Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
8RES420Text Criticism2+0+02215.07.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Painting
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Introducing the features, purpose and function of the text analysis course, determining research methods and procedures, showing the ways of transferring research findings into academic writing, introducing sources and preparing a bibliography, defining scientific and academic ethics and creating sensitivity for them, academic research and literary text analysis and interpretation. studying writing samples, analyzing and evaluating the literary work chosen, preparing an article report.
Course Content Academic writing samples, research methods and procedures, ways to transfer research findings to academic writing, introducing sources and preparing a bibliography, scientific and academic ethics, academic research, literary review and comment writing samples, examining a selected academic article and preparing a report.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture
Question and Answer
Discussion
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof. Selma ŞAHİN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1) Balcı, A. (2006). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma: Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler. Ankara.Pegem AYayıncılık.
2) Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak-Kılıç, E., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. (2008). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. (1.Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayınları
3). Karasar, N. (2007). Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım
Course Notes Eagleton, T. (2013). Literary theory: An introduction (2nd ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
Barthes, R. (1977). Image, music, text (S. Heath, Trans.). Hill and Wang.
Foucault, M. (1972). The archaeology of knowledge (A. M. Sheridan Smith, Trans.). Pantheon Books
Documents Niederer, S., & Colombo, G. (2024). Visual methods for digital research: An introduction. Polity Press.

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Bilgi 
1 Explains the fundamental principles of academic writing and text criticism methods.
2 Defines and lists the rules of scientific research and publication ethics.
Beceri 
3 Examines and compares different academic texts from a methodological perspective.
4 Reports the methodology, findings, and conclusions of the reviewed academic articles in accordance with the guidelines
5 Systematically examines art objects or visual culture materials from different periods and cultures using formal, iconographic, and socio-historical contextual analysis methods.
Yetkinlik 
6 Applies scientific ethics and originality principles in their academic work by actively observing them

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Text and Artwork Analysis Methods Presentation
2 Principles of Academic Writing and Methodological Research Design Presentation
3 Scientific Ethics, Academic Integrity, and Citation Management Presentation
4 Formulating the Research Problem and Methods of Artwork Analysis Recent Academic Writing and Article Examples Book: Mythologies (1957). This work is one of the foundational sources for teaching the interpretation of signs—the most traditional analytical method in art and design—and the relationship between image and cultural codes. Book: Niederer, S., & Colombo, G. (2024). Visual methods for digital research: An introduction. Polity Press. This book addresses contemporary research methods developed for the analysis of visual data in digital environments. It serves as a comprehensive guide on how to transform next-generation visual culture elements—such as Instagram, TikTok, AI-generated images, and digital maps—into objects of research.
5 Anatomy of an Art History/Criticism Article (Findings and Discussion) Academic Writing and Article Examples
6 Determining the findings of the academic articles examined Academic Writing and Article Examples https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2026/researchpapers/537/
7 Seminar I: Artwork and Text Pairing (Roundtable Discussion) Students are expected to develop their own essay drafts.
8 Peer Review Workshop https://youtu.be/b33OcCzRZK0 https://youtu.be/MRlItr9gLs8
9 Scientific Presentation Techniques and Visual Communication: Effective slide preparation, public speaking, seminar moderation skills.
10 Seminar II: Students present their own research (work + text analysis) in a seminar format. Presentation
11 Scientific Presentation Techniques, Academic Poster Design The "Elevator Pitch" technique, a method for effectively summarizing research in 2-3 minutes, is demonstrated with practical examples. https://youtu.be/ZwiTqrVfDFU https://youtu.be/r6jJPT_dr3k https://youtu.be/pE7DRTxr7yo
12 Extended Abstract and Peer Review Workshop: Students prepare the "Extended Abstract" for the work they will present in their posters and seminars. In small groups formed in the classroom, students academically review each other's poster drafts and abstracts and provide constructive feedback.
13 Student Seminars and Poster Gallery Session: The classroom is transformed into a symposium hall. Selected students present their research (articles + text analyses) orally. For each poster, a designated "Discussant" student asks the poster presenter critical questions to improve the work.
14 Based on the feedback received during the seminar and poster session, written reports are prepared for publication and submitted. Compiling the Final Course File

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
All 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 4 3
In1
In2
Sk3
Sk4
Sk5
Co6

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant