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Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code: | SOC1001 | ||||||||
Ders İsmi: | Methodology of Social Sciences | ||||||||
Ders Yarıyılı: | Spring | ||||||||
Ders Kredileri: |
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||||||
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Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective | ||||||||
Course Level: |
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Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. PINAR MELİS YELSALI PARMAKSIZ | ||||||||
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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. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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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 |
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. |
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Program Outcomes | ||||||||
1) The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level. | ||||||||
2) The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field. | ||||||||
3) The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies. | ||||||||
4) The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | ||||||||
5) The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | ||||||||
6) The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires. | ||||||||
7) The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. | ||||||||
8) The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | ||||||||
9) The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level. | |
2) | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field. | |
3) | The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies. | |
4) | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | |
5) | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | |
6) | The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires. | |
7) | The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. | |
8) | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | |
9) | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. |
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 |
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 |