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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GLOBALIZATION (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDU | |
| Code | UİY2708 |
| Name | Research Methods in Social Sciences (Methodology) |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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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).
Notes
Gürbüz, Sait, and Faruk Şahin. "Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri." Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık
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 | Analyzes and interprets collected data. |
| LO06 | Understands and applies research ethics and principles of academic integrity. |
| LO07 | Prepares and presents a scientific research report. |
| LO08 | Conducts literature reviews and critically evaluates sources. |
| LO09 | Follows current research trends and methods in social sciences. |
| LO10 | lans, conducts, and finalizes research projects. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual competence to explain the basic facts in the International Relations discipline and the globalization literature. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has general 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. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the collected data to understand social phenomena. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes the interaction between facts, phenomena and concepts in the International Relations discipline and globalization literature. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Learns taking responsibility, leading and working effectively individually and/or in a team. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being aware of the significance of lifelong learning, follows current developments in their field and improves herself/himself. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to benefit from various sources within the framework of basic academic rules in a field of study, to synthesize the information he/she has obtained, and to effectively present it. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and applies social, scientific and ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the discipline of International Relations and the literature of globalization; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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| 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: Tartışma |
| 4 | Methodological Debates in Social Sciences | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 5 | Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences III | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 9 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 11 | Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences III | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 12 | Discourse Analysis in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 13 | Discourse Analysis in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 14 | Content Analysis in Social Sciences I | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Content Analysis in Social Sciences II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 17 | Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: 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 | 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 | ||