| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Research Methods I |
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| Course Code |
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ELT 713 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. HASAN BEDİR
Asst.Prof.Dr. HASAN BEDİR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands the research concepts/methods presented in the course and is able to apply them in analyzing and doing research
Defines the various types of research in terms of: relative strengths and weaknesses; specific tools and techniques of data collection; assumptions of use; and acceptable analytic procedures for each
Formulates research questions in a manner appropriate for investigation
Utilizes existing research in developing both a theoretical understanding of the question under investigation and a working knowledge of the research methods used in these studies
Develops a theoretical/functional rationale and a logical proposal for a research study
Determines appropriate methods of sampling and size of sample
Knows and follows APA rules and guidelines related to writing formal research reports
Becomes aware of SPSS
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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ELT 700 Special Studies
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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ELT-713 is the CORE course where advanced graduate students are expected to combine the theoretical aspects of research with the knowledge base of their specialty areas of study. Students are expected to define acceptable questions for study, determine an appropriate research design based on the questions asked, and develop methodically acceptable analytic procedures. |
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| Course Contents |
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Course is based upon how to write a thesis
Introduction
Review of Literature
Methodology
Data collection tools
Sampling |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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Seminar room |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
What is educational research? |
Having the course materials |
Lecture & Discussion |
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2 |
Basic principles of research |
Reading the related literaure |
Lecture & Discussion |
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3 |
Quantitative and qualitative research |
Reading the related literaure |
Lecture & Discussion |
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4 |
Development of the research problem |
Reading the related literaure |
Lecture & Discussion |
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5 |
Hypothesis |
Reading the related literaure |
Lecture & Discussion |
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6 |
How to review the related literature |
Reading the related literaure |
Lecture & Discussion |
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7 |
Paraphrasing, Quoting, Summarising |
Reading the related literaure |
Lecture & Discussion |
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8 |
Mid-Term |
Researching |
Project |
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9 |
Research design and methodology |
Reading the related literaure, |
Lecture & Discussion |
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10 |
Descriptive (Survey and observation) research |
Reading the related literaure, and preparing examples |
Lecture & Discussion |
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11 |
Correlational research |
Reading the related literaure, and preparing examples |
Lecture & Discussion |
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12 |
Causal Comparative research |
Reading the related literaure, and preparing examples |
Lecture & Discussion |
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13 |
Experimental research |
Reading the related literaure, and preparing examples |
Lecture & Discussion |
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14 |
Sampling methods |
Reading the related literaure, and preparing examples |
Lecture & Discussion |
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15 |
Instrumentation Tools |
Reading the related literaure, and preparing examples |
Lecture & Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Examination |
Reading the related literature |
Developing and Presenting a research proposal |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Creates more productive classroom environment through in-class research and solve problems. |
4 |
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2 |
Uses their awareness of affective factors in classroom environment to create more productive educational environment. |
4 |
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3 |
Uses theories about culture in second language teaching. |
3 |
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4 |
Creates teaching syllabus and evaluate it. |
4 |
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5 |
Benefits from first language acquisition theories in their practices. |
3 |
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6 |
Reflect their knowledge about research methods in their thesis proposals and thesis writings. |
5 |
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7 |
Knows and applies language teaching methods. |
4 |
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8 |
Benefits from language teaching methods in specific purposes in classroom environment. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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