Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Seminar RES607 Turkish Compulsory 0 + 1 0.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Burcu GÜNAY
Instructor(s)
Goals The goal is to teach the students how to analyze the relationship of art to society with reference to contemporary theories of art and society.
Course Content The course aims to cover the changes in modern societies in the second half of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century from a critical point of view. Subjects: The connections between consumer capitalism and culture industry; the new occupational, professional and life style patterns; the new social movements and politics of identity; post-structuralist, postmodern, deconstructionist and feminist theorists.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 They select a topic for an academic seminar and outline its scope
2 Analyses the chosen topic in terms of content and form.
3 identifies and applies appropriate research methods.
4 Conducts a literature review to systematically evaluate the sources.
5 Prepares an article in accordance with academic writing conventions.
6 They edit their article in accordance with academic writing guidelines and prepare it for publication.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction. Discussion of the aim of the lesson Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Seminar Preparation, After Class Study, Research
3. Week Discussion of the subject as content Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
4. Week Discussion of the subject as form Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week Determination of research method Preparation, After Class Study, Research
6. Week Discussion of presentation techniques Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Preparing the groundwork for writing an article Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
8. Week Literature review Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week Discussion of the literature review Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Relation of literature with original content Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week An explanation of the article’s purpose and content Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Making research presentations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Making article presentations Research, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Preparation of the article for publication Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
15. Week Formatting the article in accordance with the guidelines 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 master 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.
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 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3
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
  • Sayre, Henry, M. Writing About Art, Pearson/Prentice Hall.
  • Özdemir, Emin. Anlatım Sanatı-Kompozisyon, Remzi Kitabevi.
  • Yıldırım, A. ve H. Şimşek. (2000). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Seçkin Yayıncılık. Ankara.
  • Kvale, S. (1996). Interviews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage Publications.
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