SLT680 - METHOD,METHODOLOGY&PUB.ETHICS IN H.COM

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
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Credit ECTS
METHOD,METHODOLOGY&PUB.ETHICS IN H.COM SLT680 1st Semester 3 0 3 6
PrequisitesYok
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
 
Instructor (s)Academic staff 
Course objectiveThe aim is to introduce the research methods commonly used in the field of health communication and to examine these methods together with case studies inspired by different disciplines and methodologies. The course is also designed to provide students with an insight into academic writing, originality, and plagiarism. Acquiring an ethical approach in academic work and field research is both one of the main objectives of the course and one of the important components of the course content. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Will have knowledge about ethics in academic studies
  2. Will gain knowledge about plagiarism and originality issues.
Course ContentIn this course, method and methodology issues in health communication, as well as plagiarism and ethical approach will be discussed. 
ReferencesAdler Kassner, L. et al. (2008), "Framing Plagiarism", Originality, Imitation and Plagiarism içinde, Michigan: Micgigan University Press, 231-246.
Aliyu, A.A.; Bello, M.U.; Kasim, R. ve Martin, D. (2014). "Positivist and Non-Positivist Paradigm in Social Science Research: Conflicting Paradigms or Perfect Partners", Journal of Management and Sustainability. 4(3). 78-85.
Alldred, P ve Gillies, V (2008) "Eliciting Research Accounts: Re/producing Modern Subjects, Ethics in Qualitative Research içinde, London: Sage. 140-156.

Arthur, S. Ve Nazroo, J. (2003), "Designing Fieldwork Strategies and Materials", Qualitative Research Practice içinde, der. J. Ritchie ve J. Lewis, London: Sage.

Banks, M. (2006), "Encountering the visual", Visual Methods in Social Research içinde, London: Sage.
Berger, A. A. (2000), "Content Analysis", Media and Communication Research Methods içinde, London: Sage.
Arthur, S. Ve Nazro, J. (2003), "Designing Fieldwork Strategies 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1introduction to basic concepts
Week 2Social sciences, theory and paradigm
Week 3Metot, Metodoloji, Amaç Üzerine
Week 4originality and plagiarism
Week 5Research Ethics 1
Week 6Research Ethics in the field
Week 7Quantitative methods
Week 8Qualitative methods
Week 9Textual methods: Content and discourse analysis
Week 10Visual methods: Texts and beyond
Week 11Ethnomethodology
Week 12Ethnography
Week 13Ethnographic methods: Observation, Interview, Focus Group
Week 14Assignment and research design
Week 15General Overview of the Course
Week 16Presentations

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
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Laboratory
Application
Field activities
Specific practical training
Assignments
Presentation
Project
Seminar
Midterms
Final exam
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Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes
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WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. The student is competent to use and evaluate the basic concepts, the interrelations between the concepts, the approaches and the theories in the field of health, communication and health communication on a theoretical and practical basis.  X  
2. The student has the knowledge and the capability of conducting activities in the field of health communication.  X  
3. The student has the knowledge of both interpersonal and media dimension of health communication and apply this knowledge to her/his studies.  X  
4. The student has the knowledge of methodological approaches, methods and research techniques in the field of health communication and the competencies and skills to apply and evaluate this knowledge.    X
5. The student designs and conducts researches through using qualitative and quantitative research techniques, evaluates the results of the researches and writes academic articles.    X
6. The student discusses the arising problems with scientific and current knowledge in relation to health communication and proposes solutions to them.   X 
7. The student knows the academic and professional ethical principles and acts accordingly.    X
8. he student follows current developments, approaches and resources in the field of health communication, evaluates them with a critical and questioning attitude, participates in relevant discussions, and produces authentic knowledge in this regard.    X
9. The student adopts an interdisciplinary perspective in relation to her/his study field, question, interpret and evaluate them with this perspective.    X

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