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Course Description Course Name : İndependent Studies for Thesis Course Code : RES1 700 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : First 2 Year Course Semester : Fall and Spring (52 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SUAT KARAASLAN Prof.Dr. BİRNUR ERALDEMİR Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA OKAN Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİMETKESER Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÇAPAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has detailed information on thesis. Has technical know-how on his/her thesis subject. Offers solutions to the problems encountered during the thesis study. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To make it possible for the students having started their thesis studies have a command of the areas related to their thesis subjects, conduct his/her thesis study and conclude it. 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 : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Provide information about content, methods and techniques to be used, assessment and planning the process Literature review Discussion and lecture 2 Provide information about content, methods and techniques to be used, assessment and planning the process Literature review Discussion and lecture 3 Provide information about content, methods and techniques to be used, assessment and planning the process Literature review Discussion and lecture 4 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages, Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion and lecture 5 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages, Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and problem-solving 6 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages, Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and problem-solving 7 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages, Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and problem-solving 8 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages, Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and problem based learning 9 To inform ways of access liteature published in Turkish and foreign languages, Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 10 Report submission on literatre review relavent to the field Report preparetion Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 11 Report submission on literatre review relavent to the field Report preparetion Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 12 Report submission on literatre review relavent to the field Report preparetion Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 13 Report submission on literatre review relavent to the field Report preparetion Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 14 Report submission on literatre review relavent to the field Report preparetion Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 15 Report submission on literatre review especially about methodology relavent to the field Report preparetion Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 16 Report submission on literatre review especially about methodology relavent to the field Report preparetion Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 17 Identifying the areas needed to do research in the field Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 18 Identifying the areas needed to do research in the field Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 19 Identifying the areas needed to do research in the field Using library and web sites (internet) for literature review Discussion, lecture and project-based learning 20 To decide which area to do the research Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 21 To decide which area to do the research Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 22 To decide which area to do the research Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 23 Literature reviews on decided subject Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 24 Literature reviews on decided subject Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 25 deciding to determine the variables in terms of the research subject Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 26 deciding to determine the variables in terms of the research subject Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 27 Deciding to research problem Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 28 Writing to intoduction chapter Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 29 Deciding to methodology according to research problem Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 30 Deciding to sample Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 31 Deciding to data gathering techniques Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 32 Preperation to data gathering toos Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 33 Preperation to data gathering toos Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 34 Pilot study Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 35 Pilot study Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 36 Evaluation of pilot study Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 37 Planning to main study Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 38 To do main study (actual research) Study on literature review and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 39 To do main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 40 To do main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 41 To do main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 42 To do main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 43 To do main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 44 To do main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 45 To do main study (actual research) To prepare the necessary materials for the application of the research Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 46 Evaluate the main study Inquary and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 47 Evaluate the main study Inquary and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 48 Writing the study Inquary and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 49 Writing the study Inquary and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 50 Writing the study Inquary and preliminary work on the subject Question & Answer, discussion, problem-solving, Project, research and analysis 51 Presentation the study Preparation of the presentation Presentatin of the project 52 Evaluation of the work done during the term Preperation of evaluation report Question & Answer, discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  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. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 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 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 3 2 Explains teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the art education program 3 3 Gains knowledge to do creative work and ability to put it into practice in the main fields of visual arts 5 4 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 5 5 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 4 6 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 3 7 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies 3 8 Accepts his/her students as individuals and considers their affective, cognitive and psycomotor aspects as a whole. 3 9 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises in his/her students an awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 5 10 Knows and explains the formation of human societies and civilizations 5 11 Uses basic concepts of art education and relevant research studies and techniques in correspondence with new developments 3 12 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. 1 * 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) 14 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6