Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Field Research Methods I STV 501 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Fatma GÜRSES
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Fatma GÜRSES (Güz)
Goals It is aimed to approach the social events and facts from a scientific perspective and to transfer the methods and techniques related to the definition of social problems and the development of solution suggestions to the student.
Course Content Within the scope of this course, which aims to gain the knowledge of social sciences in general and the method specific to the field of communication, subjects such as scientific method, introduction to research, identification of research problem, research design, survey design, sampling methods, data collection methods will be covered.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Defines scientific methods and techniques.
2 Approaches to social events and facts from a scientific perspective.
3 Can address and explain a social issue with a scientific jargon.
4 Can establish the relationship between scientific research methods and concepts such as paradigm, hypothesis, dependent and independent variable.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic concepts of scientific research
2. Week Basic concepts of scientific research-2
3. Week Literature review
4. Week Identify the problem
5. Week Screening and trial researches
6. Week Research model
7. Week Research models-2
8. Week Midtearm
9. Week Universe, sampling, sampling methods
10. Week Data collection tools
11. Week Qualitative research
12. Week Quantitative research
13. Week Analysis of the data
14. Week Scientific research ethics
15. Week Final
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Defines concepts related to the cinema and television sectors.
2 By mastering both basic and new theoretical trends and concepts in the fields of cinema and television, it discusses the reflection of this knowledge in the fields of application.
3 Understands the historical process of cinema, television, media and communication fields and compares them with today's sector trends.
4 He/she has knowledge about the structure and working principles of technical materials used in his/her field, follows current materials developed in line with new trends and applies this knowledge by reflecting it on his/her own works.
5 Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in his/her field, he/she can analyze the data obtained during his/her studies and produce solutions based on research and evidence.
6 It combines the theoretical knowledge acquired in the professional fields of the cinema and television sectors with application methods.
7 It develops joint studies by establishing connections between the fields of cinema and television and other disciplines.
8 The student discovers her/his own direction in the fields of cinema and television by questioning the innovations she/he follows.
9 It creates opportunities to use and share knowledge and skills effectively by participating in national and international cinema screenings, festivals, competitions and similar organizations.
9 It creates opportunities to use and share knowledge and skills effectively by participating in national and international cinema screenings, festivals, competitions and similar organizations.
10 Understands ethical values ​​in the fields of cinema and television and applies them in the work environment.
11 It organizes events that bring together individuals working in the field of cinema and television and creates an environment to reflect and discuss their knowledge.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY11 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Araştırma Yöntemleri, Kemal Kurtuluş, Türkmen Kitabevi
  • Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Şener Büyüköztürk, Pegem A Yayıncılık
  • Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Niyazi Karasar, Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık
  • Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür, Walter J. Ong. Metis
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 15 3 45
Ders Dışı
Interview 2 1 2
Presentation (Preparation) 2 1 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 5 50
Homework 2 10 5 50
Quiz 1 10 5 50
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0