ILEM801 Research Methods and Ethics in Communication Studies

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code ILEM801
Name Research Methods and Ethics in Communication Studies
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

This course aims to relate recent discussions in the philosophy of social science to methodological and ethical issues, to introduce techniques and tools used in research design.

Course Content

This course includes ontological and epistomological bases of scientific research, the process and design of research in social sciences, quantitative and qualititative paradigms, techniques and tools used in research and ethical issues.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ali Yıldırım ve Hasan Yıldırım - Yeni Medya Çalışmalarında Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Der. Mutlu Binark

Notes

Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ali Yıldırım ve Hasan Yıldırım - Yeni Medya Çalışmalarında Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Der. Mutlu Binark


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 At the end of the course, the student will learn about the researches used in communication studies through examples.
LO02 The student will learn why the studies carried out in communication studies are carried out and why they are important.
LO03 The student will learn what previous research has brought, the methods of research, and how the obtained data can be evaluated.
LO04 At the end of the course, the student will have learned how to report research and the differences between qualitative and quantitative research.
LO05 The student will have information about research methods in new media and will analyze different methods with examples.
LO06 Will have information about ethical principles that should be taken into account in the scientific research process.
LO07 The student will analyze different methods with examples.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Belirsiz Develops critical thinking skills. 3
PLO02 Belirsiz Have the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in Communication Studies disciplines. 3
PLO03 Belirsiz She/he has knowledge of basic methodological approaches, methods, research techniques and their application and evaluation in communication and media studies.(dişil) 5
PLO04 Belirsiz Identify local, national and international problems in the field of Communication Studies.
PLO05 Belirsiz Gains the ability to analyze and synthesize the phenomena in the field of social sciences in an interdisciplinary context. 3
PLO06 Belirsiz She/He reports a social research she designed in the field of communication studies and turns it into original works in accordance with academic rules. 5
PLO07 Belirsiz He/she transfers his/her knowledge of the field in an effective and systematic way, both verbally and in writing. Gains the ability to give lectures, conferences and seminars. 4
PLO08 Belirsiz Have sufficient knowledge about the basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences.
PLO09 Belirsiz Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team.
PLO10 Belirsiz Selects data collection and analysis techniques within the appropriate methodologies and applies empirical studies in order to solve these problems,


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Course Information Introduction: Research Methods in Communication Studies Analysis of a Sample Study Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
2 Quantitative Research Methods in Communication Studies Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Qualitative Research in Communication Studies I Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Qualitative Research in Communication Studies II and Ethic Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay
5 Sample Research Model Analysis Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Soru-Cevap
6 Report Writing in Research I Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
7 Report Writing in Research II - Presentation Methods Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Research Methods and Techniques in New Media I Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Research Methods and Techniques in New Media II Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Online Ethnography and Interview Methods Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Studies on Content Analysis, Semiotic Analysis and Discourse Analysis Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
13 Online Surveys, Blogs Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
14 Information on Preparing Individual Research Projects Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
15 Presentation Projects Course Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


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 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS