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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLZ208 |
| Name | Research Methods in Social Sciences |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
Arş. Gör. Dr. Gökçe YİĞİT CEYDİLEK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
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.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyzes the current isssues on methods in Social Sciences. |
| LO02 | Improves students' knowledge on qualitative and quantitative methods with theoretical explanation in Social Sciences. |
| LO03 | Improves students' ability to establish research questions and to develop the useful conceptual framework in Social Sciences. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzes data related to social sciences. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 5 |
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 | Studying for 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 | Final Exam | Studying for exam | |
| 17 | Final Exam | Studying for 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 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 116 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,64 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||