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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Researching Methods In Music and Publication Ethics GKM503 Compulsory Master's degree 1 Fall 10

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Leyla GAFAROVA
Prof. Enver Mete ASLAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Learning the basic resources, research methods and techniques to be used in music research

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3
Learning Outcomes
1 High High High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Field Research and Publication Ethics in Ethnomusicology

Course Contents

In the course main resources that will be used and benefited from in the musics research will be studied such as research methods and techniques, bibliographies written in this area, musics dictionaries, encyclopedias, periodicals, electronic resources and manuscripts. Preparation of a research plan, qualitative and quantitative research methods, field research techniques, techniques of writing ciriticism esssays and referencing techniques will also be included in the course.

Weekly Schedule

1) Historical Development of Science, Scientific Knowledge and Science
2) Scientific Research Methods and Techniques
3) Literature Review
4) Data Collection and Evaluation
5) Reporting Techniques
6) Thesis and Article Writing Techniques
7) Thesis and Article Writing Techniques
8) mid exam
9) Research and Publication Ethics
10) Research and Publication Ethics
11) Important Considerations for Making a Successful Presentation
12) Steps in the Presentation Preparation Process, The Importance of Communication in Presentation
13) Using Voice and Body Language While Presenting
14) The Importance of Timing in Presentation.
15) Visual Impact in Presentation, Selection and Use of Visual Aids, Management of Question and Answer Department
16) final presentation

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

40%

Quiz

4

60%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required