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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
SOC1001 | Methodology of Social Sciences | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |