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| Code | POLZ208 |
| Name | Research Methods in Social Sciences |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
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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.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisities for the course.
Resources
Guthrie, G. (2010). Basic Research Methods: An Entry to Social Science Research. SAGE Publications India. Lamont, C. (2021). Research Methods in International Relations. Sage. Matthews, B., and Ross, L. (2010). Research Methods: A Practical Guide for the Social Sciences. Pearson Education Ltd.
Notes
There are no other resources needed for the course.
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. |
| LO04 | Learns how to do research in the field of International Relations. |
| LO05 | Learns how to develop a good research question. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Reading syllabus of the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | What is Research? Basic Concepts of Research | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Theoretical Debates in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Methodological Debates in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Research Methods in International Relations | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Research Questions, Research Design and Hypotheses | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Literature Review | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid term exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Choosing Methods and Data | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Quantiative Methods in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Mixed Methods | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Writing Process | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Referencing | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Ethics in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Review | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 17 | Final Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||