KAY631 - RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCES KAY631 1st Semester 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
 
Instructor (s)Academic Staff 
Course objectiveThe main objective of this course is to familiarize students with scientific research methods and different methodological approaches. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Applies academic citation methods.
  2. Explains different methodological approaches.
  3. Acquires the skills to conduct academic research.
  4. Applies different academic research techniques.
Course ContentAcademic writing and citation, general stages of the research process, research and publication ethics, literature review, sampling concept and sample types, focus group, survey, interview, text analysis, discourse analysis, ethnographic research, phenomenological research, theoretical research. 
ReferencesRuane, J. M. (2006) Essentials of Research Methods: A Guide to Social Science Research. London: Blackwell.

Vanderstoep, S. W. and Johnston, D. D. (2009) Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction
Week 2Academic Writing and Publication Ethics
Week 3Literature Review
Week 4Stages of Academic Research and Research Ethics
Week 5Qualitative and Quantitative Techniques
Week 6Midterm I
Week 7Sampling
Week 8Focus Group
Week 9Survey
Week 10Interview
Week 11Midterm II
Week 12Textual Analysis and Discourse Analysis
Week 13Ethnographic and Phenomenological Studies
Week 14Theoretical Studies
Week 15Preparation for the Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms250
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1660
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)13678
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21530
Project000
Homework assignment12020
Midterms (Study duration)22040
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload3394240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. To acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of specialization. To understand the interactions with other disciplines and analyze social structure and dynamics.     X
2. To develop skills for doing and planning research, and analyzing/evaluating data in the field of specialization. To find solutions to the problems faced during the research process.     X
3. To contribute to related literature by conducting a research independently or as a member of a research team. To do leadership and to have a vision.    X 
4. To follow the scientific literature in the field of specialization. To evaluate the data by critical thinking and to be committed to lifelong learning.     X
5. To communicate effectively in oral and written base. To master a foreign language and to use computer and information technology effectively in the field of specialization. To share knowledge at scientific platforms with this oral and written communication skill.   X  
6. To feel social responsibility. To have a capacity and awareness to contribute to the society.     X
7. To appreciate social, cultural, scientific, and ethical values while conducting studies in the field of specialization. To contribute to the solution of problems faced in this process in the work life.   X 

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