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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of History
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03380035 Thesis 4 Spring 8 1+0+0 5 5
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ C-229 [email protected] 7647
Course Content
Tarih alanında her öğrenciye bir bitirme proje hazırlatılacaktır.
Objectives of the Course
To teach research methods and techniques at undergraduate level.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 To have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of history and to be able to use, analyze and apply this knowledge in the fields of education, research and community service. 5
P2 To be able to read Ottoman archival sources at the highest level and use them in scientific studies. 2
P3 To be able to research, discuss and analyze historical events and social developments by making connections with different disciplines. 5
P4 To be able to gain the necessary knowledge about national and spiritual cultural values and to transfer their knowledge about the field to others. 2
P5 To have the necessary equipment about Islamic, Seljuk, Ottoman history and sources and to be able to explain, compare and show their characteristics and time-dependent change processes. 3
P6 To have critical thinking, interpretation and evaluation skills with the knowledge of historical methodology and to be able to carry out studies related to the field individually or as a team. 5
P7 To be able to define, analyze and produce comparative studies on social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. 5
P8 To be able to use modern information technologies and communication tools required by the field of history effectively and to be able to express himself/herself orally and in writing in Turkish. 4
P9 To be able to use languages at a level to analyze historical sources. 2
P10 To have general knowledge about the history of different nations living in different parts of the world, especially in Europe. 3
P11 To be able to act with professional ethics and to have a sense of social responsibility. 3
P12 To develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning; to be able to follow new developments in the field as well as in other related fields and to be able to update their own knowledge continuously. 3
P13 To have the consciousness of protecting historical heritage and texture and to be able to spread this consciousness to the environment. 3
P14 To be able to define the origins of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey and to interpret their basic problems, to create reports and to produce solutions with contemporary methods. 3
P15 To be able to explain the establishment process of the Republic of Turkey and to determine its position in world history. 3
P16 To be able to gain awareness about the universal and social effects and legal consequences of research on historical events. 2
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To have theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of history. P.1.1 1
O2 To be able to express their knowledge in the field of history in the fields of education, research and community service. P.1.2 1
O3 To be able to apply their knowledge in the field of history to their studies. P.1.3 1
O4 To be able to examine knowledge in depth and analyze it in different contexts. P.1.4 1,6
O5 To be able to produce new solutions by combining knowledge in the field of history with knowledge in different fields. P.1.5 1,6
O6 To be able to analyze and interpret social events with the knowledge gained in the field of history. P.1.6 1,6
O7 To be able to use Ottoman documents effectively in scientific studies. P.2.3 6
O8 To be able to produce new studies by feeding on information from different types of archival documents. P.2.5 6
O9 To be able to access basic information about historical events and social developments. P.3.1 1
O10 To be able to research and assimilate historical events and social developments in the context of their processes. P.3.2 1,6
O11 To be able to discuss events related to history and prepare a study on the subject. P.3.3 1,6
O12 To be able to establish a relationship with different perspectives by examining events in depth. P.3.4 1,6
O13 To be able to combine knowledge from different disciplines and develop new perspectives. P.3.5 1
O14 To be able to evaluate the effects of the researched topics on society. P.3.6 1
O15 To be able to effectively transfer and share national and spiritual cultural values to others. P.4.3 1
O16 To be able to reveal the similarities and differences with the values of different nations. P.4.4 6
O17 To be able to transfer the characteristics of Islamic, Seljuk and Ottoman histories by comparing them. P.5.3 6
O18 To be able to establish a connection between historical periods and nations or cultures in different time periods. P.5.4 6
O19 To be able to criticize the social, cultural and historical effects of historical periods and sources. P.5.6 6
O20 To have basic knowledge about historical methodology and working principles. P.6.1 1
O21 To be able to develop critical thinking and interpretation skills and to be able to express historical issues in this context. P.6.2 1,6
O22 To be able to carry out history studies individually or in a team in harmony. P.6.3 6
O23 To be able to reveal the relationships between the knowledge of historical methodology and research. P.6.4 6
O24 To be able to bring innovation to historical studies by bringing together different sources independently or as a team. P.6.5 6
O25 To be able to evaluate the quality of researches with the knowledge of historical methodology and to improve the studies by summarizing the results. P.6.6 1,6
