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Course Description Course Name : Scientific Expertise Course Code : MÜZ1 700 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 2 Year Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. CELİL HAKAN ÇUHADAR Asst.Prof.Dr. ULVİYEGÜLER Prof. IRINEIASHVILI Prof. SAIDABEHBUDOVA Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns how to reach to the field-related resources published in Turkish or in any foreign languages. Reaches and examines resources related to the thesis Determines which subject has not been studied and need to be studied in the field. Determines a subject to be studied as a thesis. Investigates related resources in the identified field. As a result of examining the related literature, determines variables to be investigated in thesis topic Identifies a research problem Writes the introduction section of the thesis by using books, articles and other related references to the research problem Determines research methods to be used to investigate the research problem. Conducts a pilot study before the main study. Asks for help from the thesis advisor in the process of preparing the thesis. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to help students in examining the literature related to their thesis topic to be studied, and in identifying variables of thesis and research methods to be used, and to provide scientific guidance and support during the process of preparing their thesis. Course Contents : Subject of the thesis, related literature, related variables, appropriate research methods, sample selection, analysis of data and the writing process of the thesis Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty office   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Giving information about content, studies will be done, methods and techniques will be used and evaluation process of the course None Discussion 2 Giving information about investigating Turkish and foreign literatüre. None Literature review 3 Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of subject matter Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 4 Presentation of the field-related resources in terms of subject matter Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 5 Determine the subject matters that need to be investigated in the field Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 6 Decide the subject matter that will be held in the thesis Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 7 Investigating the literature that related to the subject matter Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 8 Determine the variables in terms which the subject matter will be held Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 9 Determine the research problem Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 10 Determine the suitable research method for the research Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 11 Determine the sample of the research Examination of the sample Discussion and brainstorming 12 Determine the data collection methods Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming 13 Making the preliminary research Making the preliminary research Field work 14 Evaluating the preliminary research Making evaluation Discussion and brainstorming 15 Planning the main research Making main research plan Discussion and brainstorming 16/17 Evaluating the works done throughout the semester Examination of relevant sources Discussion and brainstorming   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 100 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Earns the habit and consciousness of having artistic ethics and professional discipline. 5 2 Improves the ability of deciphiring the works technically and musically. 0 3 Gains the ability to come together with colleagues and execute musical synergy. 0 4 Has the ability to fulfill the Music Education Program . 4 5 Plays instrumental works that take place in the Music Education Program technically and musically. 0 6 Makes theoretical studies related to the identification of national and international records about music using their professional knowledge and experience. 4 7 Conducts practical studies to be acquainted with the national and international records about music. 2 8 0 9 Conducts independent advanced studies in the field. 5 10 In addition to professional development, continues to improve oneself in the scientific, social, cultural and athletic fields. 3 11 Performs on stage single, as well accompanies on any instrument or band. 0 12 Develops a positive attitude towards having music education and improving himself. 5 13 Critically, evaluates and executes his advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. 4 14 Is aware of the responsibility of being a national and international artist. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 4 64     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 6 96 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 160 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.4 ECTS Credit: 6