New Media Research Methods and Techniques
Communication Sciences
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Media Research Methods and Techniques | IBD139 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Sedat ÖZEL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To have knowledge about the application of traditional research methods used in New Media studies
2) To gain methodological design experience in New Media studies
3) To gain experience in research methods specific to New Media
4) To gain the ability to develop a research format in the field of New Media
5) To develop an original research project that will contribute to the academic field
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||
| 1 | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None.
Course Contents
To examine methods and techniques specific to new media as well as traditional research methods used in New Media research. To understand the application processes with the inductive technique over sample research applications.To develop original research for practicing these methods.
Weekly Schedule
1) General Overview of Traditional Research Methods-12) General Overview of Traditional Research Methods-2
3) Research Methods and Techniques Frequently Used in Communication Studies-1
4) Research Methods and Techniques Frequently Used in Communication Studies-2
5) Research Methods and Techniques Frequently Used in Communication Studies-3
6) Research Methods and Techniques Frequently Used in Communication Studies-4
7) Discussions on Traditional Research Methods and Techniques Used in New Media Studies- 1
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Discussions on Traditional Research Methods and Techniques Used in New Media Studies 2
10) Discussions on Traditional Research Methods and Techniques Used in New Media Studies 3
11) Innovative Methods Used in New Media Studies-1
12) Innovative Methods Used in New Media Studies-2
13) Innovative Methods Used in New Media Studies-3
14) Innovative Methods Used in New Media Studies-4
15) Final examination
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 Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required