TAE605 - METHOD, TECHNIQ.AND RES. ETHICS IN TURKISH STUDIES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
METHOD, TECHNIQ.AND RES. ETHICS IN TURKISH STUDIES TAE605 Fall 3 0 3 7
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Assistant Professor Nagehan ÃœSTÃœNDAÄž ÖZDEMÄ°R 
Course objectiveTo discuss the interdisciplinary perspective expected to be practised by depending on sample texts; To mention scientific thinking method, research techniques and data collection methods; To analyse the modern techniques used in linguistic, historical and cultural studies and to present them by means of sample studies; To examine the methods and techniques having been developed in the world in linguistic, historical and cultural studies and to search for some ways to create new techniques overtaking the old ones; To Use the opportunities provided by modern technology and software and to promote them to be used in Turkish studies; To discuss comparative solution methods concerning the classification, arrangement and the sub-problems in the researches about planning, source and literature; To discuss intellectual property right in scientific studies and the obligation to give reference in scientific quotations and its limits. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, students -Gain a integrated view to the events and facts in the past and at present
  2. -Differentiate the new information from the one that has already existed in the researches
  3. -Benefit from different disciplines in linguistic, historical and cultural studies
  4. -Benefit from methodologies of the other sciences such as social and human sciences when making experimental or source research in Turkish Studies
  5. -Understand the importance to teach new information on the subject of Turkish studies and use the technologic potential
  6. -Use the methods of scientific thinking, research making and data collecting
  7. -Consider the intellectual property in scientific researches and abide the ethics
  8. -Consider the importance of giving reference when they quote.
Course ContentTo study modern techniques used in Turkish studies and introduce them by giving examples from sample studies;
To compare past and contemporary studies, to try new methods, to adapt new approaches and methods to it while producing new knowledge;
To examine the methods and techniques developed in Turkish studies, and to develop new methods and techniques;
To adapt comparative methods and analysis techniques to Turkish studies by using the opportunities provided by modern technology and software and to promote them to be used in Turkish studies;
To question source texts and data in Turkish studies by making use of analysis methods of source, text, and system and to promote them to be questioned in Turkish studies;
To make use of analysis methods which is essential for research object: assessing sample examples related to table, graph, map. 
ReferencesAZİZ, Aysel (2012) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, Servet Kitabevi, İstanbul.
GÜRBÜZ-ŞAHİN (2016) Farik GÜRBÜZ, Sait ŞAHİN, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin, İstanbul.
DUVERGER, M. (1973) Metodoloji Açısından Sosyal Bilimlere Giriş, Çev. Ü.Oskay, Bilgi Yay.,Ankara.
ERDEM, Y. Hakan (2010), Tarih-Lenk, Ä°stanbul, DoÄŸan Kitap
BURKE, Peter (2001), Yeniçağ Başlarından Avrupa?da Halk Kültürü, Ankara, İmge
HASSAN, Ümit (2001), Osmanlı (Örgüt-İnanç-Davranıştan Hukuk-İdeolojiye), İstanbul, İletişim
ÇOBANOĞLU, Özkul (2002), Halkbilimi Kuramları ve Araştırma Yöntemleri Tarihine Giriş, Ankara, Akçağ
ERCİLASUN, Ahmet B. (2011), Türk Dili Tarihi, Ankara, Akçağ
ÇOBANOĞLU, Özkul (2002), Halkbilimi Kuramları ve Araştırma Yöntemleri Tarihine Giriş, Ankara, Akçağ
ERCÄ°LASUN, Ahmet B. (2011), Türk Dili Tarihi, Ankara, AkçaÄŸ. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1General theories of social sciences and approaches
Week 2Recent publications and methods in Turkish studies
Week 3The methods and techniques used in Turkish studies and their analyses
Week 4Assessing old Turkish inscriptions in terms of language, history, and social structure by using new techniques
Week 5Analysis methods while studying historical data and producing scientific knowledge
Week 6Problematic approach to Turkish studies, subject and text analysis, and methods of interpretation, sample texts
Week 7The importance of producing scientific knowledge, its design, plan, and construction
Week 8Making use of statistical methods and data processing programmes according to the content of documents and data
Week 9Problems faced with while processing of data analysis and methods of interpretation
Week 10The importance of the term ethics in scientific researches, its development historically, legal regulations
Week 11The infringement of publication ethics and discussions about its results
Week 12Different methods and being consistent while footnotes and bibliography are given in scientific studies
Week 13The importance of publication ethics rules; the methods of using different footnotes and bibliography
Week 14An integrated approach in historical, linguistic, and cultural studies, geographical and chronological classification methods
Week 15The presentation of students' seminars and discussions
Week 16General Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation130
Project00
Seminar130
Midterms00
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes260
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application3412
Specific practical training000
Field activities236
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)6636
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2714
Project000
Homework assignment5630
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload3499210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Comprehend Turkish language, social structure, historical and cultural process in an interdisciplinary perspective, analytical and holistic approach.    X
2. Use the research methods of history, linguistics and folklore in order to search the political, social and cultural features of Turkish speaking communities.    X
3. List Turkish speaking people and communities from past to present, explain socio-cultural structure of them and geography they live in.  X  
4. Explain the importance of migration, geographical, technological condition in the changes of language, culture and social structure.   X 
5. Comprehend the social structure of Turkish communities, the demographic, social problems caused by contact other civilizations.   X 
6. Explains regional, global issues in socio-cultural fields, makes predictions about future in a holistic approach.    X
7. Discusses the data for the reproduction of traditional and contemporary values of Turkish social structure that should be transferred to next generations.   X 
8. Reads and analyses at least one of the source languages of Turkish culture.   X 
9. Evaluates social, economic, scientific and technological developments in a historical perspective as an expert.    X
10. Gains an analytic perspective, make self-criticism, presents thoughts scientifically.    X
11. Be aware of cultural differences and show respect for them.   X 
12. Advance their education.    X

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