O26 To have basic knowledge about social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. P.7.1 1,6
O27 To be able to explain historical events and their social, political, cultural and economic aspects. P.7.2 6
O28 To be able to prepare studies on social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. P.7.3 6
O29 To be able to analyze historical events by making connections from different perspectives. P.7.4 6
O30 To be able to produce comparative studies by combining data from different periods or geographies. P.7.5 6
O31 To be able to criticize the methods and shortcomings of social, political, cultural and economic studies on history. P.7.6 1
O32 To have basic knowledge about using modern information technologies and communication tools. P.8.1 6
O33 To be able to comprehend the necessity of information technologies and communication tools related to the field. P.8.2 6
O34 To be able to use information technologies effectively in the field of history and to use communication tools by preparing presentations in their studies. P.8.3 6
O35 To be able to analyze historical sources in related languages effectively and use them in studies. P.9.3 6
O36 To be able to synthesize historical texts by bringing together information from different sources. P.9.5 6
O37 To be able to express the history of different nations in general terms. P.10.3 6
O38 To be able to analyze the history of different nations in detail and develop a comprehensive understanding. P.10.4 6
O39 To be able to synthesize the similarities and differences between the histories of different nations and present a broad perspective. P.10.5 6
O40 To be able to examine in detail the requirements of the concept of professional ethics and social responsibility in the field. P.11.4 1
O41 To be able to follow new developments in the field and other related fields. P.12.2 6
O42 To be able to apply new knowledge to studies by collaborating with different disciplines. P.12.3 1,6
O43 To be able to create a broad perspective by bringing together new developments from different sources of information. P.12.5 6
O44 To be able to internalize the importance of the protection of historical heritage and cultural fabric. P.13.2 1
O45 To have basic knowledge about the origins of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey. P.14.1 6
O46 To be able to explain the problems of the communities around the Turkish world and Turkey. P.14.2 6
O47 To be able to express the establishment process of the Republic of Turkey. P.15.1 6
O48 To be able to explain the founding process of Turkey. P.15.2 6
O49 To have basic knowledge about the universal and social effects and legal consequences of research on historical events. P.16.1 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Determination of the Subject of Thesis
2 Determination of the Subject of Thesis
3 Literature Review
4 Literature Review
5 Literature Review
6 Literature Review
7 Collection of Data and Writing the Thesis
8 Collection of Data and Writing the Thesis
9 Collection of Data and Writing the Thesis
10 Collection of Data and Writing the Thesis
11 Collection of Data and Writing the Thesis
12 Collection of Data and Writing the Thesis
13 Collection of Data and Writing the Thesis
14 Collection of Data and Writing the Thesis
Textbook or Material
Resources
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Homework 1 60 (%)
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam - -
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 1 14
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 5 70
Midterms 1 16 16
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 1 50 50
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 150
Total Work Load / 30 5
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
O1 To have theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of history. 5 4 3 2 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2
O2 To be able to express their knowledge in the field of history in the fields of education, research and community service. 5 4 3 2 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2
O3 To be able to apply their knowledge in the field of history to their studies. 5 4 3 2 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2
O4 To be able to examine knowledge in depth and analyze it in different contexts. 5 4 3 2 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2
O5 To be able to produce new solutions by combining knowledge in the field of history with knowledge in different fields. 5 4 3 2 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2
O6 To be able to analyze and interpret social events with the knowledge gained in the field of history. 5 4 3 2 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2
O7 To be able to use Ottoman documents effectively in scientific studies. 2 5 2 1 4 2 3 3 4 1 1 3 1 1 1 1
O8 To be able to produce new studies by feeding on information from different types of archival documents. 2 5 2 1 4 2 3 3 4 1 1 3 1 1 1 1
O9 To be able to access basic information about historical events and social developments. 4 3 5 3 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3
O10 To be able to research and assimilate historical events and social developments in the context of their processes. 4 3 5 3 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3
O11 To be able to discuss events related to history and prepare a study on the subject. 4 3 5 3 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3
O12 To be able to establish a relationship with different perspectives by examining events in depth. 4 3 5 3 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3
O13 To be able to combine knowledge from different disciplines and develop new perspectives. 4 3 5 3 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3
