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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | UİY703 |
| Name | Research Methods in Social Sciences(Methodology) |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of the course is to provide students with the ability to use quantitative and qualitative approaches in the social sciences and to analyze issues concerning social sciences from the theoretical perspectives.
Course Content
This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative methods in the social sciences. In addition, this course develops students theoretical and practical knowledges in social sciences from a scientific perspective.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. |
| LO02 | Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. |
| LO03 | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
| LO04 | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
| LO05 | Develops critical thinking skills. |
| LO06 | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
| LO07 | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
| LO08 | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
| LO09 | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
| LO10 | Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. |
| LO11 | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
| LO12 | Gains the ability to use different resources in an area of non- investigating within the framework of academic rules, to provide and efficient synthesis of the information obtained. |
| LO13 | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | 1 |
| PLO06 | - | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Gains the ability to use different resources in an area of non- investigating within the framework of academic rules, to provide and efficient synthesis of the information obtained. | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO13 | - | Develops critical thinking skills. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literature Studies in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | |
| 2 | Conceptual Debates in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | |
| 3 | Theoretical Debates in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | |
| 4 | Methodological Debates in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | |
| 5 | Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | |
| 6 | Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | |
| 7 | Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences III | Reading assignment | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | |
| 10 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | |
| 11 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences III | Reading assignment | |
| 12 | Discourse Analysis in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | |
| 13 | Discourse Analysis in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | |
| 14 | Content Analysis in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | |
| 15 | Content Analysis in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||