Methodology Of Social Sciences I (required)
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodology Of Social Sciences I (required) | FDB101 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Sefer YAVUZ
Associate Prof. Dr. Ahmet Canan KARAKAŞ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Adnan GÜRSOY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Learning the basic methodological concepts
2) To be able to apply research techniques
3) To be able to use methodological information in research processes
4) To gain appropriate attitude to research ethics
5) understand the social context of social sciences
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 3 | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Educational Philosophy
Course Contents
Extremely both theoretical and technical dimension. Here is the importance of social science literature, a priority, research methods and technical features. On the other hand, the subject of the method only approaches the research process and makes the necessary and finalized theoretical, ethical and ontological contents of the relationship with social studies.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction, Resources, Program2) The Relationship between Philosophy, Science and Society
3) Enlightenment, Positivism and Modernity I
4) Enlightenment, Positivism and Modernity II
5) Differences Between Natural Sciences and Social Sciences
6) The Relationship between Religion and Science
7) Midterm Exam
8) Basic Scientific Approaches: Positivist Approach
9) Basic Scientific Approaches: Interpretive Approach
10) Basic Scientific Approaches: Critical Approach
11) Criticism of Positivism and Empiricism-I: Critical Rationalism and Karl Popper
12) Criticism of Positivism and Empiricism-II: Thomas Kuhn
13) Criticisms of Positivism and Empiricism-IV: Paul Feyerabend and Epistemological Anarchism
14) Criticisms of Positivism and Empiricism-V: Critical Theory, Frankfurt School and Habermas
15) Overview
16) Final
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Aydın, M.(2010). Bilgi Sosyolojisi, Açılım Kitap, İstanbul.
2- Aron, R.(1994).Sosyolojik Düşüncenin Evreleri,(Çev: K. Alemdar),Bilgi Yayınları, İstanbul.
3- Berger, L.P. ve Luckman, T. (2008).Gerçekliğin Sosyal İnşası, (Çev: V. S. Öğütle), Paradigma Yayınları, İstanbul.
4- Çiğdem, A. (2003). Aydınlanma Düşüncesi, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul.
5- Demir, Ö. (2000). Bilim Felsefesi,Vadi Yayınları,Ankara.
6- Feyerabend, K. P.(1991). Yönteme Hayır; Bir Anarşist Bilgi Kuramının Ana Hatları, Ara Yayınları, İstanbul.
7- Hekman, S.(1999). Bilgi Sosyolojisi ve Hermeneutik, Paradigma Yayınları, İstanbul.
8- Şimşek, Mehmet E.( 2016). Modernite, Postmodernite ve Bauman, Belge Yay., İstannbul.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) 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