This course aims to introduce students with the idea of using empirical research in social sciences. Going through the most significant and useful conceptions initially, the course then stresses upon all different and possible methods to be used. The last part of the course focuses on how to analyze the findings of a research, report them and take all these steps within the ethical standards.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nazlı Çağın Bilgili
Course Assistant(s)
Asst. Bozkurt Toral
Schedule
Thursday, 13:00-14:50; B-402
Office Hour(s)
Meeting with appointment
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecturing
-Discussion
Principle Sources
Johnson, J. B. and H. T. Reynolds. (2012). Political Science Research Methods. Los Angeles: Sage.
Matthews, B. and L. Ross. (2010). Research Methods: A Practical Guide for the Social Sciences. Essex: Pearson.
Berg, B. L. (2001). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences. USA: Pearson.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Lecture
2. Week
The nature and tools of research in social sciences
Lecture
3. Week
Finding an appropriate research question
Lecture
4. Week
Student presentations on their research questions
Presentation
5. Week
Student presentations on their research questions
Presentation
6. Week
Literature Review
Lecture and practice on the computer
7. Week
Finding appropriate sources
Lecture and practice on the computer
8. Week
The significance of preparing an acceptable bibliography
Lecture
9. Week
Midterm week
10. Week
Styles of referencing
Lecture
11. Week
Ways of data collection -1
Lecture
12. Week
Ways of data collection -2
Lecture
13. Week
Analyze and report the findings
Lecture
14. Week
Review
Q&A
15. Week
Final exam
16. Week
Final exam
17. Week
Final exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
3
45
Final Exam
1
55
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To identify and use theoretical and practical knowledge in International Relations.
PO-2
To express ideas and assessments about contemporary debates in International Relations.
PO-3
To acknowledge ethical and scientific responsibilities of data collection, evaluation and publication.
PO-4
To monitor and interpret published studies in International Relations.
PO-5
To use a second language at an intermediate level.
PO-6
To analyze, compare and relate different local, regional and global developments in International Relations.
PO-7
To analyze, compare and relate International Relations with theories and practices of different associate departments and their sub-fields and to offer suggestions by combining these fields.
PO-8
To present substantial knowledge for various public, private and academic career positions.
PO-9
To analyze the emergence and functions of prominent regional and local actors and to make future projections about their actions.
PO-10
To theoretically and practically examine different events and facts in International Relations and Foreign Policy and to interpret their past, present, and future through a scientific perspective.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To identify the need for scientific research in social sciences
LO-2
To express the topic of interest as a valid and interesting research question
LO-3
To identify the research method appropriate to the research question
LO-4
To discuss the findings of the research
LO-5
To identify the basic characteristics of the most frequently used research methods in social sciences
