GZT208 Research Methods

4 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code GZT208
Name Research Methods
Term 2023-2024 Academic Year
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course includes epistemological routes of scientific research, the process of research in social sciences, quantitative and qualitative research, data collection techniques, analysis of data and reporting.

Course Content

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 Precondition

No prerequisite

Resources

Gebremedhin, T. G., & Tweeten, L. G. (1994). Research methods and communication in the social sciences. Westport, Conn: Praeger.

Notes

Somekh, B. and Lewin, C. (eds) (2005) Research Methods in the Social Sciences. Sage Publications: London & Thousand Oaks CA.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understand the nature of communication studies research
LO02 Appreciate the difference between qualitative and quantitative methods
LO03 Demonstrate the ability to describe and discuss different methods and their areas of application, their strengths and weaknesses and their epistemological roots
LO04 Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect over ones own role and position as a researcher


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the theoretical approaches in the field of media and communication. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands developing news production models and new approaches.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learns the concepts of communication and mass communication systems, especially journalism. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal By gaining the ability to communicate effectively, knows the basic dynamics of communication processes.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learns communication models together with sociological, psychological and economic conditions. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Produces, edits and manages news for all kinds of media (newspaper, magazine, website, radio, television, etc.) organizations
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It deals with events with a professional approach, and tries to solve problems or situations scientifically, taking into account rational reason and knowledge in critical situations. 5
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Shoots photographs in many photography fields, especially in press photography.(e
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It evaluates the contents of media organizations, identifies existing problems and deficiencies, and takes an active role in eliminating such problems. 1
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Undertakes duties such as press consultant, communication coordinator, communication manager in various institutions and organizations.(eril) 2
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Works in all kinds of national and international media (newspaper, magazine, website, radio, television, etc.) organizations. 3
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Easily grasps new jobs and tasks; easily adapts to new formations and trends in the developing and changing world and professional life. 3
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Acquires the ability to produce content suitable for developing new communication technologies.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Gains the ability of empathy to comprehend both individual and social processes.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Decision-making becomes self-confident in participating in decision-making processes and assumes responsibility for situations that may arise in such situations.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Along with acquiring the ability to work independently / individually, she can also take part in collective work and is successful in adapting to new environments and groups.(dişil) 3
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik It supports social reconciliation and peace; By acting as an intermediary mechanism in all kinds of conflict situations, it prioritizes the right of communication and tries to resolve the problems in peaceful and humane ways.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Reaches the consciousness to synthesize the concepts of society, culture and communication with each other. 5
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik The awareness of society and collectivism will be high, as well as being successful in individual life, they will also fulfill their duties in the social system. 2
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains competence in various branches of science, especially in social and human sciences, and conducts interdisciplinary studies and analyzes such studies. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Communication Studies Research Intrroducing course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Ethics and Sampling in Research Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Choosing Quantitive Research I Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Choosing Quantitive Research II Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Choosing Qualitative Research Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Qualitative Research: Tools I Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay
7 Qualitative Research: Tools II Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading course materials Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Document research and analysis Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Qualitative interview, ethnography and focus group Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Analysis of quantitative data Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Research Applications: Print, Electronic Media, and Advertising Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Writing a Research Proposal I Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 Writing a Research Proposal II Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Writing a Research Proposal III Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
17 Term Exams Reading course materials Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 111
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,44
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 03.05.2023 11:04