ADVANCED ACTING (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
IOY5888-1 Thesis Fall 0 0 0 20

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. NİLAY ULUSOY
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. FATMA ÖZKUL
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to teach students the research methods needen in order to write a thesis and to develop analytical thinking.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Learning the boundaries of an academic thesis
2. Developing a thesis argument.
3. Being able to develop a thesis writing strategy
4. Learning research methods
5. Being able to choose the appropriate research method
6. Being able to generate solutions in the course of writing a thesis

Course Content

In this course, research methods for writing a thesis will be discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Developing a thesis argument
2) Introduction to research methods
3) Introduction to critical theories
4) Reading theoretical texts
5) Research methods
6) Choosing the proper research method
7) Determining possible thesis topics
8) Applying the chosen methodology to the thesis
9) Presentations and discussions
10) Parts of a thesis
11) The process of thesis development
12) Searching for different research methods
13) Content analysis
14) Analysis of the period

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Essentials of research design and methodology,
Geoffrey Marzyk, David D.Matteo, David Festinger
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Homework Assignments 14 % 0
Presentation 1 % 30
Project 1 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 15 58
Presentations / Seminar 14 43
Project 1 8
Homework Assignments 14 42
Final 2 20
Total Workload 213

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Students gain theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to the field by using the methods and techniques related to the field of acting. 5
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 5
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of acting; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 5
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 2
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the acting field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 5
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 5
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 3
10) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of acting, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 2
11) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 5
12) Within the framework of the Advancing Acting Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
13) Within the Advancing Acting Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting. 5