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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| RADIO, TELEVISION AND CINEMA PR. | |
| Code | RTS305 |
| Name | Scientific Research Methods 1 |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜR İLKE ŞANLIER |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜR İLKE ŞANLIER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
First, it aims to introduce students to the scientific process in general, including the principles that guide social science; then it aims to introduce the student to the principal tools used to investigate the social sciences: the questionnaire, maintenance and participant observation;
Course Content
Epistomological routes of sientific research, the process of research in social sciences, quantitative and qualititative research
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The student will be able to adopt a scientific approach to the analysis of an object or issue |
| LO02 | The student will be able to transform an initial question in research problem |
| LO03 | The student will be able to take a critical look at his own work, and how to recognize if an issue is treated in a scientific manner or not. |
| LO04 | The student will be able to choose one or more survey methods adapted to the problems |
| LO05 | The student will be able to present the results of research |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To be able to acquire the skills to think theoretically and to evaluate in the field of cinema, television and radio | |
| PLO02 | - | To develop skills to do research and apply different areas of social sciences to professsional practices | |
| PLO03 | - | To educate qualified employee for production and administration in the field of cinema and television | |
| PLO04 | - | To acquire skills to solve problems with a scientific approach in the areas of radio, television and cinema. | |
| PLO05 | - | To acquire skills to express ideas and feelings by realizing written, oral and visual texts. | |
| PLO06 | - | To acquire skills to produce films and to make programs for radio, television and cinema | |
| PLO07 | - | To be able to use communication technologies to follow changes and to improve oneself in this respect | |
| PLO08 | - | To acquire creativeness, to use initiatives and to be able to act independently | |
| PLO09 | - | To follow the national and international contemporary issues and to acquire the skills to evaluate | |
| PLO10 | - | To acquire skills to work in coordination with and within a team in the process of production for radio, television and cinema. | |
| PLO11 | - | To acquire knowledge and skills about radio and television administration | |
| PLO12 | - | To build up a general knowledge for professionals, working in the radio, television and cinema sectors. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, expectations and policy | Lecture | |
| 2 | Literature review and report writing | Reading | |
| 3 | Social research paradigms: Positivism, realism, critique of positivism and critical theory | Reading | |
| 4 | Principles of social research | Reading | |
| 5 | Quantitative research methods and design | Reading | |
| 6 | Questionnaire and quantitative interview techniques | Reading | |
| 7 | Analysis of quantitative data | Reading | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Qualitative research and design | Reading | |
| 10 | Document research and analysis | Reading | |
| 11 | Qualitative interview, ethnography and focus group | Reading, film watching | |
| 12 | Analysis of qualitative data | Reading | |
| 13 | Research ethics | Reading | |
| 14 | Reporting | Reading | |
| 15 | General review | Reading | |
| 16 | Final exam and make-up exam | Reading, written exam | |
| 17 | Final exam and make-up exam | Reading, written exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |