Research Theories In Social Sciences
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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 Theories In Social Sciences | REK205 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Sevgi KAVUT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Understand the differences between the scientific methodology and other research methods
2) Learn the basic principles of the scientific methodology and methods.
3) Gain ability to effectively gathering the necessary data from the appropriate resources to resolve a scientific problem
4) Prepare the research report by using the results opf data analyses.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | |
| 4 | Middle | Low | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
NONE
Course Contents
This course covers the topics of definition, aims, and properties of science and scientific methodology, historical development and phases of the scientific methodology, principles of the scientific methodology, steps of the scientific methodology, sampling, data collection tools and methods, data processing, data analysis, writing a research report, citation and bibliography.
Weekly Schedule
1) Science and Concepts Regarding Science2) Scientific Research Process
3) Research Design
4) Data Collection Methods
5) Sampling
6) Measures and Scales in Social Sciences
7) Data Analysis
8) Mid-Term Exam
9) Qualitative Research Methods
10) Content Analysis
11) Discourse Analysis
12) Semiotic
13) Reporting
14) Ethics in Social Sciences
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study
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