Researches in Digital Humanities
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Content
Objective
-Guide students in their research as they prepare a short research thesis (30 pages) within any of the fields taught in the department, incorporating digital humanities, and provide support throughout the writing process.
Course Content
-Apply research methods relevant to digital humanities and the chosen field of study; provide guidance on transforming research findings into a written text.
Course Learning Outcomes
Develop proficiency in the practical application of digital humanities and the ability to conduct research in this field.
Assist in the formulation and execution of a research project within the realm of digital humanities.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Discuss the research topic; collaborate with the student to develop a research roadmap; review the thesis draft, offering constructive feedback and corrections. Assist the student in preparing for their thesis defense.
References
The bibliography changes depending on the subject and discipline chosen by the student.
Weekly Contents
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | defining the topic and field of research |
| 2 | Selecting readings from the literature to solidify the topic |
| 3 | Identifying the theoretical approach and concepts that will form the framework for the student's research |
| 4 | Identifying the theoretical approach and concepts that will form the framework for the student's research |
| 5 | Selecting the text(s) and researches to be examined in the research |
| 6 | Outlining the roadmap for the research |
| 7 | Providing guidance throughout the thesis-writing process |
| 8 | Providing guidance throughout the thesis-writing process |
| 9 | Submission of the initial draft of the project’s Introduction, Corpus, and Bibliography sections (this assignment serves as the midterm assessment) |
| 10 | Reviewing the research text drafted by the student and providing feedback for revisions |
| 11 | Reviewing the research text drafted by the student and providing feedback for revisions |
| 12 | Reviewing the research text drafted by the student and providing feedback for revisions |
| 13 | Reviewing the research text drafted by the student and providing feedback for revisions |
| 14 | Developing arguments for the defense based on the final version |
Assessment System
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 30 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 70 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 1 | 30 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 1 | 70 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |
Relation of Proficiency
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Acquire competence in written French C1 | X | ||||
| 2 | Acquisition of speaking proficiency in French at level C1 | X | ||||
| 3 | Being able to translate from French to Turkish at all levels of language. | X | ||||
| 4 | Being able to translate from Turkish to French at all levels of language. | X | ||||
| 5 | Being able to analyze texts of various kinds and levels. | X | ||||
| 6 | Being able to make cross-cultural studies. | X | ||||
| 7 | To teach French literature. | X | ||||
| 8 | Being able to descriptions of languages starting with the contemporary linguistic theories. | X | ||||
| 9 | Being able to teach French as a foreign language. | X | ||||
| 10 | Having acquired the Spanish language and literature. | |||||
ECTS
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Yıl Sonu | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hazırlık Bütünleme | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 134 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5.36 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 5 | ||