Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Specialization Field Course LEE 500 Turkish Compulsory 4 + 0 0.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Seniha ÜNAY SELÇUK
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Burcu GÜNAY (Bahar), Doç. Dr. Burcu GÜNAY (Güz), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep GÜRLER (Bahar), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep GÜRLER (Güz), Prof. Dr. BURHAN YILMAZ (Bahar), Prof. Dr. BURHAN YILMAZ (Güz), Prof. Dr. Ferhat ÖZGÜR (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Ferhat ÖZGÜR (Güz), Prof. Dr. Lütfi ÖZDEN (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Lütfi ÖZDEN (Güz), Prof. Dr. Seniha ÜNAY SELÇUK (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Seniha ÜNAY SELÇUK (Güz)
Goals The aim of the course is to enable the student to gain an advanced level of knowledge in an area of his choice, to obtain research experience and to contribute to the academic literature on the subject. The student is expected to learn the latest information in a theoretical or experimental area and in any subject of his / her interest, and then make a current, original and useful contribution to the related literature. To make it possible for the students have started their thesis studies have a command of the areas related to their thesis subjects, conduct his/her thesis study and conclude it.
Course Content A research project on the subject of interest is created with the lecturer within the framework of the student's interests. Each week, the student reports to the instructor about what he/she is reading. In addition, the student continues his original work on the subject determined by the instructor. The course continues with the student presenting an interpretation of the latest literature to the instructor by mentioning the contributions that can be made to this literature. In this process, the student is asked to prepare one or two mini projects in this field. The course ends with the submission of the study at the end of the semester to the evaluation of the faculty member. The subject of the thesis, related literature, related variables, appropriate research methods, sample selection, analysis of data and the writing process of the thesis.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Comprehends the ways to access current resources related to their field and structures the research process by conducting a literature review.
2 Identifies topics requiring further study in their field of expertise and formulates a concrete research problem and sample.
3 Determines appropriate data collection techniques for the research question and prepares suitable measurement/evaluation tools for this process.
4 Conducts the main study within the established plan, analyzes the obtained data, and evaluates them with an academic/artistic approach.
5 Reports research results in accordance with academic writing rules and presents the findings in a professional manner.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Provide information about content, methods and techniques to be used, assessment and planning the process. Other Activities
2. Week To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages. Research
3. Week Report submission on literatre review relavent to the field Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Report submission on literatre review relavent to the field Research, Other Activities
5. Week To decide which area to do the research. Literature reviews on decided subject. Research
6. Week Deciding to research problem. Deciding to sample. Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Determination of data collection techniques Research
8. Week Deciding to data gathering techniques. Research
9. Week Preperation to data gathering tools. Pilot study Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Evaluation of pilot study. Other Activities
11. Week Planning to main study. Other Activities
12. Week To do main study (actual research). Research, Other Activities
13. Week To do main study (actual research). Research, Other Activities
14. Week Evaluate the main study. Writing the study. Presentation the study. 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
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 2 2 2 2 2
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Miles, B. M. & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications.
  • Stokrocki, M. (1997). Qualitative forms of research methods. In S. D. La Pierre, & E. Zimmerman (Eds.). Research methods and methodologies for art education (pp. 33-56)
  • Yıldırım, A. ve H. Şimşek. (2000). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Seçkin Yayıncılık. Ankara.
  • Kagan, M. (1993). Estetik ve Sanat Dersleri. (Çev Aziz Çalışlar). İmge Kitabevi. Ankara
  • Kvale, S. (1996). Interviews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage Publications.
  • Eisner, E. W. ve M. D. Day. (2004). Handbook of Research and Policy in Art Education. National Art Education Association Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers. London.
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 15 3 45
Research 15 5 75
Other Activities 15 3 45
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 15 3 45
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0