ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ARC5887 | Seminar | Spring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | |
Prerequisites: |
ARC5888-1 - Master Thesis |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. NİLAY ÜNSAL GÜLMEZ Prof. Dr. SEMA ESEN SOYGENİŞ Prof. Dr. MEHMET BENGÜ ULUENGİN Prof. Dr. AYŞE İREM KIRIŞ Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÜMRAN TOPÇU Assist. Prof. DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN Prof. Dr. MELTEM VATAN Assoc. Prof. SUZAN GİRGİNKAYA AKDAĞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Seminar course aims at developing student’s ability to present and discuss the results of a qualitative and / or quantitative study which is carried out individually on a selected topic using conceptual and practical knowledge gained in architecture and related disciplines, verbally or with other visual media tools in front of the audience. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Design a research on a topic selected in accordance with his/her own interests and approved by the course coordinator in the field of architecture and/or related interdiciplinary study areas. 2.Conduct the designed research. 3.Interpret the results of the research. 4.Communicate the results of the research. |
To present a subject, individually searched and prepared, in front of an academic jury and peers in relation to Thesis-I and propose a thesis statement and outline. Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course: Individual Study, Case Study, Fieldwork, Problem Solving, Project, Other. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the Seminar Course | Araştırma konusunun seçilmesi ve kısa bir öneri hazırlanması. |
2) | Overview of Research Design and Methodologies | Preparing a draft research framework. |
3) | Literature Review: Identifying Key Resources | Conducting a preliminary literature review and preparing an annotated bibliography. |
4) | Refining Research Questions and Objectives | Revising research questions and aligning them with selected methodologies. |
5) | Preliminary Research Findings | Organizing initial data and preparing visuals (charts, diagrams, or sketches). |
6) | Drafting the Presentation Structure | Outlining the flow of the presentation and identifying key discussion points. |
7) | Discussion on Presentation Draft and keywords | |
8) | Critical Analysis of Research Progress | Preparing a report on feedback and revising the research approach. |
9) | Visual Communication Techniques for Presentations | Designing effective slides and visuals to enhance audience understanding. |
10) | Draft Presentation Rehearsal | Practicing the presentation and incorporating visual and verbal communication techniques. |
10) | Draft Presentation Rehearsal | Practicing the presentation and incorporating visual and verbal communication techniques. |
11) | Advanced Interpretation of Research Results | Analyzing findings in depth and preparing supporting arguments for discussion. |
12) | Revision Discussion | Revision |
13) | Final Presentation Rehearsal | Rehearsal of the final presentation |
14) | Revision Discussion | Revision |
15) | Final Seminar Presentation and Discussion with Faculty | Delivering the final seminar presentation and participating in an open discussion with faculty and thesis students. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Each seminar study constructs its own biblioraphy . Her seminer çalışması kendi konusunda özgü kaynaklar tanımlamaktadır. |
References: | Each seminar study constructs its own biblioraphy . Her seminer çalışması kendi konusunda özgü kaynaklar tanımlamaktadır. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Final | 1 | % 100 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 0 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 100 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 15 | 180 |
Paper Submission | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Total Workload | 240 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Develops the conceptual/theoretical and practical knowledge gained in undergraduate level to higher proficiency level. | 4 |
2) | Be able to conduct researches at proficiency level in Architecture and related disciplines individually and participate or take responsibility in groups. | 4 |
3) | Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines. | 4 |
4) | Apply critical thinking methods , identify, formulate, and effectively communicate the critical issues involved in the solution of design problems. | 3 |
5) | Evaluate the phenomena in Architectural History and analyse historical, social, political backgrounds of the contemporary developments . | 3 |
6) | Be able to conduct qualitatif and quantitatif researches on the discipline of Architecture. | 5 |
7) | Be able to communicate the results of his researches, design proposals , conceptual and practical thoughts in the field of architecture using written, oral, visual media | 5 |
8) | Develops the lifelong learning abilities. | 2 |
9) | Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture. | 4 |