M.A. Term Project (CULT 505)

2022 Fall
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Cultural Studies(CULT)
0
20
Ayşecan Terzioğlu aysecan@sabanciuniv.edu,
Click here to view.
English
Doctoral, Master
--
One-to-one tutorial
Project based learning,Task based learning
Click here to view.
Programs\Type Required Core Elective Area Elective
Cultural Studies - Non Thesis

CONTENT

Students taking this course are expected to write a research paper on a topic agreed upon by a Faculty member.

OBJECTIVE

To guide MA candidates in defining a research topic, conducting the research and producing an article-length research paper based on independent research.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • By the end of the course, a student is expected to achieve the following: *Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning *Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs *Work responsibly and creatively as an independent researcher in a multidisciplinary field *Be able to communicate in English the results of independent research in writing and in oral presentations *Independently reach and acquire information in the field of Cultural Studies *Develop a thorough knowledge of theories, concepts, and research methods in the field and apply them in research design and analysis.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 5

2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 5

3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 5

4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 5

5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 5

6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 5

1. Develop a thorough knowledge of theories, concepts, and research methods in the field and apply them in research design and data analysis. 5

2. Assess the impact of the economic, social, and political environment from a global, national and regional level. 5

3. Know how to access written and visual, primary and secondary sources of information, interpret concepts and data from a variety of sources in developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary analyses. 5

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different approaches, concepts, and theoretical legacies in the interdisciplinary field of Cultural Studies.

2. Identify interconnections of knowledge within and across the disciplines of sociology, anthropology, literature, visual studies, philosophy, and psychology.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the multiple methodologies used in cultural analysis; in particular, ethnographic fieldwork, participant-observation, interviewing, oral history, focus group discussions, textual criticism, and visual analysis

4. Cultivate a critical approach to the study of culture, articulating the relations between culture, power, and history; exploring cultural diversity and socio-cultural change at the local, national and global level; and exploring the corresponding demands for rights and social justice.

5. Be able to conduct original research and develop sound analysis of phenomena in the realm of cultural production, consumption, and representation; develop and present advanced oral and written evaluations of one's research and arguments.

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Term-Paper 100

RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS

Readings

Readings, subject to the project adviser's approval, are selected according to the topic of the project paper.