ECTS - Research Methods
Research Methods (IR212) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Research Methods | IR212 | 4. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To understand the major tools and terminology of social research, including the use of computers in research. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Research design, research findings, the use of research techniques, literature review, measurement, sampling, survey, fieldwork, the use of available data, data analysis and presentation. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to the Course: Defining Aims and Objectives | Yok |
| 2 | International Relations Methodology | Martin Hollis and Steve Smith, “Introduction: Two Traditions” in Explaining and Understanding International Relations, (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1990), 1-13 |
| 3 | Dimensions of Research | W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000) Chapter 2: 'Dimensions of Research,' 20-38. |
| 4 | The Meanings of Methodology | W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000) Chapter 4: 'The Meanings of Methodology,' 63-88. |
| 5 | The Ethics and Politics of Social Research | W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000) Chapter 5: 'The Ethics and Politics of Social Research,' 89-120. |
| 6 | Basics of Quantitative Research | W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000) Chapter 6: 'Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs,' 121-155. |
| 7 | Basics of Qualitative Research | W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000) Chapter 6: 'Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs,' 121-155. |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | None |
| 9 | Understanding the Research Process and Selecting a Research Design | David E. McNabb, Research Methods for Political Science: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches, 40-65. |
| 10 | Designing a Research Project: The Literature Review | W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000) Chapter 16: 'Reviewing the Literature and Writing a Report,' 444-480. Gregory M Scott & Stephen M Garrison, The Political Science Student Writer's Manual, 3rd ed. (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2000) Chapter 10: 'Traditional Research Papers and Literature Reviews,' 205-214. |
| 11 | Designing a Research Project: The Writing Process I | Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb & Joseph M Williams, The Craft of Research (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995) Chapter 7: 'Making Good Arguments,' and Chapter 8: 'Claims and Evidence,' 88-106. W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000) Chapter 16:' Reviewing the Literature and Writing a Report,' 444-480. |
| 12 | Designing a Research Project: The Writing Process I | Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb & Joseph M Williams, The Craft of Research (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995) Chapter 7: 'Making Good Arguments,' and Chapter 8: 'Claims and Evidence,' 88-106. W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000) Chapter 16:' Reviewing the Literature and Writing a Report,' 444-480. |
| 13 | Designing a Research Project: The Writing Process II | Gregory M Scott & Stephen M Garrison, The Political Science Student Writer's Manual, 3rd ed. (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2000) Chapter 2: 'Writing Competently,' 49-71. Kate L Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 5th ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1987). |
| 14 | Designing a Research Project: The Writing Process II | Gregory M Scott & Stephen M Garrison, The Political Science Student Writer's Manual, 3rd ed. (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2000) Chapter 2: 'Writing Competently,' 49-71. Kate L Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 5th ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1987). |
| 15 | General Overview | None |
| 16 | Final Exam | None |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 4th ed. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000) |
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| Other Sources | 2. Gregory M Scott & Stephen M Garrison, The Political Science Student Writer's Manual, 3rd ed. (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2000) |
| 3. Kate L Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 5th ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1987). | |
| 4. Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb & Joseph M Williams, The Craft of Research (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995) | |
| 5. Martin Hollis and Steve Smith, “Introduction: Two Traditions” in Explaining and Understanding International Relations, (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1990). |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 25 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| 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 | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 1- Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts and methodology of international relations. | X | ||||
| 3 | 2- Acquiring the skills of analyzing international relations from a theoretical level. | X | ||||
| 4 | 3- Acquiring the ability to make logical interpretations about the recent either global or national political events. | X | ||||
| 5 | 4- Acquiring different perspectives on Turkey’s relationship with the other states. | X | ||||
| 6 | 5- Improving the ability to make logical predictions about the future prospects of Turkey and the world states. | X | ||||
| 7 | 6- Developing relevant academic and applied research skills in political areas. | X | ||||
| 8 | 7- Improving the ability to use the modern software, hardware and/or technological devices. | X | ||||
| 9 | 8- Developing in-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork skills. | X | ||||
| 10 | 9- Acquiring an open-minded behavior through encouraging critical analysis, interpretation, discussions, and/or continuous learning. | X | ||||
| 11 | 10- Adopting work ethic and social responsibility. | X | ||||
| 12 | 11- Developing the skills of communication. | X | ||||
| 13 | 12- Improving the ability to effectively develop arguments in both Turkish and English. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||