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 |
ARC5403 | Research Methods in Architecture | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
Language of instruction: | En |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÖZEN EYÜCE |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖKSUN AKYÜREK ALTÜRK |
Course Objectives: | The objective of the course is to to guide students in the development and preparation of their research proposals and expose students to various philosophical theories related to their research areas and, methodologies and strategies used in architectural research. Basically, the course aims to familiarize the students with the design, conduct, evaluation and presentation processes of research in architecture and guide them develop a detailed research plan for their thesis project. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Construct a viable research process, 2.Grasp the essence of quantitative and qualitative research methods, 3.Collect rich data using a variety of methods, 4.Analyse and interpret the data, 5.Write proposals for essays with the evaluated data. |
Introduction of primary approaches on sesearch methodologies in architecture; designing the research Process, Literature Review; Data collection, evaluation and interpretation; Presentation of the findings. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
1) | Architecture and Research Methods:Discussion about the course, Term Paper and the process. | ||
2) | Concepts of Quality and Ethics in Research | ||
3) | Historical Backgrounds of Research Methodologies | ||
4) | Research Methods :Historical Perspective | ||
5) | Theory in Relation to Research Method | ||
6) | Designing a Research: Literature Review, Research Proposal, Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation, Presentation | ||
7) | Interpretive - Historical Research | ||
8) | Qualitative Research in Architecture | ||
9) | Correlational Research in Architecture | ||
10) | Experimental Research in Architecture | ||
11) | Simulation and Modelling Research in Architecture | ||
12) | Logical Argumentation in Architecture | ||
13) | Research Based on Case Studies in Architecture | ||
14) | Discussions on Term Paper |
Course Notes: | 1.Handouts will be when necessary, 2.Groat, Linda ; Wang, David (2002) Architectural Research Methods, John Wiley and Sons,Inc. 3.Creswell, John W. (2007), Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches, Sage: California, London, New Delhi. |
References: | 1. Marshall,C.; Rossman,G.B (2011)Designing Qualitative Research, 5th ed.,Sage Publ. 2. Teddie,C.;Tashakori,A.(2009) Foundations of Mixed Methods Research |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Laboratory | % 0 | |
Application | % 0 | |
Field Work | % 0 | |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
Quizzes | % 0 | |
Homework Assignments | 4 | % 40 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Project | % 0 | |
Seminar | % 0 | |
Midterms | % 0 | |
Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Paper Submission | % 0 | |
Jury | % 0 | |
Bütünleme | % 0 | |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | 24 | 96 |
Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preliminary Jury | 0 | ||
Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Paper Submission | 0 | ||
Jury | 0 | ||
Final | 1 | 48 | 48 |
Total Workload | 242 |
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. | 3 |
3) | Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines. | 3 |
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 . | 4 |
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 | 3 |
8) | Develops the lifelong learning abilities. | 4 |
9) | Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture. | 4 |