ECTS - Research Methods
Research Methods (UI520) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | UI520 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| none |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | N/A |
| Course Level | Social Sciences Master's Degree |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Observation Case Study, Team/Group. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge on the fundamental principles of social sciences as well as the the to map the development phases of social sciences. It also equips students with qualitative research techniques to enable them to achieve quality research in the field of international relations. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Social sciences within the framework of science philosophy on the basis of Max Weber`s work on social sciences methodology; methodological tools and reseach design options in the light of the methodological debates developed by Julian Simon. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A General Introduction to the Course | None |
| 2 | An Introduction to the Structure of Scientific Revolutions: A Debate on the Preface of the Translator | Nilüfer Kuyaş, "Çevirmenin Sunuşu," in Thomas S. Kuhn, Bilimsel Devrimlerin Yapısı, İstanbul: Kırmızı, 2014, pp. 9-58. |
| 3 | History and Normal Science | Kuhn, pp. 59-94. |
| 4 | The Nature of Normal Science, Solving Puzzles, the Priorities of the Paradigms | Kuhn, pp. 95-130. |
| 5 | Contradiction and the Emergence of Scientific Discoveries, Crisis and the Emergence of Scientific Theories | Kuhn, pp. 131-162. |
| 6 | Reaction to the Crisis, the Nature and the necessity of Scientific Revolutions | Kuhn, pp. 163-202. |
| 7 | Revolutions as Paradigm Shift | Kuhn, pp. 203-231. |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | None |
| 9 | Science and Research, the Dimensions of Reserach | Neuman Vol. I, pp. 1-74. |
| 10 | Theory and Reserach, the Meanings of Methodology | Neuman, Vol. I, pp. 75-162. |
| 11 | Literature Assessment and Ethical Concerns | Neuman, Vol. I, pp. 163-220. |
| 12 | Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis: Field Research | Neuman, Vol. II, pp. 540-600. |
| 13 | Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis: Comparative Historical Research | Neuman, Vol. II, pp. 601-657. |
| 14 | Writing the Research Report and the Politics of Social Research | Neuman, Vol II, pp. 706-749. |
| 15 | General Summary | None |
| 16 | Final Exam | None |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Thomas S. Kuhn, Bilimsel Devrimlerin Yapısı. (Çev. Nilüfer Kuyaş). İstanbul: Kırmızı, 2014. |
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| 2. W. Lawrence Neuman, Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri: Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar Cilt I. (Çev. Sedef Özge) Ankara: Yayın Odası, 2014. | |
| 3. W. Lawrence Neuman, Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri: Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar Cilt II. (Çev. Sedef Özge) Ankara: Yayın Odası, 2014. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 1 | 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 20 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 100 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 0 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts and methodology of European studies. | |||||
| 2 | Acquiring the skills of analyzing the European Union from a theoretical level. | |||||
| 3 | Acquiring the ability to make logical interpretations about the recent EU events. | |||||
| 4 | Acquiring different perspectives on the relations among the EU member-states as well as these states and the EU institutions. | |||||
| 5 | Improving the ability to make analyses about the relations between the global and regional actors and the EU. | |||||
| 6 | To analyze the relations of the EU member-states with the non-member states. | |||||
| 7 | Developing relevant academic and applied research skills in political areas. | |||||
| 8 | To improve the academic writing skills pertaining to the academic area. | |||||
| 9 | To improve the academic presentation skills pertaining to the academic area. | |||||
| 10 | To improve analytical thinking and independent research skills. | |||||
| 11 | Acquiring an open-minded behavior through encouraging critical analysis, interpretation, discussions, and/or continuous learning. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 196 | ||