| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (ENGLISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| POL6001 | Advanced Research Methods | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. EBRU ŞULE CANAN SOKULLU Prof. Dr. YILMAZ ESMER |
| Course Objectives: | The course will attempt to answer the questions on the neutrality and the difficulties of research. Attempting to answer those questions and the various issues underlying them is the primary objective of the course. This will be achieved through combining a theoretical and practical approach to the study of qualitative methodology. The second objective of the course is to explore both the “hows” or research and, at the same time, examine the underlying assumptions and values of qualitative research practices. The third and overarching objective of this course is to examine not only how one goes about “doing” those aspects of one’s work but also delve into a variety of ethical, epistemological, ontological and methodological issues, as well as improving critical thinking and increasing methodological knowledge inherent in that “doing.” |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Increased awareness of ethnographic work, including conceptualizing a study, observations, interviewing, analysis, and textualization. To learn to attend to the politics of what we do and do not do (as researchers). Increase critical thinking skills. Demonstrate this by seriously considering multiple viewpoints and perspectives in class discussions, in-class writing, group work, and the final paper. Apply course material to your own research. Demonstrate this through participation in in-class discussions and activities, and in applying course concepts to class assignments. Become active in the process of seeking, analyzing, and synthesizing information. |
| In the last two decades, emerging theories in qualitative research have drawn attention to the complexities inherent in research. In light of these theories, research can no longer be regarded unproblematic, objective, or value free, where data is neutrally and naturally collected, interpreted and textualized by disinterested researchers. Rather, research methodology has become a problematized and contested terrain depicting a double crisis of representation and legitimation. What is (and why) this double crisis? And what implications might it have for the field of qualitative research and for the researcher working (in) that field? |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | An Introduction to Inquiry | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 2) | Measurement of Abstract Concepts | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 3) | Measurement of Abstract Concepts | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 4) | Observation, Sampling | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 5) | Observation, Sampling | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 6) | Observation, Sampling | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 7) | Quantitative Design and Analysis | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 8) | Quantitative Design and Analysis | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 9) | Quantitative Design and Analysis | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 10) | Qualitative Design and Analysis | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 11) | Qualitative Design and Analysis | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 12) | Qualitative Design and Analysis | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 13) | Review of the course | Academic Articles and related books | |
| 14) | Review of the course | Academic Articles and related books | |
| Course Notes: | Van Maanen, John. 1899. Tales of the Field: On Writing Ethnography. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Becker, Howard. 1998. Tricks of the Trade. How to Think About Your Research While Doing It. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. |
| References: | Mark M. Lanier (Editor), Catherine A. Ford (Editor), Jonathan C. Reid (Editor). 2013, Advanced Research Methods for the Social Sciences. San Diego: Cognella Academic Publishing |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 20 |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | % 30 |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | % 0 | |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload | |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 | |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 14 | 56 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 98 | |
| Presentations / Seminar | |||
| Project | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes | |||
| Preliminary Jury | |||
| Midterms | |||
| Paper Submission | 1 | 1 | |
| Jury | |||
| Final | 1 | 3 | |
| Total Workload | 200 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Have the social, scientific and ethical values under any circumstances with related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in data collection, interpretation, and dissemination stage also information to develop and deepen the level of expertise. | 5 |
| 2) | Students can critically evaluate the political developments, strategies and practical outcomes on the international political arena, based on theoretical knowledge. | 4 |
| 3) | Have the knowledge of the nation state to the present day about geographical, institutional, structural, conceptual and theoretical development of the international relations; the political, economic and juridical foundation of the state. Evaluated to be critical a variety of security issues, strategies, and practical consequences in the international arena. | 5 |
| 4) | Possess the ability to recognize problems and create original solutions through independent and critical thinking, as well as the ability to develop theoretical concepts. In addition, a knowledge of recent advances within one's field and in related areas, an understanding of relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within one's research field. | 4 |
| 5) | Through completion of advanced course work and rigorous skills training, the doctoral program prepares students to make original contributions to the knowledge of Political Science and to interpret and present the results of such research. | 5 |
| 6) | Distinguish among and apply the distinct levels of analysis and the leading schools of thought in political science and international relations to understand and explain international political phenomena | 4 |
| 7) | Distinguish among leading schools of thought in comparative politics and apply and critically discuss these approaches in understanding and explaining domestic political phenomena | 5 |