| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods In Communication Sciences | ILT 205 | 3 | 3 + 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Precondition Courses | |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. AYTEKİN İŞMAN |
| Course Lecturers | Prof.Dr. AYTEKİN İŞMAN, Doç.Dr. HAKKI BAĞCI, Doç.Dr. SİMGE ÜNLÜ, Arş.Gör.Dr. MEHMET PELİVAN, |
| Course Assistants | |
| Course Category | Other |
| Course Objective | The purpose of the course is to teach how to conduct research in social sciences. |
| Course Content | The course is going to teach the components of research in social sciences with the examples. |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The learner describes the elements of research in social sciences | Lecture, Question-Answer, Motivations to Show, | Written Exams (Short and Long Answer), |
| 2 | The learner uses the research methods properly. | Lecture, Question-Answer, | Written Exams (Short and Long Answer), |
| 3 | The learner is aware of how to conduct a research. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, | Written Exams (Short and Long Answer), |
| 4 | The learner describes the properties which researchers should have. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, | Written Exams (Short and Long Answer), Oral Exams, |
| 5 | The learner prepares an effective research report. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Discussion, Group Study, Project, | Written Exams (Short and Long Answer), Home Work / Take-home Exam, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the research methods | |
| 2 | Research Stages | |
| 3 | Theoretical framework and hypothesis development | |
| 4 | Sample composing | |
| 5 | Semiotic Analysis | |
| 6 | Rethoric analysis and critisism | |
| 7 | Data collection methods | |
| 8 | Interview and survey | |
| 9 | Question develeopment methods | |
| 10 | Evaluation in research | |
| 11 | Data analysis and interpretation | |
| 12 | Writing investigate report | |
| 13 | Project I | |
| 14 | Project II |
| Resources | |
|---|---|
| Course Notes | Berger, A., A., Media and Communication Research Methods, Sage Publications, US. |
| Course Resources | Babbie, E., Social Research, Thompson Awdsworth, US. Sekaran, U., Research Methods for Business, Southern Illinois University, US. |
| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Students will be able to use their knowledge about communication and social sciences in journalism practices | ||||||
| 2 | Students will be able to identify and suggest solutions to the problems professionals in media and communication sectors usually face as well as specific problems in journalism. | ||||||
| 3 | Students will be able to identify, report and write different kinds of news. | ||||||
| 4 | Students will be able to engage with their profession with ethical approach and report news considering the principles of responsible journalism | ||||||
| 5 | Students will be able to communicate with others written and verbally by using a foreign language (English) and observe issues regarding journalism from a diverse, multiple, and international perspective | ||||||
| 6 | Students will be able to be open-minded and learn about new concepts and trends in media and new movements and technological developments in journalism | ||||||
| 7 | Students will be able to learn theoretical ad methodological knowledge about how to write research paper and projects | ||||||
| 8 | Students will be able to realize the monopoly in media and understand the changes media industry goes through due to globalization | ||||||
| 9 | Students will be able to employ new technologies and applications in photography when they report and write news. | ||||||
| 10 | Students will be able to define and criticize the dynamics of media industry. | ||||||
| 11 | Students will be able to learn about different areas of expertise in journalism | ||||||
| 12 | Students will be able to define journalism as a profession in terms of political, economical, historical, cultural, and sociological dimensions. | ||||||
| 14 | Students will be able to define and analyze communication theories. | ||||||
| 15 | Students will be able to report and write the news by using perfect Turkish grammar. | ||||||
| # | Contribution of Course Learning Outcomes to Program Outcomes | PÇ 1 | PÇ 2 | PÇ 3 | PÇ 4 | PÇ 5 | PÇ 6 | PÇ 7 | PÇ 8 | PÇ 9 | PÇ 10 | PÇ 11 | PÇ 12 | PÇ 14 | PÇ 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The learner describes the elements of research in social sciences | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | The learner uses the research methods properly. | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | The learner is aware of how to conduct a research. | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | The learner describes the properties which researchers should have. | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | The learner prepares an effective research report. |
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 40 |
| 1. Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Assignment | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Project / Design | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 136 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 5.44 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 4 | ||