AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
COP4339 Zenna-Research Literacy and Data Effect Spring 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. İDİL KARADEMİRLİDAĞ SUHER
Course Objectives: In this course, it is aimed that the students gain command of market research terminology, research management skills and competence to conduct research.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- To be able to dominate market research terminology
2- To understand the types of research and when they are used.
3- To define the elements to be considered in the analysis
4- To obtain the ability to prepare a questionnaire
5- To gain the skill of reporting
6- To develop Research-Literacy skills

Course Content

In this course, students will learn the rationale and requirements of market research. In addition, students will design and implement quantitative and qualitative research.

The teaching methods applied in the course are as follows:

Lecture: Information about the topics in the course syllabus is provided.

Collaborative learning: In this course students will design and conduct research. While carrying out this process, students will act in a collective learning process.

Technology-assisted learning: Access to and effective use of the software and programs required for the research are transferred and included in the process.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Terminology used in the research
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative
2) Qualitative Studies What is qualitative research When is it used Elements to be considered in qualitative

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: • Dursun, Ö. HE. & Odabasi, H. F. (2011). Multimedia design. Ankara: Pegem Academy.
• Mayer, R. (2005). The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning. New York: Cambridge University Press.
• Counts, E. L. (2003). Multimedia Design and Production for Students and Teachers. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
• Akpınar, Y. (2005). Computer Aided Instruction. Ankara, TURKEY: Ani Publishing.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Total %
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total %

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Application 3 5 15
Field Work 1 10 10
Study Hours Out of Class 13 3 39
Homework Assignments 1 5 5
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 128

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) Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace.
2) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English.
3) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. 4
4) Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. 4
5) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. 4
6) Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. 3
7) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. 3
8) Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. 3
9) Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. 4