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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods in Social Sciences (Methodology) Course Code : UİY 703 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 7 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Analyzes the current isssues on methods in Social Sciences. Improves students´ knowledge on qualitative and quantitative methods with theoretical explanation in Social Sciences. Discusses different research methods in Social Sciences. Improves students´ ability to establish research questions and to develop the useful conceptual framework in Social Sciences. Develops students ability to examine critically the literature on the subjects of Social Sciences. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main aim of the course is to provide students with the ability to use quantitative and qualitative approaches in the social sciences and to analyze issues concerning social sciences from the theoretical perspectives. Course Contents : This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative methods in the social sciences. In addition, this course develops students´ theoretical and practical knowledges in social sciences from a scientific perspective. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : F.E.A.S. CLASSROOMS   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Literature Studies in Social Sciences Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 2 Conceptual Debates in Social Sciences Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 3 Theoretical Debates in Social Sciences Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 4 Methodological Debates in Social Sciences Reading assignment, preparing homework Lecture and Discussion 5 Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences I Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 6 Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences II Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 7 Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences III Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 8 Mid Term Exam Studying for exam - 9 Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences I Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 10 Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences II Reading assignment, preparing homework Lecture and Discussion 11 Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences III Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 12 Discourse Analysis in Social Sciences I Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 13 Discourse Analysis in Social Sciences II Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 14 Content Analysis in Social Sciences I Reading assignment, preparing homework Lecture and Discussion 15 Content Analysis in Social Sciences II Reading assignment Lecture and Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Studying for the exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Keith F. Punch, Sosyal Araştırmalara Giriş (Nicel ve Nitel yaklaşımlar), Siyasal Kitabevi, 2. Baskı, 2011.  Kaan BÖKE (ed.), Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Alfa Yayınları, 2012. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. 4 2 Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. 2 3 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 0 4 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 3 5 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 6 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 4 7 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5 8 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5 9 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 1 10 Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. 4 11 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 5 12 Gains the ability to use different resources in an area of non- investigating within the framework of academic rules, to provide and efficient synthesis of the information obtained. 5 13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 25 75     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 163 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.52 ECTS Credit: 7