Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Emel ÖZTÜRK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Use the qualitative research methods effectively through critical paradigm.
2) Apply observation research methods
3) Carry out interview methods
4) Conduct material researches
5) Relate the qualitaive researches to the communication theories

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	Middle	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	3	Middle	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	4	Middle	High	High	High	High	Middle	High	High
	5	High	High	Middle	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Theories of Communication, Qualitative Research Methods

Course Contents

Candidates are provided with knowledge on Qualitative Research Methods the relationship between theory-method, through qualitative research methods; the basic stages and the requirements of an ethnographic field study; qualitative research methods and techniques, theory-method research problem / question of controversy addressed through the various examples such as in-depth interviews, focus group interviews, text analysis ( through materials like novels, memoirs, movies and so on.) discourse analysis (via news text), oral history and memory work,archival research.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction
2) Definiton and Classification of Sciences: Natural, Social, Human, Cultural Sciences and Definitions of Theory, Methodology and Hypothesis
3) Philosophical Basis of Methodologies in Natural and Social Sciences
4) Positivst, Post-positivist and Interpretive Approaches
5) Methodological Basis of Communication Researches in Relation to Different Paradigms
6) Types of Research and Design of a Research
7) The processes of desinging a research: determining the subject, preliminary investigation, constituting hypothesis, deciding the model.
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Sampling Method, Sources of Data, Data Collection Methods and Techniques
10) Comparing Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences
11) Content Analysis Methods and Techniques
12) Discourse Analysis Methods and Techniques, Comparison of Discourse and Content Analysis Methods
13) Sample Application Study: Preparation of a Research Project, Data Analysis, Writing a Report
14) Research Application
15) Evaluation of Student Projects
16) Final Examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

20%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

80%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Methodology of Social Sciences	ILB118	Compulsory	Master's degree	1	Fall	7