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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| RADIO, TELEVISION AND CINEMA PR. | |
| Code | RTS306 |
| Name | Scientific Research Methods 2 |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜR İLKE ŞANLIER |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜR İLKE ŞANLIER
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The goal of thesecond methodology course is to teach you (1) to understand and (2) to confidently apply a variety of analytical methods and research designs that are essential for social science and communication/media reserach.
Course Content
Definition, aims, and properties of science and scientific methodology, historical development and phases of the scientific methodology, principles of the scientific methodology, steps of the scientific research process, data collection tools and methods, measurement and scaling, sampling procedures, data processing, data analysis, writing a research report, citation and bibliography.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define the basic concepts and interpret a variety of approaches in communication |
| LO02 | Examining historical research topics in communication sciences |
| LO03 | Design a communication research |
| LO04 | Apply the proper sampling and operationalize the reserach topic |
| LO05 | Analyse the data of both qualitative and quantitative 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 | Basic Concepts: Empirical Study, science, theory, method | Lecture | |
| 2 | Various approaches to communication research | Reading | |
| 3 | Research design, documentation and selection of sample | Reading | |
| 4 | Text analysis | Reading | |
| 5 | Text analysis | Reading | |
| 6 | Thematic descriptive qualitative analysis | Reading | |
| 7 | Thematic descriptive qualitative analysis | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | |
| 9 | Oral history | Reading | |
| 10 | Introduction to statistical analysis | Reading | |
| 11 | Quantitative analysis continues | Reading | |
| 12 | Research and analysis related to cinema | Reading | |
| 13 | Research and analysis related to cinema | Reading | |
| 14 | Student presentations of basic reserach | Presentation preperation | |
| 15 | Student presentations of basic reserach | Presentation preperation | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading, project due | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading, project due |
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 |