Master With Thesis in History

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
82920102	Seminar	1	Spring	2	3+0+0	7,5	7,5

Course Type	Compulsory
Course Cycle	Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7)
Course Language	Turkish
Methods and Techniques	-
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Prerequisites	-
Coordinator	-
Instructor(s)	Prof. Caner ARABACI
Instructor Assistant(s)	-

Name and Surname	Room	E-Mail Address	Internal	Meeting Hours
Prof. Caner ARABACI	C-227	[email protected]	7950

Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses	X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses	X

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Program Learning Outcomes	Level
P1	Based on the theoretical knowledge gained during the undergraduate period, s/he has the knowledge of the academic research process and the ability to apply it, and develops her/his knowledge of the history field at the level of expertise.	5
P2	S/He closely knows the sub-branches of history such as First Age, Middle Age, New Age, Modern Age, History of the Republic of Turkey, History of Ottoman Institutions and Civilizations, General Turkish History and has more in-depth knowledge of these areas and can research and write articles in academic terms.	2
P3	S/He has the ability to solve, criticize and analyze historical texts and gains the ability to summarize to grips with the sources of the subject, transcribe, prepare reports and present communiqués at scientific meetings.	5
P6	S/He gains confidence in expressing her/his ideas and criticisms in a constructive way verbally and in writing, openly and concretely, with the ability of self-study and independent decision-making.	5
P7	S/He brings original inquiries and evaluations to historical events through the framework of history methodology and can explain various problems s/he sees in society using historical data and can produce solutions.	5

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	To have basic knowledge about the academic research process based on the theoretical knowledge acquired during the undergraduate period.	P.1.1	5
O2	To be able to explain the methodology of the academic research process.	P.1.2	5
O3	To be able to use the methodological knowledge and theoretical background acquired in the academic research process.	P.1.3	5
O4	To be able to analyze the stages of the research process in depth.	P.1.4	5
O5	To be able to manage and develop the academic research process by synthesizing information obtained from different sources.	P.1.5	5
O6	To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the applied research process and interpret the results.	P.1.6	5
O7	To be able to recognize the sub-branches and basic knowledge of history such as the First Age, Middle Ages, New Age, Recent Age, History of the Republic of Turkey, History of Ottoman Institutions and Civilization, General Turkish History.	P.2.1	5
O8	To have basic knowledge about the ability to analyze, criticize and analyze historical texts.	P.3.1	5
O9	To be able to understand the content of historical texts and to comprehend the relationships between texts.	P.3.2	5
O10	To be able to summarize, transcribe, prepare a report by being familiar with the sources of the subject and to present papers at scientific meetings.	P.3.3	5
O11	To be able to analyze historical texts in the context of their contents and periods.	P.3.4	5
O12	To be able to develop new perspectives by bringing together information from different historical texts.	P.3.5	5
O13	To be able to evaluate the compliance of abstracts, transcriptions and reports with scientific standards and the effectiveness of paper presentations.	P.3.6	5
O14	To have the ability to work individually and to make independent decisions.	P.6.1	5
O15	To be able to internalize the confidence to express ideas and criticism constructively.	P.6.2	5
O16	To be able to express ideas and criticisms clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.	P.6.3	5
O17	To be able to analyze the ideas and criticisms expressed.	P.6.4	5
O18	To be able to produce new ideas and solutions by bringing ideas and criticisms together.	P.6.5	5
O19	To be able to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of statements made and to continuously improve communication skills.	P.6.6	5
O20	To have basic knowledge of historical events.	P.7.1	5
O21	To be able to understand the contexts of historical events with the knowledge of historical methodology.	P.7.2	5
O22	To be able to bring original queries.	P.7.3	5
O23	To be able to analyze the problems observed in society using historical data.	P.7.4	5
O24	To be able to produce solutions to various problems from a historical perspective.	P.7.5	5
O25	To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions produced and their applicability in society.	P.7.6	5
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Week	Topics
1	Selection, Determination and Definition of research topics - (Literature Review on the topic) Importance of the subject and determination
2	Qualities that should be present in the problem sentence - Formulation of the hypothesisDetermination of the research problem
3	Features to be considered in the provision of information - Types of Scientific Research
4	Features to be considered in the provision of information - Types of Scientific Research
5	Research approaches - Determination of the research method
6	Research approaches - Determination of the research method
7	Data Collection - Classification of the research according to the form of data collection
8	Achieving Results and Writing a Report
9	Listening and discussing student work
10	Listening and discussing student work
11	Listening and discussing student work
12	Listening and discussing student work
13	Listening and discussing student work
14	Listening and discussing student work

Resources

BALCI, A. (2005). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler. Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Attendance	-	-
Homework	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Seminar	1	100 (%)
Quiz	-	-
Midterms	-	-
Final Exam	-	-
Total		100 (%)

	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time	14	3	42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement)	14	5	70
Midterms	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Practice	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Workshop	0	0	0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation	1	113	113
Fieldwork	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Total Work Load:			225
Total Work Load / 30			7,50
Course ECTS Credits:			8

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Learning Outcomes	P1	P2	P3	P6	P7
O1	To have basic knowledge about the academic research process based on the theoretical knowledge acquired during the undergraduate period.	5	2	3	3	2
O2	To be able to explain the methodology of the academic research process.	5	2	3	3	2
O3	To be able to use the methodological knowledge and theoretical background acquired in the academic research process.	5	2	3	3	2
O4	To be able to analyze the stages of the research process in depth.	5	2	3	3	2
O5	To be able to manage and develop the academic research process by synthesizing information obtained from different sources.	5	2	3	3	2
O6	To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the applied research process and interpret the results.	5	2	3	3	2
O7	To be able to recognize the sub-branches and basic knowledge of history such as the First Age, Middle Ages, New Age, Recent Age, History of the Republic of Turkey, History of Ottoman Institutions and Civilization, General Turkish History.	2	5	2	1	4
O8	To have basic knowledge about the ability to analyze, criticize and analyze historical texts.	4	3	5	2	3
O9	To be able to understand the content of historical texts and to comprehend the relationships between texts.	4	3	5	2	3
O10	To be able to summarize, transcribe, prepare a report by being familiar with the sources of the subject and to present papers at scientific meetings.	4	3	5	2	3
O11	To be able to analyze historical texts in the context of their contents and periods.	4	3	5	2	3
O12	To be able to develop new perspectives by bringing together information from different historical texts.	4	3	5	2	3
O13	To be able to evaluate the compliance of abstracts, transcriptions and reports with scientific standards and the effectiveness of paper presentations.	4	3	5	2	3
O14	To have the ability to work individually and to make independent decisions.	3	2	4	5	2
O15	To be able to internalize the confidence to express ideas and criticism constructively.	3	2	4	5	2
O16	To be able to express ideas and criticisms clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.	3	2	4	5	2
O17	To be able to analyze the ideas and criticisms expressed.	3	2	4	5	2
O18	To be able to produce new ideas and solutions by bringing ideas and criticisms together.	3	2	4	5	2
O19	To be able to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of statements made and to continuously improve communication skills.	3	2	4	5	2
O20	To have basic knowledge of historical events.	4	1	3	2	5
O21	To be able to understand the contexts of historical events with the knowledge of historical methodology.	4	1	3	2	5
O22	To be able to bring original queries.	4	1	3	2	5
O23	To be able to analyze the problems observed in society using historical data.	4	1	3	2	5
O24	To be able to produce solutions to various problems from a historical perspective.	4	1	3	2	5
O25	To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions produced and their applicability in society.	4	1	3	2	5