503 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Burcu GÜNAY
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Burcu GÜNAY (Güz)
Goals Transposition of the basic principles of an academic research on art. Introducing the process and methods for establishing the plan of the research to be done, completing the research and evaluating and presenting / announcing the completed research.
Course Content Basic writing techniques. How do you write an artwork text? Writing catalogs, explanations, artist promotion texts. Article writing. Quotation systems, use and management of references, references, application of scientific writing rules to an artwork text, basic rules of thesis writing.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students know r the basic concepts of scientific research methods.
2 They can formulate clear and actionable research questions and determine the direction of the research.
3 They can develop their own research proposals, organise the preparatory processes and share them through individual or group presentations.
4 Learn problem definition, description and concept processing in the field.
5 Students can research, research design, content analysis, and interpretive studies related to the field.
6 They can identify ethical guidelines in academic writing, apply methods to avoid plagiarism, and compile a proper bibliography.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Course description Preparation, After Class Study, Research
2. Week Basic Concepts Related to Scientific Research Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week Definition of Research Problem Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week An explanation of qualitative research methods Research, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week An explanation of the concepts of purpose, content and limitations Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Describing Method Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Review of a sample article as part of the research Research, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Presentations of individual research papers Research, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week A Review of Field Research Methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Sample article review Research, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Bibliography, Ethical Violations and Plagiarism
12. Week Writing practice Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Writing practice
14. Week Presentation of the preparatory work carried out as part of the research Research, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 The experience gained during the undergraduate period becomes more tangible with implementation and projects.
2 Art discussions are held at the postgraduate level.
3 Examining the technical, formal and aesthetic features of Modern and contemporary trends in art.
4 Understanding the changes in art and their reflections to the art scene in Turkey
5 Understanding the relation of visual constructions in contemporary art with the historical roots of artistic form.
6 Examining the dynamics of contemporary art, discussions and readings in this field.
7 According to the logic of the conditions of different periods of work of art criticism in technical, aesthetic, socio-economic, political context, by putting forward, to create a critical perspective.
8 Place-specific projects are carried out.
9 In course period and in thesis work, produced its own unique approach.
10 Gains the ability to prepare a dissertation proposal and make a thesis in the direction of its accumulation towards the field.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • John W. Cressvell, Araştırma Yöntemleri, Anı Yay. 2014
  • Colin Robson, Araştırma yöntemleri, Anı Yay. 2017
  • Walter Benjamin, Pasajlar, YKY, 2008
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 3 42
Other Activities 11 3 33
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 14 3 42
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0