SOC1001 Methodology of Social SciencesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
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 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
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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

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

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. 2
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 1
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
4) To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. 1
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 3
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 1
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 3
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 5
9) To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 1
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 4