Research Methods In Social Sciences
Public Relations and Publicity
Faculty of Communication
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods In Social Sciences | HIT142 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Spring | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Gülden ÖZKAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the basic concepts of scientific research.
2) Analyze the relationship between research and science, in line with scientific paradigms comments
3) Use information in accordance with the research methods processes.
4) Use the research models.
5) Apply scientific data collection techniques for a scientific research.
6) Evaluate critically the various aspects of an academic publication.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 2 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 4 | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 5 | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 6 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
The concept of science, scientific thought; history of scientific thought; branches of science; methodology; characteristics of social sciences and current debates; designing a research; bacis techniques which are being used in social sciences.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Science and Social Sciences2) Paradigm, Theory, Research
3) Research definition dimensions and field
4) Quantitative Research Design
5) Quantitative Research Design - Data Collection
6) Quantitative Research Design - Data Collection
7) Quantitative Research Design - Data Analysis
8) Midterm Exams
9) Midterm Exams
10) Qualitative Research Design
11) Qualitative Research Design - Sampling
12) Qualitative Research Design - Data Collection
13) Qualitative Research Design - Data Collection
14) Qualitative Research Design - Data Analysis
15) Qualitative Research Design - Data Analysis
16) Final Exams
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Geray, H. (2004) Toplumsal araştırmalarda nicel ve nitel yöntemlere giriş. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi
1- Geray, H. (2004) Toplumsal araştırmalarda nicel ve nitel yöntemlere giriş. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi
1- Geray, H. (2004) Toplumsal araştırmalarda nicel ve nitel yöntemlere giriş. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi
2- Yıldırım A ve Şimşek H. (2000). Sosyal bilimlerde niteliksel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları. 2. Baskı.
3- Yayınoğlu, Pınar Eraslan. (2005). Halkla İlişkilerde Araştırma. Birsen Yayınevi.
4- Kuş, Elif (2009) Nicel ve Nitel Araştırma Teknikleri, Anı Yayıncılık: Ankara
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Lecture
3) Question-Answer
4) Question-Answer
5) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required