BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| SOC1001 | Methodology of Social Sciences | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. PINAR MELİS YELSALI PARMAKSIZ |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. ULAŞ SUNATA ÖZDEMİR Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL AKDEMİR |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| 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. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; By the end of the course, students will be able to; 1. Recognise main methodological approaches. 2. Understand the relationship between theory and methodology. 3. Understand a variety of methods of social research. 4. Understand ethical issues in social research. 5. Start designing a research project. |
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. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| 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. |
Evaluation System
| 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 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| 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 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment |