Political Science and İnternational Relations(English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

POL201

Ders İsmi:

Research Methods

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Laboratory	ECTS
3	0	0	5

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Required

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

RA MUHAMMET ÖZCAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Dr. DAMLA CİHANGİR TETİK
Asst. Prof. Dr. GÖKHAN AK

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to gain knowledge of social sciences in general and methodology specific to the field of political science and international relations in particular.

Course Content:

Science and basic concepts (facts, knowledge, absolute, true, false, universal information, etc.), basic information about the history of science, structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different opinions about these methods, problem, research model, universe and sample, data collection and data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques), data recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To learn the scientific research process and its stages
2) To have knowledge about scientific research methods and techniques
3) Internalizing the concept of ethics in scientific research
4) To have knowledge about academic writing rules
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course, review of readings and obligations.
2)	Science and Research
3)	Dimensions of Research and Theory
4)	Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Distinction
5)	Meaning of the methodology
6)	Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement and Sampling Submission and discussion of the first written assignment.
7)	Experimental, Semi-Experimental Research
8)	Midterm
9)	Screening Research: Survey Method, Focus Groups and Interview
10)	Unresponsive Research and Secondary Analysis, Analysis of Quantitative Data
11)	Field Research
12)	Historical Comparative Research
13)	Submission of the second written assignment.
14)	Qualitative Data Analysis - Guest lecturer participation from another university.
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri: Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar I ve II”, W. Lawrence Neumann, Çev.: Sedef Özge, Ankara, Yayın Odası, 2006. (Ders Kitabı)
References:	Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Bilim Heywood, Andrew. 2013. (Çev.: B.B. Özipek vd.). Siyaset, Adres Yayınları: Ankara Viotti, Paul R. ve Mark V. Kauppi. 2014. (Çev: Ayşe Özbay Erozan). Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dünya Siyaseti, Nobel Yayınevi

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations
2) Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework
3) Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects
4) Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies
5) Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.
6) To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies
7) Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities
8) To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.
9) To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.
10) Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.
11) Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations	3
2)	Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework	4
3)	Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects	5
4)	Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies	5
5)	Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.	3
6)	To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies	5
7)	Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities	3
8)	To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.	3
9)	To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.	4
10)	Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.	3
11)	Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.	3

Assessment & Grading

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