SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

SOC1001

Ders İsmi:

Methodology of Social Sciences

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring
Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Non-Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Hybrid

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. PINAR MELİS YELSALI PARMAKSIZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

This course aims to explain the scientific approaches in Social Sciences. The meaning of science, scientific approaches, methodologies of research and issues of ethics are among the main subjects of this course.

Course Content:

This course discusses different ways of doing research in social sciences, defines research and analyses methods and teaches the practical use of research methods.

This course also aims to provide the students basic tenets of methodology in social sciences and to assist them using them in reading the existing sociological research and by using those in designing and conducting their own research projects.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and course outline
2)	Science and Research	Weekly readings
3)	Major Types of Social Research	Weekly readings
4)	Theory and Research & Meaning of Methodology	Weekly readings
5)	Quiz
6)	The Ethics of Social Research & Literature Review	Weekly readings
7)	Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design	Weekly readings
8)	Qualitative and Quantitative Measurements	Weekly readings
9)	Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement	Weekly readings
10)	Quiz
11)	Review of subjects
12)	Research Proposal Final Project Presentations
13)	Research Proposal Final Project Presentations
14)	Research Proposal Final Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Reading materials will be given weekly
References:	Bailey, Kenneth D.. Methods of Social Research. Neuman, Lawrence W.. Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Quizzes	2	% 40
Presentation	1	% 20
Final	1	% 30
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
Total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Presentations / Seminar	1	25	25
Project	1	35	35
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			190