Radio, Television and Cinema (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: COM104
Course Name: Research Methods
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
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. Üy. RANA ÖZTÜRK
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Rana Öztürk
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The course aims to introduce the students various techniques, methods and approaches in developing an independent academic research based on a topic of interest. It intends to help them gain skills and methods to conduct research and communicate their findings and ideas through writing and speaking. It also aims to provide them with an understanding of how research and critical thinking can support their creative work in the field of media.
Course Content: This course is designed to guide the students through the process of developing a research and writing project in the field of media studies. It covers various phases of research, the formulation of a research question, determining primary and secondary resources, how to find and use library and online resources, developing a critical framework of analysis, writing with appropriate citation and referencing techniques, and delivering ideas with a clear argument and structure.

The course includes a series of lectures, workshops, individual meetings with students, and student presentations. Each lecture will introduce a different aspect of research and academic writing, which will guide the students through the process of writing a research essay till the end of the semester.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students gain a basic understanding of developing, planning, structuring and writing phases of a research project.
2) Students can formulate a research question.
3) Students can investigate a research question in relation to existing literature and media practice.
4) Students gain research skills to find, identify and interpret different forms of resources, using library databases and online resources effectively.
5) Students gain academic writing skills to deliver ideas and research findings with appropriate referencing and citation techniques, correct grammar and spelling.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: the Syllabus and Aims of the Course Weekly readings and videos to watch on each week's topic.
2) Araştırma nedir? Neden araştırma yaparız?
3) Research and Theory
4) Critical Reading and Analysis
5) Research Question & Planning
6) Doing Research: Primary & Secondary Sources
7) Developing a Bibliography: Using Library Resources and Databases
8) Literature Review: Theoretical/Historical Framework
9) Citation and Acknowledgement
10) Types of Research
11) Student Presentations & Discussion
12) Student Presentations & Discussion
13) Writing Workshop Students share their writing on their respective research topic and get feedback from the lecturer and other students.
14) Writing Workshop
15) Final Exam Week
16) Final Exam Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dönem boyunca ders içinde ele alınan konuları destekleyecek okumalar ve çevrimiçi kaynaklar verilecektir.

Önerilen ders kitapları:
Berger, Arthur Asa (2016) Media and Communication Research Methods, Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Ricciardelli, L., Shanahan, J. O., Young, G. (2020) Undergraduate Research in Film: A Guide for Students, Routledge.
References: Various reading materials and online sources will be provided through the semester to support the topics covered in class.

Suggested books:
Berger, Arthur Asa (2016) Media and Communication Research Methods, Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Ricciardelli, L., Shanahan, J. O., Young, G. (2020) Undergraduate Research in Film: A Guide for Students, Routledge.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) By providing both theoretical and practical education, it prepares students for academic and business life.
2) It provides a critical perspective on mass media.
3) With the English curriculum, it allows students to follow the international market and academic studies from original sources.
4) Students will be an expert in front of the camera, behind-the-scenes, news center, light, sound, editing, directing, cinematography, screenwriting.
5) Thanks to the media professionals, the students will be ready for the sector.
6) Acquires production skills such as short and medium films, screenplays, documentaries and TV programs.
7) Have the basic knowledge and experience of image technologies.
8) Thanks to sectoral cooperation, professional business life will be started.
9) Through an applied curriculum, students gain an interdisciplinary perspective on different media studies.
10) With the technical training to be taken in studio environment, students gain experience in the sector.
11) They will have skills such as negotiating with the group, taking initiative.
12) Acquire basic values ​​related to media and business ethics.
13) Follow the developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
14) Students use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) By providing both theoretical and practical education, it prepares students for academic and business life.
2) It provides a critical perspective on mass media.
3) With the English curriculum, it allows students to follow the international market and academic studies from original sources.
4) Students will be an expert in front of the camera, behind-the-scenes, news center, light, sound, editing, directing, cinematography, screenwriting.
5) Thanks to the media professionals, the students will be ready for the sector.
6) Acquires production skills such as short and medium films, screenplays, documentaries and TV programs.
7) Have the basic knowledge and experience of image technologies.
8) Thanks to sectoral cooperation, professional business life will be started.
9) Through an applied curriculum, students gain an interdisciplinary perspective on different media studies.
10) With the technical training to be taken in studio environment, students gain experience in the sector.
11) They will have skills such as negotiating with the group, taking initiative.
12) Acquire basic values ​​related to media and business ethics.
13) Follow the developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
14) Students use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Presentation 1 % 15
Project 1 % 55
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 2 3 70
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 6 1 7
Project 1 15 5 20
Homework Assignments 2 5 2 14
Total Workload 139