Research Methods in Social Sciences(COM309)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM309 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Olivier Koch koches1@yahoo.fr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | introduction to social sciences methodology. This course aims to prepare students for producing their research for thesis. |
| Content | Introduction to social sciences specifics. Training to design questionnaire and interview grid. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Ability to design a research project in the fiel of a specific social science. Ability to master field survey techniques. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Text analysis. |
| References |
Becker (Howard), Perertz (Henri), Les ficelles du métier. La découverte, 2002. De singly (François), Le questionnaire. Armand Collin, 2012. Kaufman (Jean-Claude), L'entretien compréhensif. Armand Collin, 2011. Weber (Florence), Beaud (Stéphane), Guide de l'enquête de terrain. La découverte, 2010. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Social sciences, specifics and methods |
| 3 | Research in social sciences. Case study (1) |
| 4 | Research in social sciences. Case study (2) |
| 5 | Research in social sciences. Case study (3) |
| 6 | Design a research project |
| 7 | Literature searches |
| 8 | Exam |
| 9 | Interview techniques |
| 10 | Questionnaire techniques |
| 11 | Field observations |
| 12 | Tutorial classes |
| 13 | Tutorial classes |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 1 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 2 | 40 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Will have effective written and oral communication skills in Turkish | |||||
| 2 | Will have a thorough knowledge of at least two foreign languages | X | ||||
| 3 | Will be informed about art and culture, human rights, social, professional and ethical values, law and legislation, quality standards, and will be aware of their responsibility on these subjects | X | ||||
| 4 | Will have sufficient knowledge about social sciences, professions and sectors in communication and media, innovative and entrepreneurial practices | |||||
| 5 | Will have the ability to use, in an effective and creative way, the techniques and tools and information technologies necessary for interactive and conventional media, in the context of health and safety in the workplace | X | ||||
| 6 | Will have the ability to develop documentary and fictional content related to their field for interactive and conventional media; also the ability to produce and manage this content in group | X | ||||
| 7 | Will have the theoretical knowledge and ability to carry out and share scientific work on communication environments and processes of interactive and conventional media and on the individual and social outcomes of the latter | |||||
| 8 | Will have the knowledge of analysis and modelling techniques to analyse interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes | X | ||||
| 9 | Will have the ability to question and critically analyse developments and problems concerning interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes, will be aware of the public interest, social responsibility and the environment, will be sensitive to contemporary world’s and Turkey's current problems; will develop a libertarian, democratic, constructive and problem-solving approach | X | ||||
| 10 | They are familiar with the historical development processes of electronic, digital media and film; and the current developments in these fields | X | ||||
| 11 | They learn sociological, cultural and aesthetic approaches in electronic, digital media and film | |||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 57 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 2,28 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 2 | ||