Cinema and Television
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SIN104

Course Name:

Basic Research Methods

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
0	0	0	0

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MURAT TIRPAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. SÜREYYA ÇAKIR
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BURAK KAPLAN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MURAT TIRPAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Basic currents, paradigms and concepts specific to scientific research (positivism, hypothesis, variable, measurement, scale, etc.); to teach students the structure and process of scientific research (determination of research topic and problem, literature review, development of research design, data collection and analysis, reporting of research findings); to develop students' skills and critical perspectives on different aspects of scientific research through research project.

Course Content:

Introduction to scientific research & Basics of scientific research Scientific approaches (positivism & qualitative approach; interpretive & quantitative approach) Basic concepts in scientific research Selection of research topic and problem Critical source analysis Data types and data collection tools in scientific research: Survey & Observation Data types and data in scientific research collection tools: Interview & Documents Measurement and scales in research Sample and sample types Quantitative and quantitative data analysis Preparation of research report

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Introduction to scientific research & learn the basics of scientific research
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to scientific research & Basics of scientific research	.
2)	Scientific approaches (positivism & qualitative approach; interpretive & quantitative approach)	.
3)	Basic concepts in scientific research	.
4)	Selection of research topic and problem	.
5)	Critical review	.
6)	Data types and data collection tools in scientific research: Survey & Observation	.
7)	Data types and data collection tools in scientific research	.
8)	Midterm	.
9)	Measurement and scales in research	.
10)	Sample and sample types	.
11)	Quantitative and quantitative data analysis	.
12)	Preparation of research report	.
13)	Project presentations and evaluation	.
14)	Final	.
15)	Final	.
16)	Final	.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. Altunışık, R., Coşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., Yıldırım, E. Sakarya Kitabevi, Sakarya, 2005 Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma: Yöntemi teknik ve ilkeler. Balcı, A. Pegem Akademi, Ankara, 2007 Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Büyüköztürk, Ş. ve Diğerleri. Pegem Akademi, Ankara, 2008. Nitel ve Nicel Araştırma Makaleleri (Eğitim ve sosyal bilimler dergilerinde yayımlanmış)

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
Program Outcomes
1) 1 To be able to adapt an original screenplay to a shooting script
2) 2 To be able to explain the developments of World and Turkish Cinema
3) 3 To be able to know the elements of film grammer and to develop new perspectives about film products
4) 4 To be able to learn the logic of editing and to use the programs of editing
5) 5 To be able to apply the colour correction and sound design phases
6) 6 To be able to understand the concept of story and storytelling
7) 7 To be able to complete a short film in a collective way of work
8) 8 To be able to appy all the phases of film production

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	1 To be able to adapt an original screenplay to a shooting script	3
2)	2 To be able to explain the developments of World and Turkish Cinema	3
3)	3 To be able to know the elements of film grammer and to develop new perspectives about film products	3
4)	4 To be able to learn the logic of editing and to use the programs of editing	3
5)	5 To be able to apply the colour correction and sound design phases	3
6)	6 To be able to understand the concept of story and storytelling	3
7)	7 To be able to complete a short film in a collective way of work	3
8)	8 To be able to appy all the phases of film production	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Lab
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Observation
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Peer Review
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	3	48
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Homework Assignments	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			52