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| Code | GZT208 |
| Name | Research Methods |
| 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 Goal
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 | ||