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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods in Social Sciences Course Code : ILS323 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN KAYIKLIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1) Student understands the importance of making the right choice to determine the research topic. 2) Student can benefit from the literature correctly. 3) Student learns to quote correctly. 4) Student can prepare thesis and homework. 5) Student can understand and use research methods in Social Sciences. 6)Student defines the principles and the necessary basic concepts of scientific research. 7) Student knows the ethical principles that must be adhered in scientific research 8) Student explains the benefits and limitations of data collection techniques. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Student comprehends the way of obtaining scientific knowledge in social sciences thereby having knowledge about the research process and techniques. Course Contents : The content of this course covers the subjects such as basic concepts, principles and approaches of scientific research, rules to be followed and techniques that can be applied in the process of scientific research. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms of Faculty of Theology   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Basic Concepts, Principles and Approaches: -Source of Knowledge and Practical Foundations of Problem Solving Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 2 Basic Concepts, Principles and Approaches: -Science Scientific Method -Research Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 3 Research Process and Techniques: I. Introduction -Problem -Aim -Importance Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 4 Research Process and Techniques: I. Introduction -Hypotheses -Limitations -Definitions Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 5 Research Process and Techniques: II. Method -Research Model Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 6 Research Process and Techniques: II. Method -Population and Sample Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 7 Research Process and Techniques: II. Method -Data and Its Collection Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 8 Mid-Term Exam Reading Related Sources Written and Oral Examination 9 Research Process and Techniques: II. Method -Data and Its Collection Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 10 Research Process and Techniques: II. Method -Working up, Analysis and Interpretation of the Data Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 11 Research Process and Techniques: II. Method -Working up, Analysis and Interpretation of the Data Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 12 Research Process and Techniques: III. Findings and Review Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 13 Research Process and Techniques: III. Findings and Review Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 14 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations Reading Related Sources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Discussion 15 Final Exam Reading Related Sources Written and Oral Examination 16/17 Final Exam Reading Related Sources Written and Oral Examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ankara. GÖKÇE, B. (1998), "Toplumsal Bilimlerde Araştırma", Ankara: Savaş Yayınları.  KARASAR, N. (2002)," Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi", Ankara: Nobel Kitabevi. .  BALCI, A. (1995), "Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntem Teknik ve İlkeler". Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 0 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 Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. 0 2 Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. 0 3 Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. 0 4 Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. 0 5 Reads, explains, and interprets the main religious texts. 0 6 Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods and techniques, and evaluates and uses that knowledge. 5 7 Determines the main religious problems and produces some solutions according to modern needs. 2 8 Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. 0 9 Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. 4 10 Classifies and examines the accumulation of knowledge and historical experience acquired in the history of Islamic sciences. 4 11 Expresses truly Islam in terms of belief, worship, moral and acts and procedures. 0 12 Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. 1 13 Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness, and supports the culture of coexisting. 2 14 Supports attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. 0 15 Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. 0 16 Improves professional development, as well as interest in accordance with the capabilities of scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields constantly itself by identifying learning needs. 1 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 61 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.44 ECTS Credit: 2