O14 To be able to evaluate the effects of the researched topics on society. 4 3 5 3 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3
O15 To be able to effectively transfer and share national and spiritual cultural values to others. 2 1 2 5 4 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 4 2 3 2
O16 To be able to reveal the similarities and differences with the values of different nations. 2 1 2 5 4 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 4 2 3 2
O17 To be able to transfer the characteristics of Islamic, Seljuk and Ottoman histories by comparing them. 3 2 3 3 5 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1
O18 To be able to establish a connection between historical periods and nations or cultures in different time periods. 3 2 3 3 5 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1
O19 To be able to criticize the social, cultural and historical effects of historical periods and sources. 3 2 3 3 5 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1
O20 To have basic knowledge about historical methodology and working principles. 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O21 To be able to develop critical thinking and interpretation skills and to be able to express historical issues in this context. 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O22 To be able to carry out history studies individually or in a team in harmony. 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O23 To be able to reveal the relationships between the knowledge of historical methodology and research. 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O24 To be able to bring innovation to historical studies by bringing together different sources independently or as a team. 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O25 To be able to evaluate the quality of researches with the knowledge of historical methodology and to improve the studies by summarizing the results. 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O26 To have basic knowledge about social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O27 To be able to explain historical events and their social, political, cultural and economic aspects. 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O28 To be able to prepare studies on social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O29 To be able to analyze historical events by making connections from different perspectives. 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O30 To be able to produce comparative studies by combining data from different periods or geographies. 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O31 To be able to criticize the methods and shortcomings of social, political, cultural and economic studies on history. 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
O32 To have basic knowledge about using modern information technologies and communication tools. 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 5 4 1 2 3 1 1 1 2
O33 To be able to comprehend the necessity of information technologies and communication tools related to the field. 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 5 4 1 2 3 1 1 1 2
O34 To be able to use information technologies effectively in the field of history and to use communication tools by preparing presentations in their studies. 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 5 4 1 2 3 1 1 1 2
O35 To be able to analyze historical sources in related languages effectively and use them in studies. 2 1 3 1 3 1 2 4 5 2 1 3 1 1 1 1
O36 To be able to synthesize historical texts by bringing together information from different sources. 2 1 3 1 3 1 2 4 5 2 1 3 1 1 1 1
O37 To be able to express the history of different nations in general terms. 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 1 5 2 3 1 1 2 1
O38 To be able to analyze the history of different nations in detail and develop a comprehensive understanding. 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 1 5 2 3 1 1 2 1
O39 To be able to synthesize the similarities and differences between the histories of different nations and present a broad perspective. 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 1 5 2 3 1 1 2 1
O40 To be able to examine in detail the requirements of the concept of professional ethics and social responsibility in the field. 3 2 3 2 2 4 2 3 2 3 5 4 2 1 3 3
O41 To be able to follow new developments in the field and other related fields. 3 2 3 2 2 4 2 3 2 3 4 5 2 1 3 3
O42 To be able to apply new knowledge to studies by collaborating with different disciplines. 3 2 3 2 2 4 2 3 2 3 4 5 2 1 3 3
O43 To be able to create a broad perspective by bringing together new developments from different sources of information. 3 2 3 2 2 4 2 3 2 3 4 5 2 1 3 3
O44 To be able to internalize the importance of the protection of historical heritage and cultural fabric. 3 2 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 5 1 2 2
O45 To have basic knowledge about the origins of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey. 3 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 1 3 1 2 2 5 4 1
O46 To be able to explain the problems of the communities around the Turkish world and Turkey. 3 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 1 3 1 2 2 5 4 1
O47 To be able to express the establishment process of the Republic of Turkey. 3 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 5 1
O48 To be able to explain the founding process of Turkey. 3 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 5 1
O49 To have basic knowledge about the universal and social effects and legal consequences of research on historical events. 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 3 3 2 1 2 5