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| Code | UİY703 |
| Name | Research Methods in Social Sciences(Methodology) |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özhan DEMİRKOL
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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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
It is a mandatory course.
Resources
İslamoğlu, Ahmet Hamdi, and Ü. Alnıaçık. "Sosyal bilimlerde araştirma yöntemleri." Içinde (511). İstanbul: Beta Yayınevi (2014).
Notes
Gürbüz, Sait, and Faruk Şahin. "Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri." Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık 271 (2014).
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the basic research methods used in social sciences. |
| LO02 | Explains the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods. |
| LO03 | Formulates research questions and develops hypotheses. |
| LO04 | Applies data collection techniques (surveys, interviews, observations, etc.). |
| LO05 | Develops critical thinking skills. |
| LO06 | Analyzes and interprets collected data. |
| LO07 | Understands and applies research ethics and principles of academic integrity. |
| LO08 | Prepares and presents a scientific research report. |
| LO09 | Conducts literature reviews and critically evaluates sources. |
| LO10 | Follows current research trends and methods in social sciences. |
| LO11 | Plans, conducts, and finalizes research projects. |
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 | Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes the interactions between concepts, phenomena and events in the field of social sciences in an interdisciplinary context. | |
| PLO06 | 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. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns taking responsibility, leading and working effectively individually and/or in a team. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being aware of the significance of lifelong learning, follows current developments in their field and improves herself/himself. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to benefit from various sources within the framework of academic rules in a field of study, to synthesize the information he/she has obtained, and to effectively present it. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and applies social, scientific and ethical values. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literature Studies in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 2 | Conceptual Debates in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 3 | Theoretical Debates in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 4 | Methodological Debates in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences III | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 10 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 11 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences III | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Discourse Analysis in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Altı Şapka |
| 13 | Discourse Analysis in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Content Analysis in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | Content Analysis in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Rol Oynama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Portfolyo |
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 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||