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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 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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) | To be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication. | |
| 2) | To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level. | |
| 3) | To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them. | |
| 4) | To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends. | |
| 5) | To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner. | |
| 6) | To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents. | |
| 7) | To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content. | |
| 8) | To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit. | |
| 9) | To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication. | |
| 10) | To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels. |