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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: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. PINAR MELİS YELSALI PARMAKSIZ |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ULAŞ SUNATA ÖZDEMİR Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI Assoc. Prof. AYŞEGÜL AKDEMİR |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to cover 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. This course also 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. In this course the usage of AI in social sciences will be discussed by focusing on benefits, limitations and ethical issues. Most common tools for AI aided scientific research will be introduced with examples. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; By the end of the course, students will be able to; 1. Recognize 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. Understand and apply AI technology into research process with ethical principles 6. 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. The teaching methods of the course are as follows: Lecture • Individual Study • Educational Games • Reading. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction and course outline | |
| 2) | Science and Research | Flick Ch1 and Slides 1 |
| 3) | Major Types of Social Research | Flick Ch 1 and Slides 2 |
| 4) | Theory and Research & Meaning of Methodology | Flick Ch 2 Slides 3 |
| 5) | The Ethics of Social Research | Flick Ch 3 and Slides 4 |
| 6) | Quiz | |
| 7) | Literature review | Flick Ch 5 and Slides 5 |
| 8) | AI in social research | tba |
| 9) | Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design | Flick Chs 4&6 and Slides 6 |
| 10) | Qualitative and Quantitative Measurements | Flick Ch 7 and Slides 7 |
| 11) | Quiz | |
| 12) | Sampling | Flick Ch 7 and Slides 8 |
| 13) | Sampling | Flick Ch 7 and Slides 8 |
| 14) | Review of topics |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Reading materials will be given weekly |
| References: | • Flick, U. (2015). Introducing research methodology: A beginner's guide to doing a research project. Sage. • Course slides produced by instructor |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 5 | % 20 |
| Quizzes | 2 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Application | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 207 | ||
| 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 |