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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) | "To plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices. " | |
2) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices. | |
3) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | |
4) | To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care. | |
5) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | |
6) | "To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. " | |
7) | "To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions. " | |
8) | "To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices. " | |
9) | "To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research. " | |
10) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | |
11) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | |
12) | To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession. |