Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Fatma Anıl ÖZTOP

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Recognize the historical development of the science of international relations
2) Evaluate the research types in international relations
3) Use the internet and libraries effectively in international relations related to reseraches.
4) Evaluate debates on scientific methods and methodology in international relations.
5) Prepare a report about writing a scientific paper and preparing a report.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	Middle
	2	High	High	Middle	Middle
	3	High	High	Middle	Middle
	4	High	High	Middle	Middle
	5	High	High	Middle	Low

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on the background of the contemporary school of thought, Realism, Postmodernism, Behaviorism, and Social constructivism.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction: The Conceptual Framework
2) The scientific research process and methods
3) The steps of the scientific research method
4) Philosophical Assumptions and Interpretive Frameworks
5) Types of investigations and research design
6) Research Process
7) Research Problem, general and specific criteria
8) Midterm
9) Universe and sample
10) Citation and bibliography
11) Examination of spelling Rules
12) The Ethics of Scientific Research
13) Review of the academic manuscript
14) Review of the academic manuscript
15) General evaluation
16) Final exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Question-Answer
2) Drill and Practice
3) Case Study
4) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Presentation/Seminar to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)