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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | POLS104 | English | Compulsory | 2. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Course Coordinator | Arş. Gör. ELMASHAN KÜÇÜKAKBULUT |
| Instructor(s) | Arş. Gör. ELMASHAN KÜÇÜKAKBULUT (Bahar) |
| Goals | This course aims to provide students with fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of research design in political science, enabling them to formulate research questions, construct hypotheses, conduct literature reviews, apply qualitative and quantitative methods, and develop academic research proposals in accordance with ethical standards. |
| Course Content | The course is an introduction to basic concepts and topics covered by methodology, social research methods and techniques. The scope of the course is composed of the philosophical foundations and objectives of social research, as well as the problems encountered in the selection of the research subject and the conduct of the research. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Explain the main research traditions and methodological approaches in political science. (Cognitive – Understand) |
| 2 | Formulate research questions and hypotheses consistent with theoretical frameworks. (Cognitive – Create) |
| 3 | Analyze qualitative and quantitative research designs and compare their strengths and limitations. (Cognitive – Analyze) |
| 4 | Apply appropriate data collection techniques such as interviews, surveys, and case studies. (Cognitive/Psychomotor – Apply) |
| 5 | Design a structured research proposal including literature review, methodology, and ethical considerations. (Cognitive – Create) |
| 6 | Demonstrate sensitivity to research ethics and academic integrity principles. (Affective) |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 0. Week | Qualitative Methods II: Observation & Case Studies | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 1. Week | Introduction: General Evaluation of Course Content & Topics | |
| 2. Week | Types of Research in Political Science | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 3. Week | Research Questions | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Theory and Hypothesis | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Literature Review and Academic Citation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 6. Week | Research Ethics | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 7. Week | Qualitative Methods I: Interviews | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 8. Week | Qualitative Methods II: Observation & Case Studies | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Quantitative Methods I: Surveys | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 10. Week | Quantitative Methods II: Understanding Data | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Mixed Methods | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | Innovative Research Methods in Social Sciences | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Research Through Real Examples | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Writing Research Proposals | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and grasp their details. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of Political Science and Public Administration | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of political science and public administration and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 19 | 1 | 19 | |
| Research | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
| Practice | 13 | 1 | 13 | |
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Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
| Quiz | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 | |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
